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Shirley b.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025
Worked great
critic
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
I recently had the opportunity to use tire chains and wanted to share some constructive insights from my experience. Before I set off on my trip, I took the time to practice installing the chains on dry ground. Although it took longer than I expected, that preparation proved invaluable when it came time to install them for real.One of the standout features of these chains is their self-tightening capability, which is a notable improvement. I did stop to check them after a few miles, and I was pleased to find they had remained snug and in position, which is reassuring. The overall value of the chains was decent, and while I wouldn't recommend using them year-round, they performed well for this one-time use, providing good traction on the snow.I did find the installation process to be a bit challenging, particularly when trying to wrap the chains around the back of the tire and wheel well in wet, cold snow. This is a common issue with tire chains in general, so I can't emphasize enough how crucial it was for me to practice at home before tackling the snowy conditions.For our light-duty SUVs, the traction from the chains met my expectations, and overall, the experience was positive. We encountered wet snow on both uphill and downhill sections, maintaining speeds of 25-30 mph. When it came time to remove the chains, I found it to be much easier than the initial installation, which was a pleasant surprise.One key piece of advice I would offer is to avoid the assumption that using tire chains is simple, especially if you are new to them. Practicing the installation in advance can greatly alleviate stress when you find yourself in need of them on the road. Additionally, bringing something to kneel on while working in wet snow, like cardboard or a snow sled, can help keep you dry. Using waterproof gloves during the process is also a worthwhile consideration.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
Tried so much. And even more after this picture breaking the surrounding ice, but alas we could not reach the last hook. I ordered the right size. Way more difficult than it has to be. Maybe just not meant for unleveled ground. Returning.. bought something better.
Kevin
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
Make sure you get the right size for your vehicle and practice putting them on before traveling!The Amazon store page has a video I found very helpful. The first time took me maybe 2 minutes to figure it out. The second wheel took less than a minute.Even if you put it on correctly it’ll SEEM like the chains aren’t tight enough, but that’s what the auto adjuster is for. Drive around a bit and it tightens up perfectly. Be aware of the “recoil” when clicking the triangle, I imagine a wire moving that fast CAN be dangerously.Will buy another pair if I need more chains!
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
Drive 2019 Suburban with 285/45-R22. There isn’t much wheel clearance… bought these and threw them on all 4 tires on our recent trip to Idaho ,14” of snow on steep snowfloor roads. Worked great! No rubbing no damage to the wheel well. My wife even cranked the steering wheel all the way over while backing up… but no rubbing or contact by the chains. Very happy with this purchase. And they weren’t even very expensive!! Easy to install. I mean it took more than 22 seconds… but it was still very easy to install and remove. Fit my tires as advertised, which, fitting and not being too bulky that it damaged my car was my worry. But these were exactly the right product.
Larry Claudy
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
I bought these chains for a snowboarding trip I had planned last weekend and they worked great! The weekend before we left, I did a “dry run” in the parking lot to see how they went on and came off, and to see how well the auto-tightening actually worked. These chains really are easy to use! I ended up needing them this last weekend coming home from South Lake Tahoe, so I’m really glad I already tried them out. It took me somewhere between 5-10 minutes to put the set on, and that’s probably because I was being extra cautious. I drove a little ways up the road and got out to check on them and they auto-tightened up perfectly. They gave me plenty of traction, and they held up great. When it was time to take them off, I was done in around 5 minutes. That’s including putting them back in the box. There are cheaper chains around I’m sure, but you can’t put a price on knowing you’ve got a good set of chains that will keep you and your family safe. I recommend these chains 100%
K M
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
We live in Vermont and live at the top of a hill with a 1/3 mile very steep driveway. I plow with a Fisher Homesteader plow on a Wrangler Unlimited. Admittely this is a light weight setup and on more than one occasion I have found myself puckered up sliding backwards down the hill on my return to the top after my first run plowing down. Thankfully the snowbank or shallow ditch has always stopped my slide. So far I have had to plow during 4 stoms this winter. The chains go on super easy and give great traction. The driveway is pavement for the top 100 yards or so and hard pack for the rest. The trickest part is getting them off. The chain releases have to be positioned just right. After the first removal I have used a pump jack to life the wheel about an inch and now it takes less than 30 seconds to get them off. Full disclosure, I only live about 2 miles from my office and have used them only once to commute. I would not recommend them for a drive any longer than that unless on snowy backroads.
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