Snow chains or Socks for Tyres

[Jase]

Well it's that time of year again, and having being caught out with the snow last year I think it would be a good idea to have some chains or socks for my tyres.

Just wondering if anyone has some recommendations? I was going to get chains but looking online I see snow socks too.

 

[Jase]

Thanks for the replies guys.

The reason I was asking (and why I still want something in the car) is I'm into photography/hikes and often go to remote areas or mountains during the winter.
Last year I was in the mountains, parked the car and no sign of snow. An hour later the the snow was very heavy and by the time I got to the car the roads had about 5 inches of snow, they were not main roads so not gritted. I had to pull over on a hill and could not get grip again to continue so had to go down and find another route.

All was OK on main roads which had been gritted but the roads I was on were a nightmare. So for this I really wanted something to put in the car, all weather/winter tyres I'm sure would not of helped much.