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When the road curves or you’re braking on compact snow, these cable chains keep steady contact with the ground so you stay in control. The diagonal pattern gives smoother handling than standard ladder cables, keeping traction consistent through every turn and improving braking performance when conditions get slick.
If your vehicle has limited space around the tires, these cables are built for that. They meet SAE Class S clearance requirements, needing only 1.46" between the tire tread and wheel well and 0.59" between the sidewall and vehicle. That low-profile design means they’ll sit snug without rubbing, giving you reliable traction without clearance worries.
These are perfect to keep in your trunk for trips through snow zones or mountain passes where chains are required by law. Because they’re lightweight and compact, they don’t take much space and can be pulled out quickly when needed. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you’re covered for unexpected snow or chain law stops.
Nothing’s worse than a loose chain flapping around your tire. This set includes custom rubber tensioners made for these cables, so once fitted, they stay tight and centered. You won’t need to hunt for extra parts—they’re ready to install and hold firm through the drive.
The low-profile alloy steel rollers wrap around a wire cable to give a smoother ride than bulky chains. They’re tough enough for repeated use in light snow and slush while staying gentle on your tires. Each set includes two cable chains designed to fit 17"–22" tires, so you can depend on them season after season for dependable traction when winter hits.
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
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.
just what i needed
Excellent service and fast delivery
Excellent service! Arrived ahead of schedule and they kept me informed of the delivery updates as they occurred. Also, sent me a notification when the package arrived. Can’t ask for more than that! Thank You!
Had to use once. Worked great
Easy to put on and take off and does what it is supposed to do.
Luckily, I have not had to use them yet. I’ve taken them from the green bag.
The green bag is excellent for storage and putting them on the truck.
I have not had to use the tire cables as the vehicle I bought them for is 4x4. I’m sure they will work just fine if needed
Nice cable chain set and etrailer had a great price. I appreciate the storage bag.
Solid product. I used these chains while traveling in Wyoming and Colorado back country roads on my 2018 XLT Ford Sport 4 x 4. Easy on off. Having storage bags is great. You will not go wrong with these chains
Used on 2018 Lincoln Navigator. Experienced with chains and winter driving. Took about 5-7 minutes per tire to install in driveway. Used once so far in real conditions, took about 15 minutes total for two tires. Performed well in compact snow and ice. Pretty smooth ride as far as chains go, but I only went max of 40mph. 4 stars because of dismount. To take off, you need to have the chain as close to the finished install position or it can get hung up behind the tire when you are taking it off. Since chains slip a little during driving and braking, this meant getting one side in position, taking it off, then moving the vehicle to get the other chain in the correct position. Definitely helps if you have two people for this. I would recommend this product.
These chains were a lifesaver! Our ski trip to Mt. Hood Meadows was only possible because of these chains. Oregon has strict chain laws, but rental car companies will not rent you chains. Because we were to arrive in Oregon the day after Christmas, when no tire stores would be open, I had to figure out an alternate plan. After lots of research to determine which rental car make/model we were likely to get and the most common tire sizes on those vehicles, I purchased these light and portable chains and we brought them with us from the East coast. Other reviewers indicated these chains were easy to install & remove, and we can confirm they are! The folks at etrailer were really helpful when I emailed. And the website is extremely user-friendly, with videos showing installation and a quick and easy way to determine the most likely tire sizes on a vehicle. Thank you etrailer for making our holiday ski trip possible!
I was very happy with the overall order process and the quick delivery. Chains comes in a nice bag for storage.
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.
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