General Guidelines
Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
- For safety reasons, when using RUD-comfort centrax
type chains, the recommended speed limit of 50 km/h
must never be exceeded. In some countries this speed limit may be even lower. This should be respected
- The driving characteristic of cars with snow chains are different.
Braking distances are increased on roads clear of snow or ice
- Always adapt your driving to the road conditions.
- The chains must only be used in pairs on the driving wheels
- The car must not be driven if the snow chains are not correctly installed. Ensure that the chain is evenly mounted over the entire wheel. The tension of the chain is correct if it can be lifted approximately 1.5 cm from the tire. If the chain is incorrectly positioned (if it is too loose for example, it may knock against other parts of the vehicle. Check if the chain is correctly positioned and adjust the tension if necessary
- After driving longer stretches, the chains should be checked to ensure that they are still correctly positioned
- The air pressure listed by the manufacturer also applies when using snow chains
- RUD-comfort centrax
snow chains have been developed to improve the grip and braking capacity of the drive wheels (on snowy or icy road surfaces). They are not intended for any other usage
- Avoid heavy acceleration and wheel spin which cause considerable wear to the chains
- Remember that the service life of the chains is fully dependent on the way in which you drive. Careful driving will increase the service life of the chains
- Care instructions:
Clean the chains using hot water. Dry the chains thoroughly after each usage. Never treat the chains with oil. The chains are manufactured from high quality steel. However they have not been rust-proofed. Minor rust does not affect the quality of the chains
- Snow chains such as RUD-comfort centrax are an important part of the safety equipment for winter driving. Always follow these instructions carefully to ensure many years of use from your chains and to ensure you arrive at your destination safely. We accept no liability for personal injury or material damage, such as damage to the chains, if these instructions have not been followed
- Always follow the car manufacturers instructions about the use of snow chains in the owner's manual supplied with your car. This also applies to four wheel drive vehicles
- Before setting off, you should check your RUD-comfort centrax chains
and ensure that they are correctly positioned. First of all check that the tire size given on the packaging matches the tire dimensions of your car. Warning: the codes must be exactly the same. There is a considerable difference between, for example, 225/60 R 16 and 225/55 R 16
- RUD-comfort centrax
chains have been developed to suit tire dimensions for summer and winter tires according to DIN and ETRTO
- If it is not possible to obtain the correct size and fit of snow chains, they should not be used. If this is the case, please contact your dealer
- Follow these instructions closely. If these instructions are not followed, there is a risk of damage to the snow chains or the car. This could also increase the risk of an accident
- Check the chains each time they are installed on the tires. If the chains are more than 50% worn, or if a link has broken, the chains should not be used. If this should happen, send the chain to the manufacturer for repair. If a link has broken, the chains must be removed immediately to prevent damage to the car
- Only the manufacturer should carry out repairs to the chains. Other repairs will invalidate the separate warranty.