Snow chains for D4

**Garfield** · 2nd July 2018, 05:26 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking of heading up to Mt Hotham next week for a few days and they tell me I must at least carry snow chains up the mountain with me.

Any recommendation for best snow chains considering the D4 has BFG KO2 265/60 r 18 tyres in good condition. Don't really want to spend too much as will probably get little actual use ( float around in the back cargo area ) but will cover say the hire cost of 5 or so days of chain hire.

Any suggestions or recommendations appreciated. Thanks

Tombie · 2nd July 2018, 05:30 PM

Be careful - oversized tyres and chains can often equal panel damage...

**Garfield** · 2nd July 2018, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Tombie

Be careful - oversized tyres and chains can often equal panel damage...

Agree Tombie but unfortunately it is the law to at least carry snow chains within an Alpine Resort district in Victoria - not choice.

**Mike57** · 2nd July 2018, 07:53 PM

The 265/60 are only a half inch diameter larger and if you have chains fitted you will be driving and less that 50 kph so you can drive in offroad height if they are at all close. i don't have an answer for you but I am in Melbourne and have the same size tyres and I will bet sooner or later I will want the answer to this same question.

**Celtoid** · 3rd July 2018, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mike57

The 265/60 are only a half inch diameter larger and if you have chains fitted you will be driving and less that 50 kph so you can drive in offroad height if they are at all close. i don't have an answer for you but I am in Melbourne and have the same size tyres and I will bet sooner or later I will want the answer to this same question.

I'd love to drive in the snow but I'm guessing with the 285/60/18s there would be sparks and plastic everywhere …

**IndusD4** · 4th July 2018, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by Garfield

Agree Tombie but unfortunately it is the law to at least carry snow chains within an Alpine Resort district in Victoria - not choice.

If it is law just to carry a set, borrow some to "carry" in the back. Who cares if they don't fit, if you don't plan on using them?

Ron

**weeds** · 4th July 2018, 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by IndusD4

If it is law just to carry a set, borrow some to "carry" in the back. Who cares if they don't fit, if you don't plan on using them?

Ron

Problem is, well from memory you don’t get to choose when to fit them......might mean you have to turn around and head home.

**Guppy** · 4th July 2018, 10:35 AM

Garfield,

I have these for sale which im sure will fit as I bought them for tyres at the time - they havent left the bag

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/temp...ty-/1167072079

PM me if you are interested or contact through ad

Gup

**Nicky** · 4th July 2018, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Guppy

Garfield,

I have these for sale which im sure will fit as I bought them for tyres at the time - they havent left the bag

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/temp...ty-/1167072079

PM me if you are interested or contact through ad

Gup

Size? have you tried them on 19" tyres?

**Guppy** · 4th July 2018, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Nicky

Size? have you tried them on 19" tyres?

According to the Konig web site - the following wheel/tyre sizes are suited, however I did have them on my 265/60 18 (only a size check - never used them)

Konig Rallye - Konig

7.00-16 7.50-15 8-17.5 9.0/75-16 9-15 215/75-17.5 225/65-18 235/55-19 235/70-17 235/80-16 245/60-18 245/65-17 245/70-16 255/65-16 265/70-15

Gup

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