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Perfect for occasional use, these tire chains feature rugged steel wiring covered with case hardened steel rollers for traction. Easy-to-install chains comply with all DOT specifications and fit either front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
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To choose the right snow chain, you must match your tire size. Those measurements can be found on the side of your tire.
185/60-15
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (807 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for occasional use, these tire chains feature rugged steel wiring covered with case hardened steel rollers for traction. Easy-to-install chains comply with all DOT specifications and fit either front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicles.Glacier chains for my 2012 Tacoma went on easy. I haven't had the chance to actually use them in the snow yet, so I can't comment on their effectiveness or durability. My only complaint concerns the bag used to store them. It's way too small. I struggled to get them out of the bag the first time. It was almost as if the bag was constructed around the chains. Needless to say there was no way I was going to get them back in the bag. I store them in an old gym bag. As far as etrailer.com goes, 5 stars all the way. They want to make sure you are properly serviced.
The order came quick. I purchased them for a 2021 Subaru. Subaru voids the car warranty if you install chains or cables. California requires you to carry chains even though their is no need due to horrible drivers. These cables came in a very nice carrying bag that fit very nice my spare compartment where they will stay and never be used because I actually know have to drive in 2” of snow with an awd. Highly recommend these for cars as they are lightweight, deliver quick and store easily.
I couldn't get my motor home back from repair because of deep snow so looked around for chains and settled on these cable chains. If it wasn't for the -25 wind chill making my fingers numb installing would have been easy. The only problem was one lever lock wouldn't stay closed. I can cure that but hope to never use them again. Great product!
Never had to use it. Bought this because it was long term predicted to snow during the time frame of a 2019 winter trip to Las Vegas. However the worst we encountered was a very light dusting with nothing accumulating on the highway. The product is stored in my Suburban, next to the jack, just in case.
I am giving this product one star short of "excellent" only because they have not ever been used since purchased - and I hope it stays that way. I do think it's a solid product as I have practiced putting these chains on my SUV just in case I will need them and reasonably priced. Thanks!
These chains appear to be what I need, I will be traveling from the deep south to the Tetons in February and just might have a need for chains on a very seldom basis. These chains appear to be much easier to put on and take off, and the price is very good. I do want to commend etrailer.com customer service (Bridget A). I called to try to correct an error I made on my online order and she was excellent in correcting my problem - - thank you Bridget.
While not as aggressive as all-link chains I found this design to provide good traction in snow and moderate icing conditions. Chains are light weight, easy to mount, and store in compact container when not in use. Design provides extra measure of protection for brake, suspension, and body components where clearances are reduced by tire/wheel size or custom modifications. There isn't a lot of excitement when it comes to tire chains and adjusters unless it is when you need them and you don't have them, or you have them and they don't fit, or you have them and they don't work. With etrailer I managed to miss ALL the excitement! As always I received excellent sales and shipping service to get me the correct chains and adjusters in time for an unscheduled trip, they fit to a "T", and provided excellent traction with no sidewall wear or impact with body or brake components. I always marvel at finding the best service for truck and trailer equipment half way across the country rather than in my own backyard.
I received my snow chains/cables very quickly, in time for our latest round of bad weather. I test fitted them and they seem a little loose but my tires on have about 1/4 of the tread left. If the tires were new or newer, they would fit better. I tried to put them back in the storage bag they came in and it ripped apart at the seams. So while I think the chains are good quality I can not give them highest marks based on the bag. Customer service gets an A+
I haven't used my chains in snow yet, but I installed them on the tires of my F-150 and they fit perfectly. I also found them to be very easy to install. When I go for a ski trip this winter, it will be great to know that I don't have to be overly worried about the weather. I'll also comment that the chains came in a handy carrying case that will easily fit under the seat. Exactly what I was needing.
I went to my local tire person in Turlock and they said the only thing that would work on my Buick Enclave was a traction device that required my lug nuts to be removed to put it on. I just needed some type of chain/cable in case Inter-State 5 had snow on for a planned trip in a couple of weeks. I searched the internet and this company showed up. I read some of the reviews and decided to give them a call. The person I talked to knew about tire traction devices and told me a small cable will work on my car and still be legal in the State of California. I gave them my credit card and my cables showed up on the date promised. I will use them again should I need cables/chains in the future.
