socks

Ok, maybe not chains. But am thinking of those snow sock type things, as a get home from work if it is not too far option. Any recommendations...even if its 'they are a waste of time'. Thanks.

I was thinking of getting some snow socks for my CLK as I only travel 9 miles too and from work and maybe good to have for emergency use only in the snow if we get any. Anyone tried these and if so which are the best? they are so cheap on ebay and is something good to keep in the boot.

All, My '62 C350 goes back next week, so I have the following available... Thule roof bars (wing bar edge 959X + fixing kit) (£220 new) Thule bike carrier (proride 591) (£70 new) CKS Performance grill (£110 new) Plastic boot liner (£30 new) Multi grip Snow socks XXL (unused -...

3 pairs will fit most B and C Class models plus some others probably. One set used a couple of times the other 2 still in bags. Think they're about £70 a pair new. Photo shows size range.

Be prepared for the bad weather with a pair of new Snow Socks. They are part number 685 which fit a range of tyre sizes that can be checked on the manufacturers website. AutoSock snow socks for Cars | Car tyre snow socks Price £30 + £4.99 for recorded postage. Collection welcome...

Which ones would be recommended for a w230 SL 500?

A quick query... I need some snow chains for the car I'm driving down to Italy, and as always, the chains I have don't fit (any of them). Before I order some chains, I was considering snow socks... I've never tried them tbh, but everyone raves about them so I'm tempted. The only...

I am considering a jaunt to Switzerland in late October with Mrs D. I don't ski and am not considering extended driving on snow and ice. I currently have "ordinary tires" fitted to the c230k and don't really want to shell out for another set of wheels and tires for what is essentially a 6...

Anyone used snow socks? If yes, any views?

So I have decided that I am not prepared to pay several hundred pounds for winter tyres and wheels this year on the grounds that if the weather is really that bad that normal tyres won't get me there then I will just stay and work from home (because I can). Of course if I can lay my hands on a...

Snow Socks Alternative to Snow Chains :: Active Outdoors :: Youth Outdoor Activities BBC News - South Central Ambulance Service gets 'snow socks'

Well first real snowy winter weather round North Yorkshire and,as usual, my C Class gets stuck! Anyway,this year I bought a pair of snow socks put 'em on the rear wheels and hey presto traction and off I went no problems.They are a must if you have rear wheel drive , auto and live in the...

Perfectly nice '05 plate W209 cab. that parks in my village: What was the owner thinking when he got it re-badged as a CLK55 AMG? :rolleyes: RAC vehicle check shows it's actually a CLK 200 Avantgarde :p (Yes it's still wearing the Avantgarde badges behind the front wheels :D)