Wheel Chain Information 

Due to steep gradients on the Baw Baw road,

DIAMOND PATTERN CHAINS

are recommended for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles.

Ladder chains can be used for 2WD on Mt St Gwinear.  

PRICING Day Hire 2 Day Hire Security Deposit
2WD Ladder (not suitable for Mt Baw Baw) $15.00 $25.00 $25.00

2WD Diamond

$25.00

$40.00

$40.00

4WD Diamond

$35.00

$50.00

$50.00



Fitting Wheel Chains - A guide and checklist 
FITTING CHAINS

Fit chains at bays where you see the "Fit Chains Here" sign or when directed by Mountain management.
Always fit chains to driving wheels only.
When required, four wheel drive vehicles should fit chains to front wheels.
Chain fitting bays are level and make fitting easier. If you don't use the chain fitting bay you may find yourself in a lot of trouble. Chains are hard to fit on slopes, and you will obstruct other vehicles and snow clearing equipment.
You can be fined for not carrying and fitting chains as directed.

CHECKLIST
♦ Fit chains to driving wheels only. 
♦ Always test fit chains before a trip.
♦ Fit at fitting bays on level ground at "Fit Chains Here" signs or as directed by Mountain staff.
♦ Keep speed below 40kph
♦ If chains fall off or loosen when a vehicle is in motion, stop and check brake lines for damage before retensioning.
♦ Carry a torch, plastic garbage bag and gloves to make fitting easier.
♦ Use correct fitting chains. 
♦ Tyres must be in good condition with minimal wear
♦ Chains alter your car's handling.
♦ Learn how to fit chains before arriving
♦ The use of diamond pattern chains is recommended at Mt Baw Baw.

Take time to retension the chains,
adjust your driving to the conditions
and take care!

 

If they look like this, start again !!

 

    Erica Ski Hire
    Main Road Erica, VIC 3825
    Phone: 03 5165 3353
    Email: info@ericaskihire.com.au
    Hours: 8.30 to 5.30 weekdays :  8.00 to 6.00 weekends
    Friday nights negotiable ~ please email or phone.

    Links:   www.stgwinear.info     www.mountbawbaw.com.au   www.stgwinearsp.org    www.visitwalhalla.com