Manufacturer | Peerless Chain |
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Brand | SCC |
Model | 0153005 |
Item Weight | 9.4 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.6 x 12.5 x 3 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 0153005 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Exterior | Machined |
Manufacturer Part Number | 0153005 |
Speed Rating | maximum recommeded 30 mph |
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Brand | SCC |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Item Weight | 9.4 Pounds |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
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Value for money | 3.6 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Easy to install | 3.6 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Durability | 3.5 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Easy to use | 3.5 | — | — | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
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compatible vehicles | Car | Car | Car, Bus, Van, ATV, UTV, Semi Truck, Light Truck | Tractor | Car | Car |
material | Alloy Steel | Carbon Steel | Metal | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
weight | 9.4 pounds | — | — | 9.25 pounds | 11.5 pounds | 9.5 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
Auto-Trac's package includes clear, illustrated step-by-step installation and removal instructions, plastic waterproof gloves, as well as the storage bag itself to safely and conveniently hold the chains. Replacement cross members are available through some retailers.
Note: Chain tensioners should not be used.
For passenger car and light truck applications
Auto‑Trac can be installed without moving (or jacking up) the vehicle! The patented, ratcheting tightening system automatically tightens the chain while driving. Just connect the inside cable, attach the two outside self-tighteners and drive. No additional chain tensioners are necessary or recommended.
Auto‑Trac meets Class 'S' clearance requirements on SUVs and pickup trucks, as well as normal passenger cars, matching the capabilities of most of our Z cable products. This is possible because of a highly effective, patented tensioning system.
Auto‑Trac cross member links are made of manganese alloy steel, allowing them to be shorter, narrower and lighter than conventional cross members. This reduces 'fly‑off' during operation and provides more gripping points. The low‑mass 'D' cross section of the links also contributes to longer wear because the impact of the cross members on the road surface is reduced and the surface area contacting the road is increased.
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Handling Performance (Cornering) | Good | Better | Best | Best | Best | Best |
Handling Performance (Starting) | Better | Good | Best | Better | Best | Best |
Durability | Good | Better | Better | Better | Best | Best |
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Security Chain Tire Traction Chain - 0153005
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ASIN | B0091RCHMC |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,869 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #10 in Passenger Car Snow Chains |
Date First Available | August 24, 2012 |
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Customers like the quality, performance, and ease of installation of the snow chain. For example, they mention that they are excellent chains for a passenger vehicle, and that the auto-tensioners seem to work great. Customers are also happy with ease of traction, and self-tightening. That said, opinions are mixed on value, fit, and durability.
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Customers find the installation process of the snow chain to be easy. They mention that it is relatively easy to put on and take off. The self-tightening tech is pretty amazing, and it's straightforward and easy to use. Customers also appreciate that the snow chains come off easy, but there is a specific wheel placement for that.
"...Very convenient. Also the plastic sheet with instructions on it is a very thoughtful include in the package...." Read more
"...tested out installing these and they were a perfect fit and relatively simple to install...." Read more
"...It’s easy to put on but not reliable at all. Would not recommend" Read more
"...Also, read the directions for taking them off. They come off easy, but there is a specific wheel placement for that to happen...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the snow chains. They mention that they work well, they perform perfectly when driving through snow covered roads, and they have never had any issues. Customers also say that the auto-tensioners seem to work great.
"...No rust, no broken parts, reels still work well...." Read more
"...They worked great in snow on top of a bed of thick ice, in a hilly area. No slips, slides, or wheel-spinning. No damage to the car, either...." Read more
"...They definitely work well though. They turned my 4-door sedan into a 4x4 chick magnet...." Read more
"Works as advertised. The hardest part is getting it off and that's pretty easy too. I've used it twice and it's worked perfect both times" Read more
Customers like the self-tightening feature of the snow chain. They say it's durable, easy to install, and painless to tighten and center. Customers also appreciate the self centering and tightening aspects. They mention the self -tensioning mechanism is handy and that it stays adjusted the whole time.
