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Greywolf

Nov 23rd 2021 5:50 pm

Snow Chains

Do I need to carry snow chains when driving in Spain in December . Is it law ?

bobd22

Nov 23rd 2021 6:08 pm

Re: Snow Chains

Here's the advice obviously depends on where you are in Spain.
https://n332.es/prepare-for-winter-driving/

DLC	Nov 23rd 2021 6:14 pm

Re: Snow Chains

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greywolf (Post 13075059)

Do I need to carry snow chains when driving in Spain in December . Is it law ?

You don't have to carry them in the boot everywhere, but if you drive on a section of road where you must have them fitted (e.g. you pass a blue circle with picture of a white tyre fitted with snow chains) and the chains aren't fitted and your car doesn't have winter or all-season tyres either you can be fined 200 euros.

VFR	Nov 23rd 2021 8:03 pm

Re: Snow Chains

Fit some Michelin Cross Climates and you will not have to give this a seconds thought again (google cross climate reviews)

astera

Nov 27th 2021 7:52 pm

Re: Snow Chains

Quote:

Originally Posted by VFR (Post 13075131)

Fit some Michelin Cross Climates and you will not have to give this a seconds thought again (google cross climate reviews)

I'd check reviews for all-weather tyres and go for the ones that show best performance in summer conditions (sadly at the expense of winter weather specs) and just go with those. They will be good enough for winter but won't deviate much from regular ("warm weather") tyres.

bfg69bug

Dec 3rd 2021 2:36 pm

Re: Snow Chains

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greywolf (Post 13075059)

Do I need to carry snow chains when driving in Spain in December . Is it law ?

no.

unless you are in a high area. where it snows. or gets icy.

they are 35€. get a set amazon primed and bring them just in case ?

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