I just adjusted the chains and did the 'trial fit'. Despite use of WD40, I could not get two of the removable links undone as the hexagonal socket was made of such soft metal that the supplied Allen-key simply turned within it! Hence two links were removed with a hacksaw - will shortly be dropping Konig a line to complain.
Anyway, the size seems fine and I am fairly confident that they will work - here's a couple of photos:
Firstly the 'chain' in position prior to tightening the ratchet - you can see the red painted bolt in the centre where it grips onto one of the wheel bolts.
And here's a close-up of the bit that attaches to the wheel bolt - I had to fit one of the larger bolt adaptors that came with the kit, but didn't need to add any supplied spacers to bring it further out (clear of the wheel).
And here's a picture after I have operated the centre ratchet to pull the mechanism onto the wheel. As you can see the top three 'arms' (made of plastic) are in the correct place over the tyre, but if fitting for real I would have to drive forward a little to ensure that the bottom two arms adjust into place. I didn't want to try this on the concrete floor of the garage.
If I end up having to use them in the snow I'll be in touch with more photos, but the forecast for our trip is not looking too bad.
Guy2016-12-21 14:07:59
. Tempted though I was to leave them in the box in the hope that I won't need them, I opened the package and had a flick through the instructions. It turns out there's a whole host of things (removing links and checking fixing bolt sizes and spacers) that are best done in the warmth of my underground garage than the cold wet darkness of a Transylvanian blizzard, hence tomorrow will be spent on a trial fit. If I remember I will take a couple of photos.