"...The tensioning system works very well and the traction given is excellent.They come with gloves and a very durable carrying case...." Read more
"The design I like. They are easy to install and self tighten. I bought the 0155505 chains for 225 60 r17 tires...." Read more
"...I was able to put them on myself without help.- The self-tensioning mechanism is handy.Cons:..." Read more
"...Les Schwab tire center back in 2009, yet they do come with s self-tightening ratchet system that's not offered by Les Schwab...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the snow chain. They say that the chains are great for their situation, excellent chains for a passenger vehicle, and the best tire chains money can buy. They also appreciate the longitudinal chain segments and the thinness of the steel.
"...Now for the product itself, these are the best chains we’ve ever used...." Read more
"...These chains are great for our situation. We have two sets, one for a passenger car, one for minivan...." Read more
"...to the ones I was using in France years ago - the longitudinal chain segments are a plus and the thinness of the steel cable is a minus although I..." Read more
"...These chains were a pleasant experience and made us feel completely safe." Read more
Customers like the traction of the snow chain. They say it has very good traction, no more skidding or slipping, and it grips well. Customers also appreciate the comfort and smooth ride provided by the auto tightening feature. They mention that the chains didn't flop around at all and that they don't spin.
"...a very rough ride, but with a little bit of a soft surface they're very smooth...." Read more
"...No slips, slides, or wheel-spinning. No damage to the car, either...." Read more
"...The tensioning system works very well and the traction given is excellent.They come with gloves and a very durable carrying case...." Read more
"Nice fitment. Plenty of traction on the icy roads." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the snow chain. Some say that they fit perfectly, while others say that the chain sizing is too small and the tire sising chart is a nightmare.
"...other thing is that the reels can occasionally be sticky, not wanting to take up the cable, as if there is some source of catch or drag internally...." Read more
"...I'm older (60+yo), and installed while in my garage. They are snug fitting, so you have to read the instructions, reviews, and watch videos for..." Read more
"I tested out installing these and they were a perfect fit and relatively simple to install...." Read more
"...So glad we did. At first I thought they sent us the wrong size- they wouldn't fit!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the snow chain. Some mention that it's good quality durable, and could last for a couple seasons. However, others say that it has similar weak points that can break, the sides flat, and crumble to pieces.
"...It is actually very impressive, much better than I expected given the relatively small diameter of the chains...." Read more
"...needed to use them, finally used them on my trip and one side broke after 20 miles of drive. It’s easy to put on but not reliable at all...." Read more
"...They are a bit more expensive than the Peerless, but appear much more durable. Same diamond pattern, S-rated, etc...." Read more
"...The second chain ended up having a quality control issue...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the snow chain. Some mention that it's a great buy, while others say that it is a waste of time, money, and effort. Some customers also mention that the design is ridiculous and the chains are useless.
"...No complaints about quality for the price, these will be good for the entire season if not longer...." Read more
"...Without the chains the poor rear wheel drive Smart car is nearly worthless...." Read more
"...I have yet to use them during a snowstorm, but I do know they were less expensive than the same type of chains I purchased from Les Schwab 13 years..." Read more
"...They are a bit more expensive than the Peerless, but appear much more durable. Same diamond pattern, S-rated, etc...." Read more
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PACKAGING: The heavy bag that they come in has held up well getting moved around from storage bins to trunks to floorboards, getting the chains taken in and out. Very convenient. Also the plastic sheet with instructions on it is a very thoughtful include in the package. I'm kneeling on the ground to get these on and off and this keeps me dry. It has held up as well.
FIT: I used the manufacturer reference tables and bought the size indicated for my tire size. It was a perfect fit. Close enough that installation is a bit of a chore but with enough slack to make it doable. Once installed the fit is perfect, no slippage, no flopping.
INSTALLATION: The process can be a bit of work but it isn't bad at all. Figure out which end to sling under the car first so that when installed the reels are facing out, stand slightly behind the tire, hold one end in my left hand, draw back the other end with my right and then sling it under the car behind the wheel. The free end wraps around the tire. Find the other end of the cable and hook it in the coupler. Rotate things around so that the gap to be taken up by the reel/cable is at the bottom of the tire contact patch. Pull the cables from the reel and hook the ends. Release the reels to take up the slack. Giggle and work things around so that the amount of take-up is even between the two reels. That's it. Drive a few dozen feet and check to make sure everything is tight ant take-up is still even. Adjust if needed. Good to go.
