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When you’re driving in light snow or through a chain-required zone, these Glacier cable tire chains give you the extra bite you need without the bulk. Their low-profile rollers wrap around sturdy wire cross cables to add traction while still meeting SAE Class S standards for tight wheel-well clearance. They’re perfect for passenger vehicles that don’t have room for heavy chains and just need a reliable backup when conditions turn slick.
Each cable is arranged in a ladder pattern, so the rollers grip the road evenly as the tires turn. That steady contact helps you pull through patches of snow and slush without the harsh vibration you get from larger links. Because the rollers are round, they roll quietly over pavement and give you a smoother, more controlled ride.
These cables are built for convenience—lightweight enough to handle easily, simple to tension manually, and quick to pack away when the road clears. They come as a pair and store neatly in a reusable tote so you can keep them tucked in your trunk or cargo area just in case. Rubber adjusters, sold separately, are recommended for a snug fit that stays centered on the tire.
Each spring roller is made of case-hardened, low-carbon steel wrapped around heavy wire cross cables. The result is a durable setup that resists wear and corrosion yet stays flexible enough for quick installation. The hard outer surface adds protection against abrasion, giving you dependable traction through light snow season after season.
One set covers a wide range of tire sizes, making these cables a practical choice if you need a compact, emergency-ready traction device. They meet Department of Transportation requirements in all states and come with a 90-day warranty for added peace of mind.
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
I bought these for my 2018 Subaru Outback, and did need to use them last winter (due to getting stuck in heavy unplowed snow). They installed easily exactly as shown in the instructional video (which I had studied ahead of time) — even though I had not practiced first. People say that one doesn’t need to have chains available for Subaru Outbacks and that you should not use them (as per the manufacturers warning), neither of which is true. These are the ones to buy!
I ordered a set of Glacier snow cables for my Subaru Crosstrek. Ordering was so easy and fast and the sale price resulted in a very good value. The information on line made the ordering so easy. Delivery came on the promised date - and although I have not had the opportunity use yet - I watched the videos and will practice soon. I will also re-watch the videos so I am familiar when I do have a trip finalized and I am sure things will work well. Thank you etrailer for making this purchasing experience very easy, fast and with a good product delivered.
These appear to be a great product with outstanding customer service by etrailer. I have not used them yet, and honestly I hope I never do! But they arrived quickly in a handy soft storage case with room for a pair of tighteners. I'll put them is a storage area of my 19' Airstream for emergency use. The fastening system is straightforward and simple to use with the limited clearance in my wheel wells.
I was amazed I got an email response on my order the same day, not to mention a few hours after I placed the order. Etrailer even upgraded my order to 3 - 5 day for a faster delivery. I also got a fallow up to make sure I received my product. WOW! Great Service! Special thanks to Patrick Breedlove for the fallow up, Joe H. for the expedite shipping, and George J. for a quick respond to my order. Keep up the good work. I look forward to doing business with Etrailer.
Excellent Customer SeviceI live in Florida and our family is taking a ski trip to the mountains of North Carolina. Last year, we drove to Greensboro in our van but rented a 4WD vehicle to drive to the mountains. This year we want to avoid that hassle so snow chains were a must-have precaution. The etrailer.com web site was very easy to navigate to find the correct products. Email communication from etrailer.com was continuous and prompt throughout the entire order, shipping, delivery process. The chains shipped quickly and I received them very fast. As the instructions suggest, I have "dry-fit" the chains in my driveway before actually needing them. They fit perfectly and are very easy to install. As a matter of fact, I'm not sure I even needed the rubber adjusters because I can only stretch the adjuster to attach to the chains at two points (the adjusters have five hooks). I have not used the chains to drive in the snow yet and I’m hoping I won't need to use them during our trip. But if I do need them, I am prepared and ready to go thanks to etrailer.com
I actually never used the cables. I am giving them a 5 star based solely on the simple instructions and the ease I had to "practice" putting on the cables before my trip. On my trip, we did encounter snow, but California Highway Patrol was not mandating personal vehicles to install chains.
The piece of mind that I had, was enough to justify the purchase. It chains would have been required, my family would have been safe. Thank you
OK I gave the chains five stars without really trying them out. I gave the 5 stars for customer service and speed with which I received the product, also for their website that made it easy to find the right product.
I purchased these for s Subaru Forester that regular chains don't work. We are headed to Colorado where chains or socks are relied to be in your car during winter months. I was leaning towards tire socks until I did some research and found the Utah does not consider socks as adequate.
These chains, from the video seem to as easy to use as possible. Personally I hope I never need to use them!
This does not fit my Tesla Model Y 2021 with 19’ wheels. The website said it does but it is very short. I even bought the chain adjuster separately. I was in the pouring rain before going into the snowy road trying to put this chains on come to find out it doesnt fit. Im very disappointed
I received my order of the Glacier Cable Tire Chains yesterday and both the chains and the tensioner look fine. I have not had a chance to use them yet. HOWEVER, the cloth bag holding the products has a defective zipper. I do not want to place these items in my car with a broken zipper. I could send you the bag for you to see before you would send me a workable one. Thanks.
I initially purchased the tire chains for use on a trip from Texas to Washington state in October of 2020 but had decent weather and did not need them until a snow storm hit southern Texas this past spring. I had no trouble traveling to and from work during the bad weather. If I did not have the chains, I would not have been driving.
