for Commercial Vehicles and Trucks AL79, Snow Socks for Tires, Pack of 2

I use these on all my vehicles but initially bought them for my BMW. Chains tear up delicate sensors and can do damage to the suspension parts, so are not recommended by BMW. And, if you've ever been stranded somewhere trying to put chains on in the cold- it's a nightmare! Enter the Auto Sock. When I purchased my first pair, I don't think many knew about them in my area. They were so easy, but how could they work so well? I was able to drive up hills with ice, in my little car, while 4X4's were spinning out all around me WITH snow tires on! The look on the other drivers faces was priceless! As a nurse, when I get called in to work, I can't say no due to snow and ice- I have to be able to get off my hill. These make that possible, and do it with ease. I even use them on my Subaru for even better traction on icy surfaces. They give me such piece of mind that I recommend them to everyone I know. With a recent large snow storm, my city was paralyzed. I actually gave my old pair (8 years old, used many times with only a dime sized hole in them) to a young woman who couldn't get up my hill and had been trying to for over an hour. I think they were a little big for her tires, but her smile as she drove off easily was worth the effort. If where you live ever gets snow or ice, get these- no matter what type of vehicle you use. They truly are the easiest things to put on and pull off. They are very durable, and the same price as chains. And, I've never seen a snow sock laying in the middle of the road like I do chains. Another plus is unlike snow tires that take up a large amount of room in the garage, they also don't tear up the roads when the pavement is dry. I wish they made these mandatory for people who don't have experience driving in snow- there would be a lot less accidents and stranded motorists out there. If you are looking for a great birthday or Christmas present for your kids going off to college, or anyone you care about- these are not sexy and probably not on anyones's list, but they are a great gift that will keep someone safe.

AutoSock for Passenger Vehicles HP697 – I was skeptical—snow socks? Really? I imagined some guy in a lab coat thinking, “What if we just put giant mittens on tires?” But desperate times call for desperate measures, and after getting stuck in my driveway for the third time, I figured, why not? Installation – A Winter Olympics Event The instructions said “easy to install.” Lies. I looked like a confused penguin trying to put socks on an alligator. But after some trial, error, and a few choice words, I got them on. Performance – Witchcraft on Ice! The moment of truth—I hit the road, expecting to slide into a mailbox like a holiday disaster movie. But nope! These things gripped the road like a caffeinated squirrel on a tree trunk. I drove past SUVs stuck in the snow like I was in a commercial. Who’s laughing now, Todd with your fancy all-wheel drive?! Durability – Not Made for NASCAR Now, let’s be real. These aren’t meant for high-speed joyrides. They’re temporary, so if you drive on dry pavement too long, they’ll shred faster than my New Year’s resolutions. Final Verdict If you need a quick, magical solution for snow and ice, these things work shockingly well. Just don’t expect them to last forever or be easy to put on when your fingers are frozen. – Would absolutely buy again, and will probably still struggle putting them on.

Recently purchased these for a trip to Mammoth Lakes Calif. over the Christmas holidays. It snowed hard for four days straight. It was the heaviest snow fall in ten years. We took my wife's 2014 Mini Cooper Countryman AWD. After hours of digging ourselves out of the snow I was able to install the snow socks on the front two drive wheels. We then drove to the main highway, which was temporarily opened, and drove "30 miles" in snow and ice with white out conditions along the way at times. The snow socks performed extremely well. The ride was smooth and steady with very little, if any, sliding. Absolutely no vibration. As the altitude dropped the road became slushy and was a mix of snow and asphalt. I thought this would damage the socks, but that did not happen. We still maintained great traction. Speeds varied from 20 to 35+ MPH for the entire trip. The snow socks were a breeze to install. "The trick came in trying to remove them." The cold snow and ice shrunk them around the wheel. Attempting to grab the inside seam of the snow sock, and pull it back over the tire, proved to be more difficult that I anticipated. The clearance between the fender-well and the tire, on our car, was very tight and my hand just barley fit in between to grab the seam. The socks were now on very tightly. Understand, GOOD gloves are paramount!! The gloves provided are junk! The thickness of the gloves does add to the difficulty of removing the socks. Have a very good pair of gloves in the package with the snow socks. Some 'good' thick rubber gloves would work well. With this experience I would now approach the sock removal procedure much differently by picking a spot where there is adequate clearance and remove them a little at at time. This product is excellent for what we used it for and I would not hesitate to use it again. Attached is a photo of the socks after removal and 30 miles of use. They took a beating but still held together. They proved very durable and I believe they can be used again.