REMOVAL: This one can be a pain. You never know where the coupler on the cable on the back side of the tire is. Pull slack from the reels, unhook the cables. Grab the cable from the back side of the tire and pull it up or back or something till you can find the coupler and release the main cable. Sometimes it's packed with ice and in an inconvenient spot. If you care enough to do this you could find out where it was at prior to starting the removal process and roll the car till it gets to a good spot. About half the time I can uncouple it with nothing more than some strategic shaking, a few times I've had to chip ice and thaw with my hot hands, most of the time it is somewhere in between. Once everything is unhooked move the reels to a safe spot and pull the car forward a couple feet to get off the chain so you can pick it up. Shake off the ice and water and lay out to dry before re-bagging.
PERFORMANCE: I've used them through two winters now, driving on hard ice, grainy piled up sleet, wet packed snow, and deep dry powder. Total mileage is about 30mi, about 2/3 of it on hard ice with grainy sleet on top of it, the rest of it in snow and slush. Probably less than 1mi total on bare asphalt. Without the chains the poor rear wheel drive Smart car is nearly worthless. The dumb traction control uses braking instead of power vectoring and the result is it becomes immobile pretty quick in slick stuff, bogging down the motor with braking. With these chains on it drives almost as sure-footedly in the slick stuff as it does on dry pavement. It is actually very impressive, much better than I expected given the relatively small diameter of the chains. On really hard ice they will slip if I try to put too much power down or try climbing up a very steep hill, but if I am being careful at all they don't really slip much. Even when they don't feel like they're slipping they throw up a rooster-tail of ice behind me as I drive. Very grabby. On hard ice and pavement it is a very rough ride, but with a little bit of a soft surface they're very smooth. I can comfortably do 25-30mph on snow and grainy ice and feel like they would work well as traction beyond that but I don't want to stress them beyond their structural capacity.
DURABILITY: I've been worried about this based on other posts but so far they've been great. No rust, no broken parts, reels still work well. The only issues I've had are minor things which have little to know bearing on performance and utility. One of the reel cables has a slight permanent bend in it, presumably from the cable being pulled at an extreme angle from the reel while in use. It doesn't affect the reel take-up or performance, it just looks like it might could become a problem some day if it happens more. The other thing is that the reels can occasionally be sticky, not wanting to take up the cable, as if there is some source of catch or drag internally. I solve it by fully extending the cables and taking them up again. Again, not really affecting much now but I could see whatever is going on inside could maybe become a problem. Despite these couple things I feel like I've more than gotten my money's worth so even when they finally do wear out I'll not feel bad about it.
They worked great in snow on top of a bed of thick ice, in a hilly area. No slips, slides, or wheel-spinning. No damage to the car, either. Drove a short distance on bare pavement on the main (plowed) road, but went slow even though people behind me weren't happy. I did not drive in the wheel ruts, but drove with my tires in the snow humps.
As I get older I'm not sure I will be able to install these because the last hook is a bit tight and requires a little strength. However, I think I can get a neighbor to install these in my dry garage for a few bucks, and then I can scoot around in any snow conditions feeling safe and responsible.
As for the quality, I'm skeptical that these may not last very long, but that is a premature statement. I may purchase another backup set, or carry some other device should the Peerless break while in use. Truthfully, I don't think I could install/uninstall out in the cold snow, so I'd have to call for help if they broke while driving.
Overall, this old lady is pleased with the first use in rough weather.
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UPDATE: I contacted Peerless to see if there was a slightly larger chain that would have a bit more slack to make the connections easier. Unfortunately my tire is between sizes, so anything larger would provide too much slack so the chain would not be tight. Peerless customer service response was quick (1-day).
I decided to keep the Peerless as a backup chain, and purchased another set from Les Schwab Tires called Quick Fit (Laclede Alpine Premiere brand). The Quick Fit has a more durable and adjustable connection system (not ratchets). They are a bit more expensive than the Peerless, but appear much more durable. Same diamond pattern, S-rated, etc. Check YouTube for the Les Schwab Quick Fit to see for yourself.
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If I could rate -10 stars I would. Piss poor product and dangerous as hell.