Outstanding product and customer service!!! And I highly recommend contacting etrailer before going to your local auto parts store or dealer. They gave me a better price and great professional advice. Unlike most retailers, the sales reps at etrailer kept me informed during every step of the ordering and shipping process. I was especially surprised at how fast I received the snow chains--only 3 business days and the shipping was free. More importantly, the chains were a perfect fit to my truck model and tire size.
Have not actually used the tire chains yet, but they look like good quality. They appear to be just what I wanted and expected. Etrailer shipped them quicker than I expected.
MrBugs - 02/05/2018These chains are terrible. Both snapped in less than 20 miles of driving I n roads covered in 6"+ of unplowed fresh snow. What a joke. My father owned one set of tire chains his ENTIRE LIFE!
Great price for peace of mind for upcoming ski trip. Have not used in the bad weather yet but when we practiced putting them on it was very easy to install the chains. Watching the product installation video on etrailer's website made the installation easier, compared to just reading the written instructions. They come in a nice carry case and the cable chains don't seem as bulky as traditional chains. Will have to see how they work, though. Shipping was extremely quick with etrailer.
Used these for our 2015 Yukon with 20 in wheels on a 2018 ski trip. Were great in the snow. Easy to put on, although it took a few times to get good at it. Unfortunately I used them on our way down and then drove 7 hours home and left in the garbage bag overnight. After pulling them out, they had completely rusted because of the humidity (ocean air). So I get to buy another set.
Product arrived right on time and in perfect condition. The cables are easy to install if you've used cables or chains before, but I hope you don't have to rely on the pictures in the installations instructions because they are just blurry enough to be of no help at all. The cables fit my 275/65/R18 Michelin LTX A/T2 tires pretty well, but if you have tires any bigger than that you will need to purchase a larger size snow cable or chain. A handy cloth carrying case is included, but it's a little tough getting the cables back inside when you're finished using them, so be sure to keep the twist ties that come with the cables to make storage a little bit easier.
recieved the chains in short order in good shape within storage bags with strap handles. they appear to be of high quality and will serve me well when needed. i got two sets as my vehicles are both 4WD.i will practice installation soon and will update with my comments.
They fit good here at home in the gravel driveway. I'll have to wait until we get to Colorado on our hunting trip to actually determine how they do in the snow and mud.The main objective was clearance on the front tires and that seems to be OK so far.
Thanks for the follow up! That's fantastic customer service! Unfortunately, I'm not too happy with the chains. I used them in heavy snow in Angel Fire, NM last year around this time. While we were there they worked great; without them we couldn't gotten to our cabin every day after skiing. The problem is they completely rusted not too long after we got back. I don't think I'll have to buy a new pair this year, but it's likely I will have to much sooner than I expected. I won't buy that brand again. Again, thanks for the follow up!
Response time with my order through etrailer was excellent. I would give an overall "Excellent" but I have not tried the product yet. I think my standard delivery was in about 3 days. As previously said, I have not installed my snow cables on my truck, but I will say visually they appear to be of good quality. The instructions are basic and they look like they are adaquate to help me install the cables for the first time. I am happy thus far with etrailer and plan to make additional purchases thru them in the future.
Seem to be good quality tire chains, hope I got the right size haven’t gotten the opportunity to try them yet
Gary S - 10/06/2018
I bought these for my 2012 Buick Enclave (Lamda platform). These will just barely clear the front strut - by maybe 1/4 of an inch - although that is with a brand new set of tires on the car. They fit very well on the tire, though, so no risk of them coming loose.
I ordered the tire chains because we were predicted to have an ice storm. It did not happen but here we usually get a couple every year. I ordered on line and was expecting to get my order in a week to 10 days. But they updated the shipping and my order arrived in 3 days. I could not be more pleased with the concern of the owners and the service that I received from etrailer. I will be ordering from them in the future.
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