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[tigers_gonads]

If your after snow chains, keep a eye open on the Lidl website when it gets a little closer to winter 

[cem_devecioglu]

ok .. here  is my opinion as it usually snows here..
 
tire chains will get you out of trouble if you can put them properly on a freezing cold ..
 
and there are chances that you may be caught when you are not ready for example , morning frost on a windy road or bridge..
 
I use them from october to march regardless of snow.. when the temperatures are below 15 celcius , you can use them without problems..
 
 
and when temperatures drop below 7 celcius summer tire compounds harden where the snow tires become the best..
 
their tooth and compound are designed for it.. also I discovered that they are better/safe in the rainy cold days.. 
 
I bought another set of wheels for them and they are ready for cold months so no hassle to change them..of course its costly then chains
 
but chains imo damage the front drive train if the road is not covered with snow.. and you need to change them back and forth
 
and for brand : bests are goodyear UG8 and conti ts 830 .. even kumho kw19 are incomparable on snow/ice to most expensive summer tires..

[Drewomega]

Have you thought about snow socks. I have no experience of them, but I've seen them in use & I was impressed

I have snow chains and snow socks! The chains are a barsteward to fit because of the limited space between the wheel and the wheel arch. I personally prefer the snow socks as they are easy to fit. Of course using any of these products you have to take off when reaching bare tarmac. The snow in Aviemore a couple of years ago was 2-3 feet deep and I don't live on or near a main road. Both products got me out after digging around the car to fit them. 

[cem_devecioglu]

Have you thought about snow socks. I have no experience of them, but I've seen them in use & I was impressed

I have snow chains and snow socks! The chains are a barsteward to fit because of the limited space between the wheel and the wheel arch. I personally prefer the snow socks as they are easy to fit. Of course using any of these products you have to take off when reaching bare tarmac. The snow in Aviemore a couple of years ago was 2-3 feet deep and I don't live on or near a main road. Both products got me out after digging around the car to fit them. 

yes..
 
in either case its tedious and tiresome to change them.. winter tires is the final solution imo..

[cube]

I've got a set of snow tyres fitted on steel wheels in my shed, so as soon winter comes I'll be swapping them around 
Never tried snow chains or snow socks so couldn't say if any good or not 
Doesn't take half an hour to swap them so I'm happy

 

[aaronjb]

I've got a set of snow tyres fitted on steel wheels in my shed, so as soon winter comes I'll be swapping them around 

Ditto and they are incredibly fun to drive on in the cold, damp & wet too.. heck even in the dry, 195/65 tyres are so communicative and fun.

Not sure that's their intended purpose, but.. I didn't bother taking them off till March, I enjoyed them that much