A higher cost
In terms of cost, the difference between tires and chains is considerable, especially if you only occasionally go to the Vosges mountains. The price of a pair of snow socks, which are easier to put on than chains, varies between around forty euros and seventy euros for the most sophisticated models.
By way of comparison, a “winter tyre” alone costs more than eighty euros with the assembly, or around 320 euros if you are not too careful about the brand and if you own a car. a car with standard wheels. A substantial investment, especially since the lifespan of these tyres, whose rubber wears out faster, is shorter than that of all-season tyres.
That said, after a period of tolerance last year, the police are called upon to sanction this winter. Motorists who are not equipped with “anti-skid devices” to drive on snow are liable to a fixed fine of €135 and the possibility of having their vehicle immobilized. On the other hand, no withdrawal of points from the driving license is provided for in the law.