Hi,
not sure if thi has been asked before... I am considering getting a set of snow chains and as I'm awat from home cannot recall what size I would need. Can anyone help me with the tyre size of a standard 2008 XS?
I'm off to the Alps soon and think it may be worth getting some chains 'just in case'... Last time I was out there I was in a SIII with studded tyres - nothing used to stop that!

Cheers
NSM

I think Spikes Spiders are the only recommended snow traction aid for the FL2. Check the LR website as they have them on there (badged as LR probably). Also think they are only recommended for the front wheels.
http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/freelander-2/accessories/ and they are under wheel accessories.

With 215/75 R16 you are able to use standard snow chains.

With 235/65 R17 or bigger wheels you have to use the Spikes Spiders or similar systems.
Because there is not enough space between the back of the tires and the suspension strut.

Regards,
Fighting Tux

there is a thread on here regarding the use of standard snow chains, as i remember thanking the chap for posing it

I'll see if i can find it  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

found it, though its regarding 19" wheels, which i presume will have less clearence than the 17/18's

http://www.freel2.com/forum/post71723.html#71723

edit: to add this too, the Jeko Snow BELTS, look cool too

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic2942.html


Wouldn't mind knowing if anybody has used them and to what effect  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I don't know about 18" or 19" wheels.
But I use 17" wheels and the space between the sidewall of the tire and the suspension strut is really small.
For me, it's not possible to put a finger in between.
I'm sure, most type of snow chains would hit the suspension strut. (If it is possible to mount them, at all)
I would only recommend snow chain systems that do not have anything on the backside of the tire, to hold them in place.

Regards,
Fighting Tux

/edit:
In Austria the original Land Rover Spikes Spider are very expensive. (650,- EUR) Don't know about that in GB.
Buying over Internet you can find the Spikes Spider Alpine Pro for 400,- EUR or less, witch are better in deep Snow then the Land Rover ones. (the Land Rover ones are Spikes Spider Sport)

Just ordered my Jeko ones direct from Italy.6to8 days delivery.
All UK stockists + UK E-BAY yesterday were out of stock awaiting delivery.
Just hope that they are easier to fit than Chains.
Apparently the new Jeko ones have Steel on the tread part instead of Plastic so they should have a longer life span.
Need them now though as I need to go to my daughters in the Peak District (Buxton)and they are snow bound according to the national TV news. Offset your Carbon emissions by boycotting Baked Beans and all Green Vegitables.

Mine were delivered today-composite construction, easy to fit and will fit between tyre and strut-just hope I never have to use them bought them for reassurance not frolicking like you lot

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Michelin-Easy-Grip...B0046S6240

We have Snow you have Sand, same difference, just dont get driving down on the Shore to St Annes with the Tide coming in  Offset your Carbon emissions by boycotting Baked Beans and all Green Vegitables.

The snow has got soo deep here in Allerthorpe I have just mounted my Spike Spider (Land rover) snow chains. They take about 20mins to initially mount the holding bracket, but after that it only takes about a minute per wheel (just the front wheels) to put on the actual chains. Took it for a test drive and considering the car is fantastic on its own, with the chains it is just outstanding Great design that doesn't touch the alloy's in any way and can actually give some decent grip on ice. Just be careful as you can stop better than the cars behind, I leave plenty of room between me and the car ahead and so can just move forward if those behind slide towards me.

What sort of speed can you drive with spikes on? Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

The instructions do not give a speed but the web site info gives a maximum of 30mph/46kmph with all spike spiders.

wizking wrote:

The instructions do not give a speed but the web site info gives a maximum of 30mph/46kmph with all spike spiders.

As the old TV advert used to say "wish I could afford Spike Spiders Malcom"
I have been thinking of trying a home made device, just a lenght of Polypropelyne Rope threaded through each wheel cut-out and round the tyre to the next hole, tying on the outside to avoid the Caliper. Offset your Carbon emissions by boycotting Baked Beans and all Green Vegitables.

i was very very lucky and managed to get them off ebay and was the only bidder. Came from a guy in gersey and had never been unwrapped in 3 years.

Cheers guys, some really good feedback there. As I'm currently a long way from land - yet alone my Freelander, could someone tell me what wheels/tyres I am most likely to have on a bog standard 2008 XS (original factory fit).

Cheers