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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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 |
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Durability | Good | Better | Better | Better | Best | Best |
Easy Install | Good | Better | Better | Best | 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 | #9,728 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #10 in Passenger Car Snow Chains |
Date First Available | August 24, 2012 |
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Value for money | 3.7 | 3.0 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
Easy to install | 3.6 | 3.0 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
Durability | 3.6 | 3.2 | — | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
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compatible vehicles | Car | Car | Car | Car, Bus, Van, ATV, UTV, Semi Truck, Light Truck | — | Tractor |
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Customers like the ease of removal of the snow chains. They mention that it's easy to attach and remove them, and that the release mechanism is quick and easy. Customers also appreciate the great traction and the self-tightening feature. They say that the chains work well, even on icy patches. They are satisfied with appearance, and ease of installation. However, some customers have reported issues with the fit of the chains.
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Customers find the installation of the snow chains to be easy. They mention that the chains are very easy to install and remove, and are quick and convenient to use.
"...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
"...Instead of cables it uses chains. They were very easy to put on and that alone is worth the extra money...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the snow chains. For example, they say they work well, even on icy patches, and have no issues. Some say the chains are the best they've ever used and are worth the time.
"...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
"...These are more expensive but well worth it. Instead of cables it uses chains. They were very easy to put on and that alone is worth the extra money...." Read more
"Easy to put on, work great, easy to take off, no issues. Great bag for storing them. These work way better than the old style I used to use...." Read more
"...They definitely work well though. They turned my 4-door sedan into a 4x4 chick magnet...." Read more
Customers like the traction of the snow chains. They mention that it provides great grip, and would not slip no matter how big the hill. They also appreciate the self-tightening mechanism, which prevents them from coming off from being loose.
"...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
"...I drive in both ice and heavy snow conditions and have had no issues at all with traction or handling...." Read more
Customers like the self-tightening feature of the snow chain. They mention that it's handy and easy to install. The auto-centering and tightening aspects are also appreciated. The product is heavy duty, low profile, and has a self-tensioning ratchet system. It's easy to tighten and center, and seems to be more secure and snug on tires than other brands.
"The design I like. They are easy to install and self tighten. I bought the 0155505 chains for 225 60 r17 tires...." 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
"...So super simple to stretch it to loosen if you have another set of hands)..." Read more
"...I was able to put them on myself without help.- The self-tensioning mechanism is handy.Cons:..." Read more
Customers like the ease of removal of the snow chains. For example, they mention it's easy as pie to take off, the removal process is quicker and easier than installation, and the elastic band makes it easier to attach and remove. Some say that the chains are quite easy to install and disassemble.
"...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
"Easy to put on, work great, easy to take off, no issues. Great bag for storing them. These work way better than the old style I used to use...." Read more
"...They were also easy to take off" Read more
"...the Shur Grip Z cable chains, which are cheaper, these are easier to attach and remove because the elastic band that tightens the Z cables is hard..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the snow chains. For example, they say it has a great design, and the diamond pattern is extremely functional. Some mention that the chains have a nice can case, and are easy to see in the pictures.
"...They do seem like a great design however...." Read more
"...There is a laminated sheet explaining the whole process with easy to see pictures...." Read more
"Was hoping to love these tire chains as they are the nicest and easiest installing ones we've purchased so far but needed to return them...." Read more
"...The diamond pattern is extremely functional. I broke the one for my truck...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the snow chains. They mention that the chain sizing is too small, the tire sising chart is a nightmare, and the replacement chains did not fit the wheels.
"...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
"...So glad we did. At first I thought they sent us the wrong size- they wouldn't fit!..." Read more
"...It was a perfect fit. Close enough that installation is a bit of a chore but with enough slack to make it doable...." Read more
"...and did buy the size recommended for my tire size, and yet they were too small...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the snow chains. Some mention that the metal is okay quality, they last a long time, and the red tabs don't break. However, others say that it has similar weak points that can break, the mechanism is plastic, and durability is a concern. The sides flat, which are crumbling to pieces, and one side broke after 20 miles of drive.
"...They are a bit more expensive than the Peerless, but appear much more durable. Same diamond pattern, S-rated, etc...." Read more
"...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
"...most of the trips and when I checked after the trip, the chains were in great condition...." 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.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Okay, so here's one important thing you need to know... Try them out BEFORE the snow hits. We had a nice sunny day and did a dry run. So glad we did. At first I thought they sent us the wrong size- they wouldn't fit! If you follow the diagram they supply you'll probably end up like we did- frustrated and shaking your head wondering if you ordered the right size. In the diagram they show the person installing them by pulling the top over the top of the tire to link- that doesn't work. If you look online they have an install video that shows the person reaching into the wheel well and linking from behind the tire for the first link. Once we tried that everything went on perfectly. (If you don't do it that way you won't have enough slack to hook the remaining two hooks.) So save yourself any frustration and watch the video. Also, read the directions for taking them off. They come off easy, but there is a specific wheel placement for that to happen. If you don't put your wheel in the right place you'll have a mess! If you do, it's as easy as pie to take off!
We would not have been able to navigate through the storm in my Kia Forte FWD without them. Heck, I would not have been able to make it back home in time - especially when it was snowing again on the Saturday. The chains stayed on most of the trips and when I checked after the trip, the chains were in great condition. I drove at least 6 hours on these chains during the whole trip.
For a petite woman, who never had to use chains before, these are very straightforward and easy to use. Once you practice once or twice, you get the hang of it very quickly. Just read the instructions carefully, and follow each step with patience.
Never slip and sloped with inches of snow on the road. Just drive slow and trust the chains.
One thing I wish I had known beforehand is that you have to drive at 30mph or under to minimize damage to the chains. This can be bothersome if you enter areas where some parts have well-cleaned roads and some roads are packed with snow. Just be patient and drive carefully around the snow.
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If I could rate -10 stars I would. Piss poor product and dangerous as hell.