Purchased these for a trip into the mountains to Snowboard. In pervious seasons I had an Audi with winter tiers and that is the benchmark with which I judge the AutoSock. My current vehicle (2020 Mazda Cx9 AWD) comes with 20" tires and very low wheel well clearance. That means chains are out of the question and with the trip being last minute, winter tires weren't an option. The AutoSock seemed like a great option and after a little resesrch online I pulled the trigger. Fastforward to the weekend. Time to head up to the slopes. Road conditions are sketchy but not the worse I've experienced. Midway thought the drive conditions degrate to a thin layer of snow and ice on the road and I started experiencing small slips. I pull love to fit the sock. I was very impressed with how quickly they install. Fitting sock to both front tiers, move forward a few inches, and fitting the rest took all of 90 seconds. As expected the ride was smooth and the slipping stopped completely. We arrived up the mountain with no issue. I did notice that the left sock was half off the tire when I parked. I'm not sure if that happened during the drive or when I turned around to back into the spot. At the end of the day when it was time to go a major storm was in progress and about 6" of snow had fallen. The parking lot was a mess and many MANY vehicals were unable to leave. More than a few others with chains were able to leave but only after being dug out of their spot and push assisted to get going. I on the other hand was able to get out of my spot unassisted and with little to no wheel spin. Getting down the mountain was an exercise in skill and patience but happened with little difficulty. There were a few small slips of the rear during tight turns on steep grades but nothing unexpected or difficult to deal with. On the way down we passed 2-3 cars being pulled out of ditches. We arrived home safely and without incident. After this single trip the left sock was in excellent shape. The right sock however (the one that slipped off) was completely torn through in multiple spots and will need replacing. This tearing definitely happened during the return trip, likely from the few minor slips that happen on steep turns. At the end of the day, the socks were easy to install, easy, to remove, had a smooth ride, got me through conditions where other cars (even those with chains) struggled. I wouldn't recommend them for anyone who goes into sketchy conditions regularly. I intend to purchase snow tires next season. But for those who go occasionally and/or rarely encounter conditions that require extra traction I think they're a good option vs chains.

Perfect fit for my 2024 Toyota Camry hybrid sedan. I had a little difficulty installing them for the first time because there’s very limited clearance in the wheel well. Once I figured out that you didn’t push him so far back over the top of the tire, and then you moved forward 1/2 tire turn and push the other side over the tire, everything went great. Taking them off was pretty easy. Again, well well clearance meant I had to be careful not to scrape the back of my hands as I reached over the tire to pry the snow sock off the top.

Easy to put on in and worked great. Have never used chains or been in a snow storm...these were so easy to put on and made a stressful time so much less stressful. We were happy not to have to struggle to put on chains. We pulled over, got them on and were back on the road in less than 10 min while others were still struggling to get their chains on. Drove about 35 miles in San Bernadino/Big Bear mountains in a heavy storm. They're still in good shape. A few tears but that's only because we learned they were not good for climbing up a very steep snowy driveway. Removed very easily and let dry in the house so they didn't freeze outside. I think we could use at least one or 2 more times. Definitely recommend. Don't forget to bring scissors to open the bag when you need them! Others had to borrow our Scissors to open their bags of chains to cut the zip ties off.

was very unpleased with my order! once we started driving, it immediately fell off! it’s not very safe at all, could resort to an accident, terrible! the fit is perfect, but it fell of ether way! i’m very angry, that i got robbed off $100 for it not to even work! luckily, i have a tesla, so i was perfectly fine, if u guys have teslas as well and want to go up to mammoth or bear, DO NOT think that u need chains or anything for ur tesla wheels, it’s perfectly fine, and u won’t slip, but for other cars i recommend NOT buying this! it’s horrible, and not safe for other drivers. this item could lead to ur wheels getting stuck with the item. recommend u to js get regular chains if u don’t have a truck etc. at bear they sell around $50 chains which WOULD NOT fly off or roll of while driving, and they are also quite easy to put on. if u don’t know how to, u could js ask them or watch a youtube video. but this item is very easy to store, unlike regular chains where u need more equipment. BUT overall, my experience with this item was HORRENDOUS, 1. it’s not safe, 2. it’s not affordable for how it even works. and 3. it’s falls of so quickly! i 100% don’t recommend! i would most likely invest in some chains instead!

