Open a new snow-sock kit well before departure. The first check is whether the product supplied matches the order and its own package list, rather than whether the box resembles an online photograph.
Confirm the identity
Find the series, size and product code. Compare them with the order and the compatibility confirmation for your tyres. Keep a photograph of the label, especially if the packaging will be discarded or replaced with a storage bag.
Use the supplied contents list
Accessories and packaging can vary by version. Compare the actual kit with the list for the item supplied, not a general memory of another product. Keep the fitting and care instructions with the equipment instead of filing them somewhere inaccessible during a trip.
Inspect both textile items
Unpack and look at each item in accordance with the instructions. If something appears damaged, incomplete or inconsistent with the label, contact the supplier before treating the set as ready for use. Record the issue without attempting an improvised repair.
- Product matches the order.
- Contents match the supplied list.
- Instructions and condition are checked.
A complete kit is one you can identify and use as instructed. Resolving a missing part or wrong size at home is much easier than discovering it after the vehicle has reached a snowy access road.
