Comercial Jope
Snow Chains
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Can the snow chains be placed on every vehicle?
- Can I assemble the chains in a vehicle with ABS?
- On which wheels do I have to place the chains?
- On which wheels do I have to place the chains on a 4x4?
- Can the chains damage the stability systems of my vehicle?
- Can I use the chains with low profile wheels?
- Are the same chains of use to me if I change the tyres?
- How can I know the engraving of the chains that I need?
- How is the measure of the tyre to consult the engraving of the chain to be obtained?
- How do I have to maintain my chains so that they last longer?
- When is it necessary to change the chains?
- What happens if I do not assemble the chains properly on my vehicle?
- Can I use the chains on another circles besides snow?
- What do I do if I cannot find the cross of my tyre and the engraving of the chain?
- Can I use the chains at other countries?
- What can I do if the chains break during my driving?
- How do I know the engraving of the chains if I lose the box?
- What can I do with the chain of knob left?
- What can I do if the chain is left idled?
Chains can be placed in every vehicle except from those on which the manufacturer prohibits it. That’s whay it is convenient to have a look at the manual of the vehicle.
Yes, you can. The running of is neither affected nor suffers any deterioration for using snow chains.
Always on propelling wheels. Usually on the front ones, unless the vehicles have a back traction.
It would be orthodox to place chains on the four wheels, however if we only had a set, these shall be always placed on the front axle since the have the most traction apart from dealing with the change of direction, that’s why it will be always more convenient to have it the more adhesive as possible.
No, they can’t. The chains are designed to be adapted to tyres without producing any damage. Nevertheless, since they are alien to the vehicle itself, they can distort the data received by the electronic stability and traction systems. Consult the manual of your vehicle, specially the point which refers to the placement of the wheels.
At first if although the vehicles with low profile tyres have little room and sometimes it is complicated to introduce both hands and chains, it is recommended that the vehicle should be tested. A valid alternative to metallic chains for this kind of problem is textile chains.
If the volume of the new wheels is similar to the previous ones’ you will have no problem. To make yourself sure, consult the new measures on our browser to confirm whether the engraving you have is apt or not.
To know the engraving of the chain you need, you will have first to obtain the measure of the tyre, with which you will be able to consult our browser or on any distributor centre.
Consult our section of instructions for assembly.
To achieve a good keeping, wash the chains with hot water after being used and leave them drying before keeping them again in their container.
We will change the chains when the turning links will be too eroded so that we will keep them from breaking and damaging the vehicle.
A bad assembly of chains can cause damage on the tires and the bodywork of your vehicle. That’s why it is very important to check whether the chains have been placed properly or not and stop in case strange noises may be observed.
The snow chains are security elements which can help us get us out of trouble if our vehicle has problems on other elements such as clay and sand. Nevertheless, this use increases the possibility of breaking of the chains.
Send us an e-mail and we will try to solve your problem out.
Some countries forbid the use of snow chains and others don’t have specific regulation. It is recommended that you should be informed as far as the legislation of the country in force before travelling.
Firstly you have to stop your vehicle and observe whether any damage has been produced. Then check the chain to see if they can be repaired in the same place with the spare bag included in the briefcase so that you can continue with your journey.
All our metallic chains have the engraving engraved on the red hook used to closet he front chain.
Textile chains have a small label with the engraving sewed inside
It may happen that in spite of the chains being well assembled, the chain of knob are of no use to us (this is because the same engraving is good to several measures of tyre). The solution is very simple and consists of crossing the red rubber behind the lateral chain (together with the tire) as a new tension point.
Our chains are good to several measures of tyre that’s why it may happen that in spite of having assembled them correctly they are left idled. We loosen the chain and bring it close to us. We hook the coloured piece (when the mark of the engraving is engraved) to some link previous to the lateral link of the lateral chain, so that the room is reduced (diameter of the front chain). Then we tense the chain the same way we have previously done.
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