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  1. 26-12-2014, 10:32 PM #1
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    Default Autosock snow socks for ZT / RX8 / E46 M3 18" wheels

    Anyone want a set of Autosock snow socks for their ZT? I no longer have my ZT but this weather has reminded me I need to get some for my new car and that I still have my old set in the garage.

    http://www.autosock.co.uk

    Mine are 5 years old but unused. Bought them for an RX8 and kept them when I got the ZT as same tyre size.

    They're around £60 new, I'd be happy with £30 for mine.

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  2. 26-12-2014, 10:53 PM #2
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    I'll have them Stephen. I'll send you a PM.

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    Manufactured on Tuesday 27th April 2004 @ 12.17.47.
    Commission Number: 24468.
    Brochure Model: M3 Tourer 4.6 V8 260PS.
    Specification Code: L01B.
    CICode: D1511.
    Trim Level: TL8.9 (M3).
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    Some results I have seen:
    ZTT400 SHM Pearl Black #519 "Super Brick"
    ZTT260 Starlight Silver #428
    ZS180 x 3: 2 x Trophy Blue Hatchbacks, 1 x Le Mans Green 4 door. (Loads of ZS bits For Sale)
    ZR160 3 door XPG, Road Racer, "Rabbit" FOR SALE
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    PM sent Stephen.

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    Nicholas John Peter Tinker - # 484

    Manufactured on Tuesday 27th April 2004 @ 12.17.47.
    Commission Number: 24468.
    Brochure Model: M3 Tourer 4.6 V8 260PS.
    Specification Code: L01B.
    CICode: D1511.
    Trim Level: TL8.9 (M3).
    65th ZT-T 260SE to be made out of 115.
    11th ZT-T 260 SE in Pearl Black (PBT) out of 23 produced.
    Manufactured in the UK by MG Rover Group Ltd.
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    Cheers Nich - sold! PM sent.

    Interesting graph Andy. Mine are the "good" ones I think.
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    Here's a link to a test Which did http://www.which.co.uk/cars/driving/...cks-explained/

    As snow socks are fitted to the driven wheels, it's a bit of a problem with RWD. You get the traction but not the steering/braking control.

    I think they're a reasonable option for FWD cars but feel safer with winter tyres on all 4 wheels.
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    I bought mine soon after getting my RX8 (rwd). Literally the day after getting the car I got stuck in the Yorkshire Dales for several hours, so I bought the socks as a "get you home" option. They take up no space in the boot.

    Typically there was no more snow that winter and the following winter I had Vredestein winter tyres on which were superb. Night and day compared to summer tyres. Those tyres lasted long enough to do a winter of the ZT too.
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    I have used snowchains on many occasions in the past and would normally go for either chains or winter tyres but as an emergency option I think these will be OK. Not planning on a trip to snowy climes but given the unpredictable nature of the weather over the last few years these will just add a bit of reassurance as a 'get you home' option.

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    Nicholas John Peter Tinker - # 484

    Manufactured on Tuesday 27th April 2004 @ 12.17.47.
    Commission Number: 24468.
    Brochure Model: M3 Tourer 4.6 V8 260PS.
    Specification Code: L01B.
    CICode: D1511.
    Trim Level: TL8.9 (M3).
    65th ZT-T 260SE to be made out of 115.
    11th ZT-T 260 SE in Pearl Black (PBT) out of 23 produced.
    Manufactured in the UK by MG Rover Group Ltd.
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  9. 27-12-2014, 07:12 PM #9
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    Interesting test on Snow Chains v Snow tires (on compact snow with a 4x4)
    http://4x4abc.com/ML320/ml_chainss.html
    ZTT400 SHM Pearl Black #519 "Super Brick"
    ZTT260 Starlight Silver #428
    ZS180 x 3: 2 x Trophy Blue Hatchbacks, 1 x Le Mans Green 4 door. (Loads of ZS bits For Sale)
    ZR160 3 door XPG, Road Racer, "Rabbit" FOR SALE
    Triumph Bikes x 2. 1999 Speed Triple, 2011 Street Triple
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  10. 28-12-2014, 04:14 PM #10
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    While you're at it get a set of these (or similar) for the icy pavements etc.)


    http://www.snowchains.com/snow-shoe-...kes-large?ts=0
    ZTT400 SHM Pearl Black #519 "Super Brick"
    ZTT260 Starlight Silver #428
    ZS180 x 3: 2 x Trophy Blue Hatchbacks, 1 x Le Mans Green 4 door. (Loads of ZS bits For Sale)
    ZR160 3 door XPG, Road Racer, "Rabbit" FOR SALE
    Triumph Bikes x 2. 1999 Speed Triple, 2011 Street Triple
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