Changing to a borrowed or rental car changes the equipment check. A snow-sock set confirmed for your own car does not become suitable for another vehicle simply because the holiday route is the same.
Inspect the car you receive
Read the actual tyre-size markings and note the vehicle version. A booking description or photograph may not show the exact wheels supplied. Consult the correct handbook for traction-device restrictions and the permitted fitting arrangement.
Clarify the vehicle owner’s instructions
Check the rental or owner-provided information about additional equipment and its use. Resolve unclear conditions with the relevant provider before the journey. Do not assume that physical compatibility answers every question about what equipment may be used on that vehicle.
Prepare a separate fit record
If you intend to use your own kit, identify its exact series and product code and confirm the new tyre combination. Keep any supplied equipment clearly separated from your own so labels and instructions do not get mixed.
- Actual vehicle and tyres
- Owner or provider instructions
- Confirmed equipment for this car
Treat the handover as a fresh preparation step. Once the car is known, join its actual tyre and handbook information to the intended kit rather than relying on the assumptions made when the trip was booked.
