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Get some extra traction between your vehicle's tires and the ground with these easy-to-use, easy-to-store traction pads. Perfect when you're stuck in snow, mud or sand.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hey guys, today we're going to take a look at Hopkins GripTrax Traction Plates. Now these are going to be a great tool to keep in your vehicle, it's going to get you out of any sticky situations. Whether you're stuck in the snow, mud, sand, anything like that. We're going to take a closer look at them and then we'll take them outside and show you how to use them.Now that we're in close, we can see all of these raised ridges that are on this wedge right here, that's going to help start your tire by getting the grip you need to get onto the traction plate. And then we have the nice raised ridges and valleys that are going to help get all of the elements accumulated on your tire off and they can drain out through all of those holes. We're also going to have these teeth that are on one side of the plates.
Those are, again, going to help with traction on your tire, so your tire has something to grip while it's pulling itself out.Now here in the back side we'll take another close look. We see that we have those teeth double-sided all the way around. That's because the plate needs to have traction as well, it needs to be stuck on the ground. And we can see the back side of the wedge also has those pointed teeth that are going to help keep the plate in place while you're trying to get unstuck. And also, all of these holes are going to make the traction plate a lot easier to clean.
You can just take a hose to it or a power washer or anything like that. Once they've dried, just put them back in your car and they're ready for use the next time.Now you see I've gotten my car stuck. I just can't get myself out of this with no other traction. And you see that my tires just can't get any traction in this muddy and snowy field. But, don't worry, just grab the traction plates and we'll get to work.
So all we're going to do, just take the wedge part and put it under the front part of our tire. We just want to get it nice and snug under there. Just kind of work it's way in, want to just let it be. Now we're going to get back in our car and see if it can pull us out. Now we're back in our vehicle, we'll put it in drive and just take it slow, let the traction plate do it's job.
Well we're not stuck anymore, so now we can grab our traction plate and get back on the road. And that'll do it for a look at Hopkins GripTrax Traction Plates.
Escellent customer service Product looks good. Well made I think it will work great.
Haven't used them yet, but look like they will do the job
I live in Michigan and just added thease to my order because I figured they might come in handy some day. Only thing I thought they would be Steel not plastic maby I did not read the dis. well but look like they sould work in an emegency.
Wasn't expecting a ton of durability from such a light-duty product, but I was disappointed to find these cracked in a couple spots while rattling around with other stuff in my truck bed. They worked as you'd expect during my controlled test at home, but I haven't needed them yet in practice. But their size makes them very convenient to just always have in the car.
I have not used these in the snow yet , but I have a different brand set that has a much lower “nose” profile that allows the traction pad to be pushed under the tire as far as possible when the tires are already spinning. On these pads (again I have yet to actually use them) I wonder how easily they will go under the tire so that the vehicle can begin to grip them.
Great size to always have room in even the smallest car, so it's quickly accessible and the yellow color makes it easy to find in the mud if you happen to have to use it plus the price makes it an easy gift to buy for several family members
Once again, I purchased a product from etrailer for an "off label" use. In this case, I bought the auto traction mats to be used in the making of homemade snowshoes! They can easily be bent into a snowshoe shape using a bit of heat, and you can attach bindings to the perforations to hold onto your boots. Works just as well or better than commercial snowshoes, and the price (especially from etrailer!) can't be beat.
Already had a pair for myself and was looking for a pair for my sisters. Shipping was super fast and price was cheaper than what i paid two years ago. My sisters love them. I hope we don't need them this year. I sure did last year. I have a 2014 Explorer (not AWD) and it was a breeze getting my truck out of the snow. They are very durable.
Bought and put somewhere in the basement. Didn't try them out, because last year was not that much of the snow.
I bought two sets of these, one set for each car. Like snow chains, it is alway a blessing not to have to use them. That said, they are still in the car with the snow chains.
Using this product for traction on gravel. With two of them I'm able to change direction as I walk the TVXL25 Trailer Dolly up a slight incline. Width and length is ideal. Without this product the dolly wheels just spin in the gravel. Great fix at a great price.
The traction plates have come in handle on many occasions in the Minnesota weather! Great customer service too!
These got my car unstuck from melty snow and mud! I rocked it in reverse, neutral, reverse neutral,until i could get onto Trax Plates. I suggest step lightly on gas or you'll scrape up tires. When I eased onto gas pedal, tires came up and over these beauties!! I was using my friend's, so I ordered these for myself. A++
Haven’t used these yet, but I’m happy with my purchase through etrailer.
Used them one time they bent and broke. Ended up in the next trash can I went by.
Ordering from etrailer was easy, quick, and all products perfectly fit the description. Will order from them again if needed. Thank you!
Exactly as described. Lots easier then getting out and putting chains on when only a little traction will do it. Highly recommend.
Got me out of a snow drift while pulling a trailer.
Purchased these traction devices for an upcoming winter travel trip to Lake Tahoe. Hope I don’t have to use them - but just in case.
Looking forward to it helping this wint er.
I bought these after having a vehicle stuck in the snow. I haven’t had an opportunity to use them yet. They are just a little short , yet easier to stow than longer ones. So I think they are just about the optimum for any non 4 wheel drive.
I have used these twice to get my van unstuck. The worked both times although spinning tire melted a portion of the pad. They are useful and I would recommended them.
eTrailer carried this excellent product and sold it at a very fair price while managing to ship it promptly and very well packaged. The traction plates will come in handy this winter to help my snowblower equipped tractor climb the 12 degree slope of my 250 foot driveway.
Light weight, simple to use, good winter driving insurance.
I Have not used this product yet, but looks to be of a good quality and design. Priced very reasonable.
I will order form this company again!
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Sierra K.
12/2/2021
The traction plate just needs to be snug against the front of whichever tire is stuck. If you take it slow, it should work just fine. Please watch this attached video for details:
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