I ordered the official snow chain for Model X (link) and was able to use it for about 40 minutes.
I believe that I installed the chain well, tested them out by trying to yank them and could feel that they fit snug and tight. So off I went down the mountain in the snow. See the picture of the actual installation.
For the first 30 minutes or so, I turned both side mirrors downwards towards the wheels to make sure that everything is going well, and yes, they all worked like they should. After a while including several chain inspection stations, I trusted that the chains work as expected, I returned the mirrors into their normal position. 10 minutes later, I realized that the ride was pretty smooth. Suspicious, I checked the mirrors again and they were both gone. With zero indication that there were chains there, as if they just quietly fell off..!!
WTH? Anybody has similar experience or recommendation on what might have gone wrong?
I believe that I installed the chain well, tested them out by trying to yank them and could feel that they fit snug and tight. So off I went down the mountain in the snow. See the picture of the actual installation.
For the first 30 minutes or so, I turned both side mirrors downwards towards the wheels to make sure that everything is going well, and yes, they all worked like they should. After a while including several chain inspection stations, I trusted that the chains work as expected, I returned the mirrors into their normal position. 10 minutes later, I realized that the ride was pretty smooth. Suspicious, I checked the mirrors again and they were both gone. With zero indication that there were chains there, as if they just quietly fell off..!!
WTH? Anybody has similar experience or recommendation on what might have gone wrong?