Autosocks Group Buy ( Possible Interest )

[TeeDee]

Hi ,
Definitely one pair , maybe two ( upgrading car within the next 18 months so will check wheel sizes ) and maybe another when my Bro gets back to me .
Cheers , Trev .
PS We came too close to not making it home for the family celebrations that they are one of the things on my need to buy list .

My thoughts on them are that they are a useful Car prep to have tucked away in the Boot ( far smaller than Chains ) easy to put on and do they job, anything that can either stop you losing control of your car and causing and recieving exspensive damage is a good thing , and to allow one to get around for important task during the snow and ice.

Although we may suffer Snow and Ice on rare occasions in the UK , when we do suffer them we are mostly poorley prepared for it. Better to get a set now then attempt to locate a set on the day of the Blizzard.

 

[Shewie]

I mentioned snow shovels earlier and came across these tonight if anyone's interested ...

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4.php?query=21287&popup=TRUE&emulate=accgen

I've been meaning to pick one up for ages but the only ones I ever saw were in the ski section of outdoor shops. Same sort of thing but nearer £70 a pop. Does anyone have one similar, are they useful ?


sorry

 

[TeeDee]

Shewie , those Snow shovels , I'm sure I saw them as a point of sale item at either Homebase or B&Q in the last couple of weeks.

HTH.


< here you go big-boy >

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...OVEL&fh_eds=ß&fh_refview=search&isSearch=true


To be honest i did pick one up and have a quick play whilst waiting to be served , thoughts were that they were a good idea , nice to telescope away and chuck in the boot but ultimately a little flimsy and 'knocked out' for cost , for £10.00 I wouldn't expect much less and far better than nothing but I 'd like to see someone like FYGT get one and redesign it with more durable materials.

 

[Man of Tanith]

i could be interested in several sets price depending

 

[atross]

i would be interested in 2 sets

 

[Pandabean]

I may be interested in a set or 2. Getting a new car soon so the tyre size may change. I will keep an eye on this thread.

 

[Rigel]

Hey there,

I would be interested in two sets

Greg

 

[ParaWill]

We were issued these for our ambulances and response cars over the bad weather last year. Have to say the one time I used them on an ambulance they worked perfectly!

 

[rancid badger]

Well I'm sitting with my thumb up my .....................on my shoulder, so thought I'd pop a list together. I've only put numbers on those who sound definite, please feel free to update.


Teedee
shewie
nunzionuk
dangerous dan x2
geordie9
woof
v-ness
bardster
mike-e x2
spikey-da-pikey x2
Tony
paullyfuzz
stingray
spoony
trunks
ben trout x2
trev
man of tanith
atross
pandabean
rigel x2

cheers

R.B.

ps: just to support parawill, these things really are superb, within their limits. They are an excellent alternative to chains but no substitute for snow tyres imho and I've plenty of experience of driving with snow tyres, as every car I've owned (except the current one!) had a spare pair of rims with M&S tyres fitted.

My next car, will, once again have a set of snow tyres waiting but I'll also be investing in the socks too, as they are amazing on sheet ice, not just snow.

 

[TeeDee]

Thanks R.B , Appreciated. Hope you mend sooner than later.

 

[Steve13]

I would be interested in a set of these as well please

 

[Teepee]

Teedee
shewie
nunzionuk
dangerous dan x2
geordie9
woof
v-ness
bardster
mike-e x2
spikey-da-pikey x2
Tony
paullyfuzz
stingray
spoony
trunks
ben trout x2
trev
man of tanith
atross
pandabean
rigel x2
Teepee

 

[jamesc76]

Teedee
shewie
nunzionuk
dangerous dan x2
geordie9
woof
v-ness
bardster
mike-e x2
spikey-da-pikey x2
Tony
paullyfuzz
stingray
spoony
trunks
ben trout x2
trev
man of tanith
atross
pandabean
rigel x2
Teepee
Jamesc76

 

[Darkside]

Teedee
shewie
nunzionuk
dangerous dan x2
geordie9
woof
v-ness
bardster
mike-e x2
spikey-da-pikey x2
Tony
paullyfuzz
stingray
spoony
trunks
ben trout x2
trev
man of tanith
atross
pandabean
rigel x2
Teepee
Jamesc76
Darkside (poss 2)

 

[Steve13]

Teedee
shewie
nunzionuk
dangerous dan x2
geordie9
woof
v-ness
bardster
mike-e x2
spikey-da-pikey x2
Tony
paullyfuzz
stingray
spoony
trunks
ben trout x2
trev
man of tanith
atross
pandabean
rigel x2
Teepee
Jamesc76
Darkside (poss 2)
Steve 48

 

[rancid badger]

I think it might be time to start sorting which sizes people want? then you can approach a supplier.

regards

Steve

 

[TeeDee]

Bump for any latecomers. I have started contacting suppliers.

 

[Nagual]

Certainly could be interested, usual thingys accepted of course.. lol 2 sets would perhaps be needed..

 

[Pandabean]

Hi TeeDee. Unfortunately I didnt get a new car so will be looking into March/April for one so I am going to have to pull out for now unless it is delayed until then.
Good luck with the GB and thanks for organising it.

 

[TeeDee]

Quick Bump -Have had a fruitful chat with a supplier with regards to being in a position to offer discount to all forum members via an purchase code via the website.

Will keep you posted. But may be wise to have a look to see what Autosocks Code relate to your Tyre size.