KNK Boutique Automotive Snow Socks for Tires - Pro Series for Ultimate Grip Alternative for Tire Snow Chain - Snow Traction Device for Bus Light Heavy Trucks Winter Emergency Accessory (4X-Large)

I bought these for added peace of mind and for travelling in areas where chains are required, like Mount Rainier National Park, for example.I got stuck trying to drive up a steep forest road today, but once I put the socks on I was able to get past the steep slippery section with relative ease. Even an AWD Jeep Cherokee with chains couldn't get past this section. The socks don't "bite" the way chains do, but they really stick to the snow and gave me impressive traction. Putting them on and taking them off is a lot easier and faster than chains too.Vehicle: 4x4 Sprinter.

The snow tire socks are an excellent emergency equipment item. I highly recommend this product as an emergency item, if you do not travel in snowy environments regularly. I used them to a ski trip in Colorado and was surprised how functional the product worked. Our VBRO was located on a packed snow packed single lane road with steep grades (+11%) over short distances - the socks provided a sure footing. Just don't spin the tires - you lose your traction!However, this is not a long-term solution - these are not a replacement for tire chains.

Simple to install and remove, highly durable with a wide range of sizes to accommodate various models. Additionally, it ensures safety on the road while producing a normal level of noise during operation.

I live in Southern California. Really excited to use this for a snow trip after seeing the reviews. I really didn't want to use chains/cables to my suv because of the potential risk of damaging something in the vehicle so seeing this option worked out for me. First off the pros, It came in a nice bag. Also, it really was very easy to install (took about 5 mins) and Caltrans accepted it as a legal traction device. Now for the bad stuff. I probably drove with it on for about 10 miles in snowy conditions. Followed the instructions in the bag to a T. The fastest I drove on it was probably 15mph and was letting everyone else pass me. Right when I got to the hotel, I wanted to take it off right away for washing like the instructions said, to prevent freezing. Taking it out is much more difficult because it adheres to the shape og the tire so it requires a lot of force to pull out. Also takes longer if it's really cold, even when using the gloves they provide. Taking one side off took maybe 15 minutes. After taking the first one out I went to the second one and it was ripped and pulling it off made it worse. The whole thing ended up ripping in half. I washed both with warm water and both were extremely frayed and the other one had a hole in it. This is just my first (and obviously last) time using it. Ended up buying chains anyway. Not sure if I recommend anyone getting this but Socal got a lot of snow this week so if really snowy conditions caused this much damage, I'm not sure how it will do when it's slushy ice/mud that you drive these on.

The snow was so thick and constant that I had to fit my snowchains to my front wheel drive Toyota Camry. They took over an hour to fit but were effective; however they were so fiddly, that my car threw one in the first few minutes, which I refitted, taking another half an hour. It threw again when I was on the road and I never found it. So I bought these snow socks on 24 hour delivery. I immediately fitted one to the wheel without the snow chain (it took 2 minutes to fit) and so I had one snow chain and one snow sock. The snow sock was as good as the chain in deep snow and slush, but worked so much better on packed ice and clear road, and I couldn't hear it. Whilst the snow chain rumbled and vibrated. I quickly removed the snow chain and fitted the other snow sock and I have never looked back. These things are fantastic. I can remove them easily and quickly for freeway travel then refit them just as easily for snowy road travel. They have a handy storage bag, so I just throw them in the footwell and use them as I need them; no mess. Needless to say my second snow chain went into the dumpster.These work well under braking and gentle acceleration. They stay where they're put and don't drift under cornering or braking. Road noise is very minimal. I love them and fully recommend them.

I didn't realize I needed these instead of chains with a Subaru. A friend happened to mention that. These seem like they will be so much easier to put on if I ever need them. Light weight little case to keep them in. It fits under the front seat or in the trunk. I drive from S. CA to the Pacific Northwest several times a year and have several mountain passes to travel over so this is just a little insurance I like to have with me.

Easy to put on, Easy to Remove, Not as Dirty. Work just as well as Chains and are Legal.

The service bought for my girlfriend worked so well I bought another set of 4 for my subaru.