Quality Chain EasySox Snow Socks for Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & SUVs - Size 77 - 1 Pair

Quality Chain Tire Chains - QC48FR

EasySox is a lightweight traction device made from a specialized fabric. Designed for limited clearance tires, but for use on any vehicle, it will improve your grip on snow and ice covered roads. Easy to install and stores compactly.

Features:

• Snow socks cover your tires to deliver excellent traction when you are driving on snowy or icy roads
  • Specialized fabric sticks to snow and ice, creating friction to provide grip
  • Offers a smooth ride without the vibration and noise caused by standard tire chains
• Constructed of a high-denier, abrasion-resistant woven polyolefin fabric
  • Lightweight and stretchable fabric makes for easy installation and removal while providing a snug fit
  • Elastic bands strongly stitched from the sock to a center ring help to center the sock and keep it on the tire
  • Soft material won't scratch or damage your rims, tires, or car
  • Machine washable
• Durable, long-lasting construction will not tear on snow or ice and stands up to heavy use
• Compatible with anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability (ESP or ESC) control systems
• SAE Class S snow socks are designed for vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance
• Meets Department of Transportation requirements in all 50 states
• Each pair comes in a plastic storage bag with hard plastic snap closure and carry handle along the entire top of the bag

Specs:

• Application: 13"-18" tires (for exact sizes, see below)
• Maximum speed rating: 30 mph
• Quantity: 2 snow socks
• 30-Day limited warranty

Note: The Quality Chains EasySox snow socks are not designed to be used on bare roads. Only use snow socks on snowy or icy surfaces. Do not park for an extended period of time with EasySox installed as they could freeze to the surface.

EasySox snow socks help you safely drive on treacherous roads by increasing traction for your tires. These snow socks are constructed of thick, durable polyolefin, making them long-lasting and extremely effective in ice and snow. The snow socks are designed in Europe and are made to meet the Colorado Department of Transportation specifications.

EasySox Snow Socks vs. Snow Chains

Snow chains can be bulky and difficult to handle, and metal chains can freeze your fingers in cold weather. Tire chains also create noise and vibration while you are driving. When installing and removing chains, you have to be careful to not scratch your car or damage your wheels, especially on cars with limited wheel well clearance.

These snow socks feature a low-profile design and a lightweight construction that make them easy to handle and install. Their soft material won't damage your custom wheels. And their even surface produces no vibration or noise, making for a smooth, quiet ride.

How Snow Socks Work

Your car slides on wintry roads due to a thin layer of water between your tires and the snow or ice. The friction of your tires against the ground melts the snow and ice just enough to create this lubricant. The result is a surface that is slick, which causes your tires to lose traction.

These snow socks are made of a fabric that captures this layer of water. By removing this lubricant, the snow socks are able to use dry friction to restore traction for your vehicle's tires. This occurs in part because the slippery layer of water is effectively wicked away. In addition, once the water is captured by the socks, the snow on the road will begin to stick to the wet fabric of the snow socks. This inhibits the snow from melting. So you get better traction not only because the lubricating layer is gone, but also because of the friction that occurs between the snow now stuck to the snow socks and the snow on the ground.

This method of restoring traction is quite effective. Unlike snow chains, which have metal links or spikes that dig into snow and ice to provide grip, these snow socks rely on friction to increase traction. And the strong, tightly woven polyolefin fabric covers the entire surface of each tire to ensure the most friction possible.

How to Install Snow Socks

1. With your vehicle in park, stretch the snow sock over the top of a tire on the drive axle.
2. Pull the sock down over as much of the tire as possible.
3. Slowly move the car forward 1/2 of a tire revolution, keeping the wheels straight.
4. Stretch the sock over the remaining bare section of the tire.
5. As you drive, the snow socks will center themselves.

How to Remove Snow Socks

1. Pull the snow sock away from the tire and down to the ground.
2. Slowly move your car backward until the sock is completely free of the tire.
3. Store the snow socks in your trunk until next use. Or take them home and wash them in your washing machine.

Class S Designation

SAE Class S tire chains and traction devices are designed for use on vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. Certain newer cars, vans, and small trucks - especially those with large, aftermarket tires - may require Class S traction devices.

How to Choose Snow Socks for Your Vehicle

To choose the right snow socks, you must match your tire size. Those measurements can be found on the side of your tire.

185/60-15

1. (185) - indicates tire width in millimeters
2. (60) - gives you the aspect ratio (sidewall height as percentage of width)
3. (15) - denotes the diameter of the wheel rim in inches

ES77 EasySox Passenger

These chains fit the following tire sizes:

• 145/80-15
• 165/70-15
• 165/80-14
• 175/55-17
• 175/60-16
• 175/65-15
• 175/75-14
• 175/80-13
• 180/85-12
• 185/55-16
• 185/65-15
• 185/70-14
• 195/45-17
• 195/55-16
• 195/60-15
• 195/65-14
• 205/40-18
• 205/45-17
• 205/50-16
• 205/55-15
• 205/65-14
• 205/70-13
• 215/35-18
• 215/40-17
• 215/50-16
• 215/55-15
• 215/60-14
• 225/35-18
• 225/40-17
• 225/45-16
• 225/50-15
• 235/35-18
• 235/40-17
• 235/60-13