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When snow starts to pile up and the road curves ahead, these diagonal-pattern cable chains keep steady contact with the ground. The continuous V-shape layout gives smoother handling and better grip through turns than old-style ladder cables, so you get more control and stopping power instead of sliding around.
These cables are built with low-profile rollers that wrap tightly around the wire core to keep your ride smooth. You won’t feel the harsh bumping that heavy chains can cause on plowed or patchy roads. They’re lightweight and compact too, so you can stash them in the trunk and forget about them until the weather turns.
There’s no guesswork when it comes to keeping these cables snug. The set includes custom rubber tensioners that clip into place in a star pattern for a firm fit. They keep the cables centered so you don’t have to stop and readjust once you’re moving.
Even though these are made for light snow, the alloy steel cables are tough enough for repeated use. The steel resists wear and delivers reliable performance when you need a little extra bite in slippery conditions. That strength means they’ll be ready whenever winter decides to surprise you again.
If your wheel wells don’t leave much room to spare, these are built to fit. They meet SAE Class S standards for vehicles with limited clearance, giving you safe traction without rubbing or damage. It’s a smart solution for drivers who need snow traction but can’t run bulky chains.
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Received chains much earlier than I expected. etrailer is great to work with. Got notice when they shipped and confirmation when I received them. Watched their installation video and was able to install my chains easily. They fit perfectly and looking forward to hitting the mountain snow!
These were mounted on a 2017 Fiat 500 Sport. Last February we drove from Quartzsite Arizona thru Santa Fe New Mexico to Denver, Boulder, and then spent 3 weeks in Aspen Colorado before heading west back to Quartzsite. In Aspen it snowed nearly every day and I put the chains on and removed the chains multiple times. By the third cycle I had the installation wired and could install them on the side of the road in a raging blizzard in less than 5-6 minutes - with gloves on. Great product that worked incredibly well. We could have never done the trip without them.
I have not used the product yet but I pulled it out and simulated the installation steps. Product looks solid and of good quality. The instructions contains photos, some of which are difficult to discern the details; a drawing/diagram would be more helpful.
I knew zero about snow chains for my truck. etrailer website gave me all the information I needed to make a buying decision. Then easy ordering, great shipping and perfect follow up. They even showed me how to install my chains!
I haven't used them yet. Price and delivery were good. Previous purchases from etrailer have been very satisfactory.
We ordered these during the recent winter storms in North Carolina. Have never used chains before. Unfortunately, due to USPS delays, by the time we received them, we really didn't need them, but they will be good for peace of mind. I'm sure sometime they will be useful. We practiced putting them on yesterday and found that the tensioner was a lot harder to get on than shown in the video. My husband, who is strong, was barely able to do it, and there's no way I ever could. That's why they got 4 stars instead of 5 from me. But the product seems to be high quality, and I love the carry/storage bag they came in.
Haven't used tire cables yet … but … did install one to check the fit and look. And the thing fit perfectly on my 2019 F150 with 245/70r17 tires. Even look pretty good too! I especially like that the cables can be put on as the truck sets - no need to lay them out and back over them. And the carrying bag is nice - keeps everything together and able to be stored under a seat, in the bed, or wherever. I thought about getting chains with v-bars … but didn't think I needed anything that aggressive - so the tire cables ought to do just fine in deeper snow, packed snow and maybe even on ice.
Perfectly capable tire cables. Helped me get around my iced up city during the North Texas ice storm in late January.
Only two criticisms: 1. The bag came really dirty and dusty, like it’d been sitting in a barn since the 1800s. 2. the included tensioners weren’t long enough to strap to all 5 points across the rim. Luckily I had some 18 in bungee cords that solved this problem.
Looks to be of decent quality. I like the carry bag they come in which is a nice touch. Have not used them yet or put them on my car, so can’t give a full honest review at this time.
Shipping was quick, installation fiddly but doable. Customer service was excellent. Removal is a pain as things wont line up as neatly, but with some practice isn't bad. I got to use the chains in anger this winter and performance was great, I got into and out of places that would have been impassible otherwise, even with true 4x4 and good tires. Recommended for the price point and for occasional use.
Arrived two days earlier than originally posted
Thank you for the proper fit for my tires. Fast and easy service. Great job!!!!!
The instructional videos were great. Price very competitive. Order processing was fast, efficient. Impressed that they follow up.
I have practiced installing the chains and it was a simple procedure. I hope never to need to use them, but they remain at the ready.
I have still not opened those.
I received the exact tire chains that I ordered, and very quickly. The chains are complete and handily packaged, both for shipping and for carrying in my luggage compartment. And while they are an excellent product, I hope never to need them.
Fortunately, I have yet to have used this product! However it arrived in a timely fashion, in fact in a very sturdy box and inside was a bag that held the Snow tire chains, nicely assembled. I'm hoping in the next few days to practice the initial installation to see they operate. In a couple of weeks I am going to Vermont and chances are I will be able to put these snow tire chains to the test
etrailer went above and beyond, getting me my tire chains in only days, when I was expecting it to take a week or more. I got an email immediately letting me know, which was a nice personal touch. The research and purchase process on the website was smooth and fast.
Regarding the chains themselves, I think they are OK for the job. I have non standard size tires (265 35/20) and very little clearance on an Audi A7. So it was difficult to find anything that fit. I had already returned a pair before I bought these. I bought these chains more just as an emergency option since I live around and travel in the mountains. But I hope to never have to put them on. It was a quite a finicky process doing it just at home in my garage, so would be much more difficult out in the snow and cold. But overall they do fit OK and seem like they will do the job in an emergency.
In shopping for a chain cable, I was impressed with the video of Ed demonstrating how easy it was to install your product. That demo inspired me to order from etrailer. The online order system and prompt shipping went smoothly and delivery was on time. The carrying bag for the cables is a quality product, too. The pictorial instructions will help a lot.
Worked well, easy to install, but soon rusted.
Great tire chain used it this thanks giving and after seeing so many cheaper ones and some expensive ones break I was glad I got this make great chains easy to put on and worked great
I've used these chains several times in this winter and it works only on flat roads with light snow. My 2015 Subaru Forester wearing these chains couldn't climb 10 - 20 degrees road with around 3 - 6 inches snow. I was expecting my Subaru could climb that road because it wasn't steep. No issues with clearance. I should have bought diamond pattern chains.
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