SCC SC1026 Radial Chain Cable Traction Tire Chain, Silver, Set of 2

Reliable Snow Chains for Emergency Winter Driving These SCC Radial Chain Cable Tire Chains have been my go-to set for years, and they’ve proven themselves in icy and snowy conditions. They’re lightweight and much easier to store and handle than the bulky link-style chains I used in the past. The design makes them relatively quick to put on and take off, though I strongly recommend practicing in your driveway before you’re stuck on the roadside in a storm—installing in bad weather without practice can be frustrating. Performance-wise, they do exactly what they’re supposed to: improve traction for starting, stopping, and cornering on snow and ice. On a recent trip into the mountains, these chains kept my car steady on steep, slick roads where other vehicles were spinning out. They ride a bit bumpier on plowed pavement, but that’s true of all chains. They stayed tight and didn’t slip once I had them properly secured. A few notes: * Fit is critical—double-check your tire size against the manufacturer’s chart. * The company says not to use tensioners, and I’ve had no issue with them staying snug without. * After use, I rinse and dry them, then spray with a little lubricant to prevent rust. Stored properly, they’ll last for multiple seasons. * Like all chains, you’re limited to about 30 mph, so they’re not for speed but for safety. Bottom line: A dependable and affordable set of cable-style tire chains that are perfect to keep in the trunk for winter emergencies. Easy to mount, compact to store, and reliable when you need them most.

I was worried they would break because they looked cheap and light, but we drove home safely during the Tahoe snowstorm this weekend. 1st time drove on snow. I bought 2 sets, but we only needed 1 set for the front wheels plus the chain rubber tighteners. We drove from 5mph to 25mph until we got down the mountain and took the chains off. Easy installation after watched the YouTube videos of the same type of chains. Glad that I bought 2 sets and kept 1 as backup. I shared this link with my friends, who drove back the same day and had their SUV chains fly off or break. They ended up driving back with 1 wheel on chain. Glad everyone got home safely, so get your chains before your car gets on sleet roads.

They're lighter and easier to install and uninstall than regular snow chains, work nearly as well, and don't beat up against the insides of your wheel wells like classic snow chains. Where they really shine is on ice. Chains (or studded tires where legal) are the only way to get even partial traction on ice. But they still do have the limitations of standard chains. That is, don't try to drive them faster than about 35 mph TOPS, and don't run them on cleared pavement any more than you absolutely have to. But when snow or ice covers the pavement, you'll be glad you put them on.

These got me up and down the mountains of Western PA in the most recent storm that dropped 15 inches of snow where I live, in a 2WD Toyota Corolla. They aren’t magic, they won’t necessarily conquer every slushy hill, but they will give you traction and allow you to maneuver your way back down if you can’t make it. Very impressed, there’s some very steep hills around where I am, some of the steepest in the country, and I was able to get up all the ones I needed to. They will get damaged if you’re on pavement for extended periods though, so as roads get plowed, you may need to take them on and off as you move around through more and less plowed areas, but it’s pretty quick. Keep a pair of warm work gloves with the chains in the trunk. Excellent product.