Absolutely saved my bacon while driving a load of scouts up to the mountain to go snowshoeing. Conditions suddenly turned treacherous and these were so easy to put on. I was back on the road in less than five minutes, and they were super easy without small parts to fiddle with in the cold. And they worked!

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Très facile à chausser, efficace et simple à retirer, ne pas dépasser 40kmh, ne remplace pas des pneus 4 saisons mais permet de rouler sur la neige sans difficulté

I keep Autosocks in all my cars having first used a pair in the German Alps years ago which got me out of a spot of bother. Easy to put on and take off they provide an astonishing level of grip and whilst they are not for prolonged use they will get you going and keep you moving. Bung them in the washing machine after use and they will come up as good as new and be ready till the next time. Excellent for emergencies, makes putting on snow chains almost redundant and importantly will not damage your expensive wheels or body work. I have seen and used several of the look-a-like ones on fleet cars but Autosocks are the ones I have bought for my own use. Highly recommended as long as you appreciate that they have a finite life and distance/speed limitations. But if you have ever fitted snow chains in the dry on a practise run and cursed, imagine how difficult they are to fit when it is a blizzard and your stuck in a dangerous position and they scratch your alloys. As they say in Yorkshire, These'll Do....and they do.

15.gennaio.2025 Recensisco volentieri queste "calze da neve" della AutoSock che si sono dimostrate, alla prova pratica su neve, una davvero piacevole sorpresa. Premesso che sia per neve fresca e/o compatta la dotazione migliore a mio avviso rimane sempre: buoni pneumatici termici, meglio spendere per le gomme qualcosa in più ed avere un prodotto di qualità ed è importante che siano il più possibile nuovi, sia per l'altezza dei tasselli del battistrada sia come data di costruzione (dopo massimo 4 anni, anche se immagazzinati bene durante l'estate, perdono la maggior parte delle loro attitudini chimico/fisiche invernali) e delle catene in acciaio di buona fattura pronte all'uso in bagagliaio (personalmente utilizzo da tanti anni e su diverse vetture le "pewag" austriache, trovate l'intero catologo pewag qui su Amazon) ho provato di persona, montaggio e smontaggio compresi, queste calze da neve progettate e costruite con appositi materiali in Norvegia da oltre 25 anni (l'assemblaggio del prodotto avviene in India), più per curiosità che per vera necessità. Auto utilizzata: Audi A6 quattro, pneumatici: 255/35/21 Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, due calze montate solo sull'avantreno, davanti, condizioni stradali/meteo: fondo di neve compatta ma con una forte nevicata in corso da varie ore (quindi anche con neve fresca in superfice); montate davanti, sull'avantreno, hanno dimostrato un'ottima trazione sia in piano che in leggera/media salita, anche con soste e ripartenze con vettura ferma; bene nelle curve e sui tornanti (aiutate anche dai pneumatici termici e dalla trazione quattro) e usando lo sterzo con prudenza non hanno mai dato "segnali di crisi" con perdita di aderenza particolari all'anteriore. Bene anche in frenata ed in discesa; come forse si capisce dal titolo mi aspettavo ... di peggio, ed invece se la cavano davvero egregiamente! Complimenti all'ideatore/produttore. Unici punti interrogativi rimangono: 1) la tenuta su strade completamente ghiacciate (ho trovato solo brevisssimi tratti ghiacciati, comunque pericolosi e quindi percorsi con ancora maggior prudenza) per le quali è meglio affidarsi a buoni pneumatici termici + eventualmente delle catene in acciaio (questo ovviamente a mio parere personale); sul ghiaccio poi la dotazione veramente sicura sono solo i pneumatici invernali chiodati, sicuri ma scomodi. 