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Snow chains need snow-covered roads
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Snow chains fit around tyres to improve grip on snow and ice. Use them only where sufficient snow or ice protects the road from damage, and only if the vehicle handbook permits the correct chain size and wheel fitment. They do not make normal speeds safe in severe weather.
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