Bought a new pair of Glacier spring tire cables with the adjusters. They arrived in California within a few days. Product purchased for our 2017 Subaru Outback since these are the only authorized tire traction devices for Subaru vehicles. Sold our former Outback after 17 years and 200,000 mile of excellent service. These are almost never necessary on Subaru cars with the rare exception of ice ink conditions on which you can't even stand up. The CHP flags Subaru cars thru without added traction devices because they really aren't needed. A CHP officer once flagged us out of a line of cars being turned around in Truckee when I-80 was closed over Donner Summit because of too much snow and motioned that we were the exception to the rule and were cleared to head on home.
Great, the only thing i was curious about was the rubber tie downs. I am asuming the chains will fit tight enough not to need them?
These chains actually fit the front wheels of my Subaru Outback. (225/65-17) Unlike the "EZ" chains I'd previously bought from online-retailer "A," these chains have inner and outer cables with a sufficient length (circumference) to sit at the widest part of the tire as opposed to the other chains I'd ordered from brand "A" that, at the cross-link points, fell inside the 17" wheel diameter, and therefore interfered with the suspension components of the front wheels.
I'll admit that the split chains that DIDN'T work for me were much easier to install, and they appeared to be of a little sturdier constructions, than the PW1042 chains that I now have, but I couldn't get circumference information for the other company's chains, or confirmation that they'd fit my car, not just my tires.
The pw1042 chains have equal-length inside and outside cables, and they are adjustable, so I can make sure that the inside cable is snug enough, but well clear of the car's suspension. The other company's "EZ" chains offered no such adjustment. I'll probably be using the second notch on the inside of the tires, and then the third or fourth notch on the outside of the tires. The rubber adjusters that I also bought will take up any (not much) slack that there is.
As a woman who needs to use these type of chains due to a neighborhood road that terribly ices when it thaws and rains, they work great to keep me from sliding off the road. I own a Ford Escape and can get these on and off with a little work. My only complaint is that last year these chains were recommended for my vehicle and this year your website says I should not be using these chains, but some other model by Glacier. And one other thing that is totally my fault, is that I bought them last year, but did not need to use them so I never put them on my vehicle, so I did not know that they barely fit my tires even though they were supposed to be the correct size for my tires. I am only able to put them on the first link lock thingy and I use the spreader star bungie, so that makes them tight enough for me to drive out of our neighborhood and get to the paved road to take them off. It would be best if I had a little more tightening chain to work with, but that's on me for not trying them on the tires when I got them last year.
No wonder why this place gets 5 stars. I bought the spring chains for my 2016 Outback, probably won’t use them but some states require you to have them in your car. Awesome website. Easy to find what you need for your vehicle. Fast shipping and very well packaged. Awesome customer service people and if you have any questions they respond fast. Highly recommended and I will use them again.
Kevin
1/27/2019
So far so good. I have not actually needed them. However in the mean time I traded in the 2016 Outback and got a 2019 Outback. Looking forward to trying them out if needed.
Product is well made haven’t used it yet but I’m sure it will work perfectly
Tire cable chains arrived in excellent condition. Got these as a just in case item so haven't had a chance to try them out yet. Fit in the driveway is as advertised. Our experience with ETRAILER has always resulted in great service, the orders are always shipped expeditiously and we’ve never had any problems. That’s why we’re repeat customers.
Carole
1/17/2019
We purchased these as a just in case we need them item. So far we have not had to put these cable chains to the test yet.
shipped out quickly and is made of quality materials.
I received them, put them in my car and ready for the winter months. what else do you need to know?
Needed chains for my Subaru Forester to meet the legal requirement that I have traction devices when I go to the mountains and to get me out of trouble in an emergency. I don't actually plan on ever using them.
I immediately installed them to make sure they fit (etrailer guarantees they will) and to make sure I know how to put them on. The instructions were clear and installation was easier than any other chains I've used. I'm not sure if they would stand up to a lot of use, but they meet my needs.
Kent
11/1/2018
Luckily, I havent had to use them.
I have not used the cables just yet. Hopeful I will not need to since I have AWD. However it's nice to have them just in case. I wasn't sure what ones to get but their customer service was great and shipping was fast. They are a nice set of cables. I definitely do not have any hesitations in using etrailers.
Connie
12/27/2024
Still have not needed to put them on. But its so convenient to keep them in my car in the winter months. I am still glad to have them. I think this company is definitely top notch in customer service.
Perfect fit. Great storage bag. Will buy again!
Great product!
I was worried the cables will scratch the alloy wheels on my 2011 MB E350 (it is the Sport model with low profile tires), but all works very well! I just used them last week at Tahoe, and they performed perfectly! Make sure to tighten the cables all the way up, on the last metal stud.
Great product. Did a dry run in preparation for a trip up to Yosemite in the winter. I purchased these w/ the Titan Chain Multi-Arm Rubber Tire Chain Adjuster (TCMA2) and it fit great on my 2017 Toyota Sienna SE (P235/50R19). The installation video on etrailer.com was VERY helpful.
Thanks to Joshua B. for being so helpful in choosing the right cables/chains for my small Class C RV. My vehicle has AWD and all-terrain tires, but I know that in certain states, you’re required to carry chains/cables under specific conditions. Hopefully, I won’t need to use them, but it’s reassuring to know I’m compliant with the law.
With Joshua’s help, I chose these cables because they’re lightweight and offer good value for the price. I did a test fit, and they worked well. My only complaint is that it’s tricky to fit them back into the small storage bag they come in—you really have to roll them tightly. I found it easiest to use a 1½-inch PVC pipe to start the roll, then slide it out once the cables are wound up.
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Sierra K.
1/10/2022
Rubber adjusters, that are sold separately, are recommended, as the chains you purchased do not have self-tightening cams or adjusters. Here are some for size 15-18 inch rims: item # PW105.
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