by: HH12/30/2022

I practiced with these several times before needing them. While not as fast as in the video, I got pretty adept at installing them. My driveway is steep enough that I can't always make it up, even with dedicated snows.
When I actually needed them during a Backcountry ski trip, they broke, causing me to have to alter my plans.
I contacted etrailer twice. Once shortly after it happened, and once when I was first prompted for this review and did not hear back either time.
I think I am the outlier- I spent a huge amount on the chains because of their great reviews, and expect I just had some bad luck.
I have also, in general, had great experience with etrailer customer service, and expect they may be dealing with some of the same staffing issues as the rest of the world.
The vehicle in the picture isn't mine, but was on our two hour drive to the closest Canadian Tire after the chains failed.
Other pics show the problem, and my failed field repair.
The rust showed on the chains by the time I got home from a 1 week trip-. I couldn't hang them up to dry on our campervan trip.1491360

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by: Wally S12/27/2022

The easy install was just as I was told.
Well made product1489848

This company is the best. Their service is outstanding. I not only received my snow tire chains very quickly but when I needed assistance with confirmation on how to install and remove them they were so helpful on the phone!

The tire chains are very easy to install; I highly recommend them.756091

This is a great set of snow chains. It took me less than five minutes to install them the first time. The next time it took only about two to three minutes. Easy to install and remove. Great bag with instructions. Couldn't have made it any easier unless you had someone else doing it for you. 324639

This is the best tire chain and etrailer was so quick, efficient, with good communication. Great job....thanks938914

They worked as expected. Quick to install, quick to take off. They have a bigger footprint in storage bag due to the self tensioning mechanism, but its worth it to be able to take them on/off so easily.1232721

Haven't put the product on the car yet (no snow)... but ordered these for the wife for ease of install in case. (Oregon is a carry traction state, so some passes will require them in the vehicle). The chains themselves are in good shape - the box was a bit beat up, but wasn't bad enough to affect the chains (that were in the carry case inside the box). Will update after some use - positive or negative. etrailer itself was great!461260

Very pleased with the service!
I placed my order on line. I did not know, but it did not go through. Krystal called me the next day(Saturday), to let me know. She also placed the order for me and had a co worker check on Sunday to make sure it went through.
I bought some Thule quick install tire chains. Very pleased with the product. It was just as they said.
Their Web site was easy to navigate.
Shipping was very quick, just as they said it would.
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Fastest delivery I've received here on the mountain. Great service and good prices!1158934

by: Leah 12/23/2021

VERY easy to put on and take off. Best chains I've ever owned. Worth the price.1229809

Chains are just as described and easy to install. A good value 238611

Very easy to install and remove. Great product.593188

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Fits well. Easy to put on and take off. Silicon spray on the red cables seems wise. Maria was amazing in customer service. I love etrailer. One thing I would change. Use fewer staples when packing the box. I had lots of staples in my Konig box, which I would liked to have kept nice with a $[XX] product. See photos1472884

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by: CG02/26/2022

Review from a similar Easy Fit in Tire Chains

I have driven on these chains for a year. Here are my thoughts. They are probably good for someone who just needs to drive on a chain to get from their chalet to the ski lift while looking fly. However we own land in the mountains of Colorado about three miles up a private road that is unmaintained. We routinely face 6-8 inch drifts, steep inclines, and hairpin turns. When you can actually get this chain on, it works fine. However, after the first time, you will basically never get this chain on properly again. The first time I put them on, I was in love. Then I tried to take them off after getting a mix of heavy snow and dirt into the release canal. When you hit the quick release, it goes up about a quarter of the way, and you have to reach behind the wheel and pull to get the wire to release. From there, everything goes downhill. The wire stretches a little from having to pull it off the wheel. Then when you step on the quick tighten, it tightens, unless the snow underneath is too icy/firm, then it only tightens sort of. You can take it off and retry, but that loosens the wire a little bit more. Soon enough, the chain isn't actually tight against the wheel. But it stays on. Which is fine if you don't spin. But if you hit a spot where you spin, then the chain goes shooting off the back like a bola. You can put it back on, but it doesn't ever tighten down well enough again. Last time I went up to our property, I got in fine, losing one chain along the way, but when I tried to get out, got stuck three times because I couldn't keep the chains on my tires. Trying to get them on in deep snow, under tire spun icy snow, don't bother. TL;DR, great if you have to use them once or twice in cute, clean, snow. Anything of actual need, get different chains.1266767

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These chains will be a solid choice for moderate snow and ice. They will not work as well as a heavier chain for heavy snow however they only require 10 mm of clearance to install. They are designed to securely stay on the tire. I recommend viewing our video install on a 2019 Toyota Highlander.

