Snow Sock
AutoSock: textile wheel covers
With winter on its way and the memory of last year's snow, Vauxhall is introducing an exciting and innovative product from AutoSock to help keep our customers' vehicles moving. Snow Socks are light, easy to fit and generally less expensive than the traditional snow chains. Snow socks are approved and used in many countries where chains or snow tyres are not mandated but where sudden downfalls of snow can occur.
AutoSock were launched in Norway in 2002 after a long period of testing, evaluation and improvement. The technology was developed by scientists working with the Norwegian Ski team to reduce friction. A by-product was a material that had a strong friction coefficient.
What are they?
AutoSock are textile 'socks' which you slip over the driving wheels on cars or light commercials. There's only one possible way to fit them, so no practice is needed. AutoSock are reusable time and again and take up minimal space in the car.
When should you use them?
AutoSock provide an ideal "Get me Home" or "Get me to that meeting" solution. They work well in wet snow conditions and are therefore particularly appropriate for the UK where snowfall is sporadic and few people use winter tyres. Even 4 x 4s usually have wide tyres which are wholly unsuited to winter driving. AutoSock have been shown by the TÜV (German Quality Mark) to be more effective than winter tyres, with the further benefit that you only fit them when you need them.
How do they work?
Snow and ice sticks to fabric, which is why many people still put woolly socks over their shoes when walking on ice or snow. AutoSock's specially developed textile "wicks away" any water that's found between the ground and the tyre, (generated e.g. by the warmth of the sun, or wheel spin), improving the dry friction grip. The textile also has an unusual weave which maximises the friction contact with the ground.
How well do they work?
When you've had the opportunity to test them for real you'll soon realise why. Most people are not only surprised but astonished at the difference they make to general traction, cornering, and braking. They can even be washed in the washing machine!
Press Comments
Auto Express
"An ingenious way to keep on the move in extreme conditions"
Nat Barnes, Motoring Editor, Daily and Sunday Express
"This cheap alternative to snow chains or to winter tyres is staggeringly easy to fit. I used them while driving in the French Alps and can confirm they are absolutely superb."
Customer Benefits
• Cost effective
• Simple to fit
• Lightweight
• Machine washable
• Reusable
Product Restrictions and Care
1. 30mph is a maximum speed to use Snow Socks at - not a recommended speed.
2. The socks are not to be used instead of a snow chain when chains are more appropriate, or where legally required.
3. The socks should only be used when on snow, once the car is on a gritted tarmac road, the socks should be removed and stored in the car.
4. Braking should be applied gently, if braking occurs sharply the material can wear through and the effectiveness compromised.
5. These are a consumable product not a lifetime product; they will wear down with use but with care can be used over a number of years.
AutoSock were launched in Norway in 2002 after a long period of testing, evaluation and improvement. The technology was developed by scientists working with the Norwegian Ski team to reduce friction. A by-product was a material that had a strong friction coefficient.
What are they?
AutoSock are textile 'socks' which you slip over the driving wheels on cars or light commercials. There's only one possible way to fit them, so no practice is needed. AutoSock are reusable time and again and take up minimal space in the car.
When should you use them?
AutoSock provide an ideal "Get me Home" or "Get me to that meeting" solution. They work well in wet snow conditions and are therefore particularly appropriate for the UK where snowfall is sporadic and few people use winter tyres. Even 4 x 4s usually have wide tyres which are wholly unsuited to winter driving. AutoSock have been shown by the TÜV (German Quality Mark) to be more effective than winter tyres, with the further benefit that you only fit them when you need them.
How do they work?
Snow and ice sticks to fabric, which is why many people still put woolly socks over their shoes when walking on ice or snow. AutoSock's specially developed textile "wicks away" any water that's found between the ground and the tyre, (generated e.g. by the warmth of the sun, or wheel spin), improving the dry friction grip. The textile also has an unusual weave which maximises the friction contact with the ground.
How well do they work?
When you've had the opportunity to test them for real you'll soon realise why. Most people are not only surprised but astonished at the difference they make to general traction, cornering, and braking. They can even be washed in the washing machine!
Press Comments
Auto Express
"An ingenious way to keep on the move in extreme conditions"
Nat Barnes, Motoring Editor, Daily and Sunday Express
"This cheap alternative to snow chains or to winter tyres is staggeringly easy to fit. I used them while driving in the French Alps and can confirm they are absolutely superb."
Customer Benefits
• Cost effective
• Simple to fit
• Lightweight
• Machine washable
• Reusable
Product Restrictions and Care
1. 30mph is a maximum speed to use Snow Socks at - not a recommended speed.
2. The socks are not to be used instead of a snow chain when chains are more appropriate, or where legally required.
3. The socks should only be used when on snow, once the car is on a gritted tarmac road, the socks should be removed and stored in the car.
4. Braking should be applied gently, if braking occurs sharply the material can wear through and the effectiveness compromised.
5. These are a consumable product not a lifetime product; they will wear down with use but with care can be used over a number of years.
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