The moment chains are fitted onto the wheels of your vehicle, the grip and traction in snow or mud increases. Even a 4 X 4 may eventually lose traction and will only benefit by having tyre chains fitted in tough times.
Tyres need snow chains when the winter becomes severe. You need to be ready with them in advance and not wait to get stuck in the snow and then think about them. Buying them at the last moment, even online may reach you when the winter is over.
They are not expensive, so one can purchase them and just store them in the car boot for a rainy day. Further they do not occupy much space, so it becomes easier to keep it in one corner of your boot.
Snow Chains
Some countries in Northern Europe make it a legal requirement to carry a set of snow chains in your car. This will help you when you go on a spot holiday by car and be prepared for the snow.
You can never be sure when winter will strike hard, so, if you have tyre chains in your boot while traveling, it will be your cheapest insurance for safety in the snow. Fitting them can be a horrible cold, wet and dirty job and taking them off may be worse.
Fitting snow tyres is now made easier by using an alternative to the snow chain, nowadays you can use tyre covers made from fabric. This is very tough, water resistant and gives a good grip like the steel chain, and is much easier to fit and remove.
These covers are suitable for ordinary cars, but for heavy duty or 4 X 4 vehicles there is no substitute for the steel chains. Always keep yourself equipped with snow chains or tyre covers, whichever is your requirement, you can never predict the perils of winter.
Security Chain Company SC1026 Radial Chain Cable Traction Tire Chain – Set of 2
- Requires low operating space around drive tires
- Low weight facilitates simple mounting and removal
- Improves starting, stopping and cornering performance
- Constructed from stainless steel and are highly durable
- Ensures smooth ride
SCC Radial Chains can be installed in minutes and removed easily in snow or ice. This product has an all-metal fastening system with low operating space requirements around drive tires. It also features low operating weight with long service life and a smooth ride for comfort. This is SCC’s most economical cable chain product.
List Price: $ 74.93
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Security Chain Company Super Z6, SZ435, Cable Chain for Pickups & SUVs – Set of 2
- Designed for pickups and SUVs with very limited operating clearance around the drive tires
- Fast easy installation with no need to move the vehicle
- Designed-in rubber tightener means there is no need to stop and retighten after installation
- Better all-around traction performance than conventional tire chains or cables
- Better compatibility with anti-lock brakes, traction control, all-wheel drive, and other electronically monitored control systems
Super Z6 was designed by SCC for cars, trucks, and SUV’s with restricted clearance around the drive tires. Based on SCC’s experience with other products in the “Z” family, Super Z6 has one very special quality: it will operate in less than half of the space required by most cable chains and tire chains. Super Z6 requires only 6mm (1/4″) of sidewall clearance to operate. The diagonal pattern provides constant traction, aggressive starting, stopping, cornering and ensures compatibility on vehicles equipped with traction control and electronically monitored brake systems. Traction coils, made from alloy steel are more durable than conventional tire or cable chains. A split outside cable with two fastening positions allows for easy installation without moving the vehicle, and there’s no need to stop and retighten. Most cars, trucks and SUV’s manufactured since the late 80′s will have special clearance requirements. Don’t be fooled by the appearance of the tire positioning on your vehicle.
List Price: $ 86.06
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Thule K-Summit 21 mm Lug nut adapter Snow Chain Lug Nut Adapter
- Optional for vehicles with 21mm lug nuts
- Premium Italian quality
- Sold as a pair of adapters
- Managed as a spare part
Thule 21 mm K-Summit Snow Chain Lug Nut Adapter is designed to attach K-Summit snow chains to vehicles with 21 mm lug nuts. The vehicles requiring this adapter are Chrysler 300C; Ford C-Max, Galaxy, S-Max; Hyundai i30, Matrix, Tucson; Kia Carnival, Sportage, Carens; Land Rover Freelander 2; Lexus All Models; Mazda 3, 5, 6; Mitsubishi Colt, Lancer Evo, Lancer Sportback, Outlander; Nissan Micra, X-Trail; Peugot 4007; Renault Koleos and Toyota Auris, Corolla Verso, Prius, Rav4.
List Price: $ 37.95
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