-- Jenny N - 03/21/2022

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by: David 01/31/2023

Review from a similar Easy Fit in Tire Chains

So thankful I have these chains. They have bailed me out more than once. I opted to buy them instead of getting dedicated winter tires. As with most chains, once you put them on your tires, you really can't go more than 35 MPH, so you won't be using them for long times - just when you need to use them, and only when you need to use them. (I also purchased a pair of rugged winter gloves from Home Depot which I keep in the case with the chains, which I recommend because it's cold and snowy outside wherever you are going to put them on.) I highly recommend these as the ultimate backup.1510968

by: Mark12/29/2021

Review from a similar Easy Fit in Tire Chains

I'm giving these 3 stars because they were difficult to install in deep spring mush, and broke when I tried to get myself unstuck. I give them 1 star for that use. Absolutely did not work. Though I didn't get a chance to try this, I think they'd be fairly convenient to install in a chain up area to get over high mountain passes. So I'll give them a generous and hypothetical 5 stars for that, and average my rating to 3 stars.1233432

Sorry to hear this. I am wanting to know how these chains broke on you. We actually have an install video of how these fit on a 2019 Toyota Highlander so I am wondering if they fit just as well for you. The actual install starts at the 7:15 mark:

-- Sierra K - 12/30/2021

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I appreciate the email sierra - I have not had them out since they broke last winter and can’t remember exactly where they broke. But I’ll take a look when I get home after New Years and would be happy to let you know. I did watch the videos but the red cable just would not pull all the way underneath the tire without reinstalling a couple times.

-- comment by: Mark - 12/30/2021

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Yes, it can be tricky keeping the red cable secure under the tire during installation. I would tuck it under the tire as best as possible then connect it to the red hook in the back. Give the chains a pull so that you know that you have secured it well enough.

-- Sierra K - 12/30/2021

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by: Maria03/15/2022

Review from a similar Easy Fit in Tire Chains

They broke the first time I used them. I hadn't had to use them until almost a year after purchasing them and when I did the cable snapped after about 20 miles. I was almost left stranded on a mountain at 1:30am with no cell phone service in the snow. Thankfully I was able to make it slowly and safely off the mountain without chains the rest of the way, but just barely.

I feel confident that I applied them correctly based on the instructions and website videos, so I believe they were defective.

I'm still trying to contact Konig to have them replaced, but the responses I'm getting are half in English and half something else even though I chose English. So I'm pretty frustrated with the customer service on Konig's end at this point.1272978

The manufacturer would like to reach out to you.

-- Jenny N - 03/25/2022

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Quick service, chains fit fine with video. Waiting for the first big snowfall to test them out.
Super fast to put on.1468928

by: Rebecca11/19/2017

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These chains are truly magical! On our first trip up to the mountains, the snow started suddenly coming down on us before the CHP could even get out there to set up chain controls. Traffic slowed unexpectedly to a stop, and our tires began to spin. We were stuck in the middle of the road. Out we popped, put on our chains, and about 3 minutes later we were (easily) moving past all the other people putting on their chains. We were literally alone on the road while everyone else got their chains on. They were that fast! Because of the weather conditions, we actually had to take them off and then put them back on two additional times on that drive, which would have been really miserable with any other chains.

I do have a couple things to be aware of:
1) You need to line the tires up perfectly in order to get them off, so it helps to have a second person to tell you when to stop.
2) During one of our installations, as we started to drive off we heard an odd sound. I got out to check and one of the tensioners had come undone, because a clip had come off of it. I was able to find the clip and get it back on, and we didn't have any further trouble - however we later inspected all the clips and saw that that one (as well as one other) did not look quite right. Worried that we would run into trouble on another trip, I called etrailer.com first - they directed me to call the company. I did, and the company was so helpful! I had taken photos of the broken chain and they quickly approved my warranty claim based on those photos and sent me a new set, in time for our next trip! We are now always careful to put the chains on, drive a few feet (so that they tighten) and then make sure they are on securely.

I still give them 5 stars - they are fantastic chains.453388

Due to the lack of snow in our area, I have only used them one other time so far. But I’m still really glad we have them and everything in my review I still agree with.

Rebecca - 11/21/2018

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by: Glenn 12/28/2022

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We've never had to use these but it's absolutely necessary in snow country. I just wish the packaging wasn't so large. A previous set that we had for another similar sized SUV was quite a bit smaller.1490520

by: Neil05/16/2022

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For such a large chain, this is so easy to fit and remove. I used it only Subaru Ascent on a winter trip to Montana driving on packed snow, unplowed backcountry roads and some ice. Worked perfectly every time1298616

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I must say I was skeptical about easy installation. I am pleased to say these chains were EASY AND FAST to put on. Not disappointed at all. It’s worth the extra money and this chain will work on my pickup truck and Jeep Grand Cherokee, so not that costly after all. Highly recommended 732451

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Madalynne - 12/15/2020

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by: Gsaxon12/04/2019

Review from a similar Easy Fit in Tire Chains

I have a 2017 Ford Explorer with front wheel drive and these chains are tiny enough to clear the fender and wheel well connections when turning.
I have used it only twice: last year around Christmas and this past Thanksgiving week, both leaving Mammoth Lakes, CA. It's a little tricky in that unless you wrap the the rear/inside of the tire properly, or not step on the spring lever hard enough, the chain may not set and may fall off. So, once putting them on, one must drive about 5-10 yards and check them, and stop again about 100 yards later and check them again.
This last time one was not set properly by my nephew despite giving him instructions, and the chain fell off about 10 yards later. So care must be taken in putting them on properly.
Now, having said all this to caution anyone about installing these chains, I unhesitatingly recommend them. They are well worth the price. Taking them off is much easier. I was done taking them off a lot sooner than those removing other chains who parked long before me where the roads were cleared.
They get easier to put on with more practice.729390