Snow Chains and Winter Tyres for your Winter Holidays in Solden
Reaching Solden safe and quick – a little information for the road
Two things worth knowing regarding your journey to your winter holidays in Solden: winter tyres and snow chains are an absolute must if you arrive by car in Solden.
The winter sports centre of Solden lures skiers from around the globe with the most snow-sure slopes in the entire alpine regions. The pistes with gorgeous powder snow are your guarantee for un-rivalled skiing fun. And to pass the partly snow covered streets in Solden it is obligatory to have winter tyres on your car and snow chains with you. Check the grip of your winter tyres before you embark on the journey to Solden, only winter tyres which still have sufficient grip will ensure a safe ride.
Winter holidays in Solden, Austria: bring snow chains
The Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club: ÖAMTC knows exactly what to consider when it comes to snow chains. The following article by the ÖAMTC will inform you in detail about the topic of snow chains – from putting them on to using them on ice.
Conditions for putting on snow chains
The weather conditions have a great influence on the actual time it takes to put snow chains on and the grading of the different snow chain systems (except Quick Systems). All systems are harder to put on in snow and ice than on dry streets and in mild climatic conditions.
Snow chains should therefore be put on at least once before you embark on your journey, even though this might seem extra careful. If snow chains are put on for the first time when they become essential, the danger of putting them on incorrectly and possible damage to the chains and car are more likely.
Corrosion
Tests have shown that almost all snow chains that have been used on wet and salty streets and then put back into their packaging without cleaning them were completely corroded after a couple of months and therefore could not be reused.
Your snow chains must be cleaned properly with clear water and put back into their packaging completely dry to keep them un-corroded.
Snow chains on ice
Braking with snow chains on ice does not provide convincing results – often having worse results than with plain winter tyres.
A snow chain is never a replacement for a winter tyre. Do not use snow chains for any other purpose than driving on snow covered roads.
Loose snow chains
Tests have shown that snow chains that have been put on too loosely will hardly impact on the driving conditions. If snow chains are too loose, parts of the chain will hit the vehicle and potentially cause damage to brakes, ABS sensors and wheel suspension.
When putting snow chains (including when using Quick Systems) always control the actual fit and tension of the snow chains!
Important!
Snow chains are no replacement for winter tyres.
If you do have any more questions regarding winter tyres, snow chains or your journey to your winter holidays in Solden, please contact the hotel team by means of the no obligation online enquiry or call the Edelweiss team on 0043/(0)/5254 2298.
