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Laughing i think we all went sideways one time or other.. Thumbs Up

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I guess the Snow Traction System is slimmer and so will fit on the front - I tried chains on 20's & there is not enough space - I think it was a shock absorber & the tyre.

I would go front every time if you onlyy have 1 set and they will fit - But I don't understand why you wouldn't put them on all 4 though !

I've carried chains for many years & never needed them - but I do run Vred's in the winter Very Happy I take the RR to the ski slopes every year and it's compulsory to carry a set so that's what I do.

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I managed ok Stan! Maybe something to do with the new Cooper Zeon's i had fitted the week before Salisbury... Awesome on and off road... Must see how they cope with snow next! Whistle


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afaik craig , tonka toys dont go sideways.. Mr. Green

i'm gonna make an effort to come and see your place when i'm next passing, cos i'm annoyed with myself for not getting to the plain before 9.30 to see your 'toy'..

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Rolling with laughter Tonka Toy!! Rolling with laughter 2012 5.0L S/C
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Please do pal... A stones throw from Slimbridge Wetlands we are...

Tonka toys... Wow havent heard that name in donkeys years... Used to own a big yellow dumper truck if memory serves me correctly...

And thank you Steve, thats enough of that rolling around laughing! Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry Laughing


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Sorry about the Rolling with laughter about the Tonka Toy Craig. I was just jealous of your Coopers! Thumbs Up My Pirelli Scorpions are looking decidedly beaten up. 2012 5.0L S/C
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rwilson wrote:
Thanks to csk's post the LR traction system is fitted to the fronts so that's way I' ll go.

Trust your instincts!!


Glad I've been useful to someone on this site!

Could you report back after your experience with the snow traction system in ice and snow?
I would be interested to know.

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sure will CSK if we get a chance to use them. I have wintrac's as well so that set up is guaranteed to ensure the mildest alpine weather!!!!!

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Hello there RWilson! I hope you are well! I would be interested to hear your experience with the snow traction system. Did the back actually come round on a steep icy descent with the snow traction system fitted to the front wheels only, do you think the system is worthwhile? Thanks for your feedback!

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Found out that our Hill decent control works going down a hill backwards on snow in our D3 ! I presume a FFRR does as well?

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Works in forward and reverse on all vehicles fitted with it IIRC.

The reverse is mainly for if your ascending and stall that it will allow much easier descent. though on LR Experience they teach you to select Low Range, Reverse, start the engine and just take your feet off all the pedals anyway as it would have to be at the limit or over and a hefty amount of kg's to cause it to pick up speed in Low Range Smile FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
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CSK

Tried out the snow traction system but testing it only. It was very good, but even in deep snow in the Alps 3 weeks ago, I had no real need to use it, the Wintracs were brilliant.

I would however use it on unploughed roads, it is very reassuring to have them in the boot to be deployed at 2am which seems to be our standard arrival time at the base of the mountains!!!

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Thanks for your feedback! Wintracs and the LR Snow Traction System in the boot just in case seems to be the solution for trips to the Alps.

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