I bought these right before the January 2016 blizzard that hit the east coast. Okay, where I live it wasn't a blizzard per se, but it did leave 14 inches of snow on the ground. Here in Central Virginia we aren't used to that much snow, and my little Ford Focus wasn't exactly built for it, either. I made the mistake of not putting these on the car before the snow started. There were only a couple of inches on the ground when I did, but the instructions (and just about every other review, probably) say to test fit them first so you'll know what you're doing when you really need them. Anyone who knows me knows I did not do that, so they took me a little longer to get around the tires than they should have. It isn't a difficult process, but doing it the first time with snow already under those tires is a pain and makes it take longer than it should. So please, for your own sake, if you know snow is coming the next day, put them on before it starts falling. If the forecast was wrong you can always take them off again. Once these things were on, they worked like a champ. When it snows, I have to work. The snow started falling that Friday and I drove to work right at the beginning of it. I did not put the chains on the tires until after I arrived. Like I said above, there were already a couple of inches on the ground by then, which made the process more difficult. I probably spend about half an hour doing it. By the time I left work that night, there were probably 6 or 7 inches on the ground. While that may not be a lot for many of you reading this, it's a lot for us here in Richmond, VA. Since the snow was coming down pretty steadily, the snow plows hadn't been able to accomplish much at that point, and a lot of the roads I had to take had not been touched. But, with these chains on the tires the Focus had absolutely no problems whatsoever. The traction light did not come on one time--and it's pretty sensitive, usually lighting up whenever the car hits a decent-sized puddle. There was no speeding down the road (instructions say keep it to round 30 or 35, I believe) but no slipping or sliding. Braking wasn't a problem, nor was getting going from a stop. I only had a couple of small hills to traverse, but there were no problems there, either. Fast-forward to Sunday morning, and it was a different of a story. The car had been parked since Friday night when I got home (not sure how I managed to NOT have to work Saturday, but I wasn't complaining). By then, there were 14 inches of snow on the road (my road had not yet seen a plow of any kind) and it had drifted up over the headlights on the Focus. In that situation, the chains really couldn't do much at all. Even after I dug out the car, this snow didn't pack very well, so it was impossible to get "on top of it". The chains really couldn't do much when the snow was high enough for the front bumper to be acting like a plow. Fortunately a real plow came along just in time for me to leave for work. It only had time to make one pass, so there were still about 6 inches on the ground when I was able to leave, but that was no more of a problem than it had been Friday night. So overall I was pleased with how the chains worked. For a small car like the Focus, they make 6 or 7 inches of snow no problem to navigate. Having true winter tires might work just as well but chains are a lot cheaper--especially when you live in a place where you'll only have to use them once or twice a year.

I need to return this chains because they are to small for my vehicle or can they be replaced for a bigger one my tires are 235/65/18. They did not fit my tires. Can I get a bigger ones. I greatly appreciate your attention on this matter. Have a great day. And Thanks

Amazingly useful and easy to install and remove....

Great item

A bit more tricky to install on a RWD sports car due to less clearance. Practice getting them on at home in the driveway first. My sports car still had high performance all seasons on them so they were closer to a summer tire. I couldn't even move the car up my driveway on half an inch of hard snow. For RWD car, I found that laying the chains down with the yellow clips pointing towards the front of the car straight behind the rear tires and backing the car up a couple feet before draping them over the tires worked the best for me. It says make sure the links are equal or within 1 link of each other on both sides in the instructions but I suggest adjust it so it's TIGHTER ON THE OUTSIDE WHEEL than the inside by 1 or 2 links. This is so if the chain does stretch or gain some slack while driving and decides to slip off the wheel, it will slip off the outside away from the car. If you tighten the links more on the inside than the outside, then if the chain slips off the wheel it's going to get caught up in your brakes, struts, CV axles, control arms etc. and that is dangerous and will cause damage and headache when you have the cables all tangled up on the inner side of the wheel. After, go for a drive a few houses down then pull a U-turn back home, check and re-tighten where needed (again adjust to make sure outside links are done tighter than the inside). Once that is done mark the links you used so in the future you know. Then the next time you need to use them, tighten the inner link to your pre-marked one, the outer may not make it all the way to it's marked one yet, that's okay. Get it snug, drive down the road 50 yards or so, then go back out and there should now be enough slack to get your outer link to where you marked it previously. Keep a pair of good gloves and a vice grip or two in the case.

There was nothing wrong with the chains. The problem we had was that we ordered the correct size: 215/55/17 and they were about 7 to 10 inches to short. They were easy to get on, but the ends could not be connected.

I logged in just to recommend these chains. This was my first time using them, and they worked perfect. Simple to install, although you will have to get on your knees and possibly back to get the inner lock of chain secure. I was able to get through 1km of rough gravel/snow to my cabin where it was impossible the week before. Note to VW owners...be sure to check the snow clearance as you proceed if its deep. The Jettas are so low that the snow built up as I travelled. I simply backed up slowly to clear, and then proceeded. Sturdy case is compact and perfect for storage. Would purchase again.