Snow chains for your car: here’s what you need to know

We are back in the winter season! This means that many Dutch people are heading for the winter sports areas. Some go by plane, some go by train, nevertheless most people go by car. Very important for this is that your car should be prepared for the snow you will have to face.

Where winter tyres end

Winter tyres are compulsory in quite a few countries, but even in countries where they are not compulsory, they are still recommended, because you simply have more grip on snow. At some point, however, there is no stopping winter tyres either, and then snow chains have to be fitted. There are therefore roads where snow chains are compulsory. These can be recognised by a round blue sign with a picture of a wheel with a snow chain.

How to fit snow chains?

On how to put on the different types, the ANWB has made a handy video. I would definitely practise with it once too. You can also ask the garage during your Porsche Cayenne maintenance how or what. Also, put the chains on a bit too early rather than too late, because you’d rather not have to put them on for the first time on a steep hill with locals hooting by in pitch darkness (yes, yours truly has experience with this).

At your fingertips

Then, once you have picked out the right snow chains, make sure you can access them as soon as you need them. If the snow is pouring from the sky, and you still have to clear out your luggage before you can get to the steel tool, you’ll be seriously bummed. So keep them within easy reach and not under all your luggage. Have lots of winter sports fun!