Thread: Snow chains for mud tyres...what type of chains to get does anyone know?

Who knows anything about snow chains? I have a D1 with ABS, 245/75/16 mud tyres but I still need chains for the really snowy days.

I had a set of Konig Magic 255 chains, I believe they are self tensioning and 15mm clearance (is this a measure of the steel thickness also?).

I need to replace them. Do I just replace with same (very expensive) or find second hand ones which are same size but slightly different? I've found a good set of Thule self tensioning but they say they are 12mm clearance...does this mean they're a thinner chain? Also a full of pair of Konig Ralley chains at right size which are also good for off roading but a more traditional fitting which would be more fiddly, but definitely a more durable chain.

What do people think?

And do I mount on front or rear when I do use them?? I seem to remember the guy at Rays Ski Shop saying to mount to front but not sure if this would affect ABS??

12mm v 15mm is the overall link size and tells you how much clearance you need before metal mangles panel. or chassis, or brake line, or what ever else is in the way.

12mm will be more than enough for most applications in snow but if you're using them to help out in mud larger and looser chains will grip more nicely.