2) la durata se si percorrono tratti di asfalto non innevato, ovviamente essendo di tessuto, anche se speciale e molto resistente, è meglio toglierle e poi eventualmente rimetterle; kilometri e kilometri di frenate/curve/ripartenze non gli possono certo fare bene e posso garantire che per il montaggio (e per lo smontaggio) bastano 5 minuti, è semplicissimo ed intuitivo anche per le persone meno pratiche e per le Signore: è facile e non ci si fa male alle mani (sempre meglio avere comunque con se un paio di guanti di qualità, solo per esempio gli " Ansell HyFlex Hero", qui su Amazon il catalogo completo) od utilizzare quelli di plastica della AutoSock in dotazione, senza troppe pretese ma sono sufficientemente lunghi per evitare di bagnare o sporcare i polsi delle giacche a vento o dei maglioni oltre che le mani. Altra nota potitiva è la rete esterna dalla parte della strada di ogni calza, alla vista appare come una garza di materiale sintetico ed evita accumuli di neve che ghiacciando si compatta all'interno dei cerchi dei pneumatici. Sono omologate per l'Italia e tutta l'Europa secondo la normativa EN16662-1/2020 e quindi parificate alle catene in acciao, attenzione però: NON sono parificate alle catene in acciao in tutta l'Austria, il paese alpino per eccellenza richiede, dove e quando previsto, solo catene in acciaio; soluzione: pneumatici termici in ottimo stato e se sussiste anche l'obbligo di catene in dotazione (ovvero in bagagliaio, e la Polizia controlla) o addirittura montate per alcuni passi alpini, se aperti al transito in inverno, ne queste calze ne altri tipi di "catene" con maglie in materiale apposito (per esempio: aramide) in Austria sono accettate, solo maglie in acciaio. Niente altro da aggiungere, solo qualche suggerimento: se le utilizzate lavatele appena possibile, anche in lavatrice a 30 gradi ciclo delicato/veloce con poco detersivo, non vanno "smacchiate" va semplicemente tolto lo sporco che si accumula e l'eventuale sale antighiaccio; non utilizattele per lunghi percorsi su strada asfaltata senza neve, brevi tratti ... anche si, lunghi anche no. Credo siano l'ideale per chi abita in zone dove neve e strade ghiacciate sono una vera rarità perchè se la normativa di legge prevede comunque la dotazione invernale d'obbligo si possono continuare ad utilizzare i cd pneumatici estivi e tenere queste calze, con un ingombro minimo ed in regola con la legge, nel bagagliaio; ed in raro caso di utilizzo funzionano proprio bene. Come per tutte le catene anche queste calze vanno montate entrambe sull'asse traente dell'auto: sull'auto a trazione anteriore vanno montate davanti, su quella a trazione posteriore dietro, sulle auto a quattro ruote motrici sull'asse sterzante e quindi davanti. La casa costruttrice dichiara la totale compatibilità con i tutti i sistemi di controllo elettronico della trazione di tutte le vetture; nel mio caso non ho notato nessuna "interferenza" con gli ausili elettronici alla trazione e/o alla frenata, cosa assolutamente positiva, addirittura imprescindibile per evitare guai seri. La misura da me acquistata calza ed avvolge perfettamente i pneumatici, una volta montate sembrano cucite sui pneumatici. Non aggiungo fotografie perchè il prodotto, confezionato con guanti ed istruzioni in una pratica e ben robusta busta di plastica con maniglia è perfettamente conforme alle foto di questa pagina di Amazon (che cura anche la logistica di consegna). Prodotto "testato", promosso e consigliato!

Nieuwe auto, dus ook weer andere bandemaat en nieuwe sneeuwkettingen nodig. Nu voor en Audi Q4 etron. Ook al heb je deze al 5 jaar of langer niet nodig gehad, je moet ze gewoon hebben als je naar de alpenlanden op wintersport gaat. Op basis van goede reviews deze gekocht en zeer tevreden. Ze nemen weinig ruimte in. Prijstechnisch heel gunstig vergeleken met gewone sneeuwkettingen. En deze winter ook nog gebruikt, ook! Je legt ze er zo om. Geven hele goede grip. Bij aankomst onder de douche afgespoeld om ze schoon te maken. Echt een aanrader.