Can I borrow some Snow Chains?

[gileso]

Hi All

Travelling to Alps over Easter. Winter tyres fitted on 19" rims (on 2009 35d M-sport). I'm hoping not to need chains but would like a set in the boot to satisfy local Gendarmes if required.

Problem is finding snow chains to fit the 255/50/19(F) or 285/45/19(R) size. I understand BMW recommend fitting to rear only.

As I'll only need them for a week, I wondered if someone had a set I can borrow or point me at a reasonably-priced set that would fit?

Thanks

[Glen]

Hi why don't you take some snow socks ?
Never tried them myself but others have said they do the job.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Husky-Snow-Socks-Like-Chains-to-fit-tyre-size-285-45-19-285-45R19/332478014182?epid=6009627228&hash=item4d693be2e6:g:gC4AAOSwj85YQE3Z

[gileso]

Hi

Because its not clear if snow socks are legally compliant in France and Switzerland. Apparently you can point a Gendarme to some obscure piece of legislation that implies that they may be legal substitute for chains, but I don't fancy that argument. And definitely not accepted in Switzerland...

[Horizon]

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/travel/driv ... ad/winter/

[gileso]

Ta

RAC page refers only to winter tyres and snow chains, not socks as per post 2
This page http://www.autosock.co.uk/faqs/#q12 indicates that sock are not approved in Switzerland...