Winter driving can become dangerous very quickly. So what do you do when your car or truck gets stuck in the snow and tire chains are not available or cannot be used? Fortunately there are options available. Portable tire traction devices are great alternatives to snow and tire chains when your vehicle needs emergency traction.
Portable tire traction devices have many great benefits:
- No installation required, usually.
- One size fits all, usually.
- Can be used in winter for snow and in summer for mud.
- Provides emergency traction when tire chains are not available.
- Cheaper than purchasing tire chains.
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The ShurTrax all weather traction aid is a large vinyl bladder that holds water. Filling the bladder with water adds weight over the rear axle of full size pickup trucks and SUVs to add instant handling and traction control. Simply add water with a garden hose. Four brass grommet tie-downs holds the bladder securely in place, improving vehicle balance, handling, cornering and traction on slippery roads.
GoTreads are a patented automotive device designed to provide traction to a vehicle’s drive tires when stuck in snow, mud, or sand. They are a great emergency tire traction aid when tire chains are not available. GoTreads are made of flexible, high strength polypropylene copolymer. When folded, they are small enough to be stored under the car seat.
GoClaws traction device strap around tires to enhance traction in snow and mud. The patented Pascal-tech chambers in the treads help the tire gain traction in slippery conditions. Made of soft polyurethane, GoClaws will not damage your vehicle, your tires, or the road, making them legal in places where tire chains are not legal.
AutoSock HP 735 is a lightweight, fabric-based, temporary traction aid for cars and trucks. This high-technology tire covering uses specially patterned fibers that optimize grip on slick surfaces. Through its weaving pattern and thousands of small fibers, AutoSock clings to snow and ice, increasing vehicle traction and improving safety.
Tow Truck in a Box™ is guaranteed to get you unstuck from snow, mud or sand. Tow Truck in a Box™ assembles in seconds and gets your vehicle back on the road in minutes. You don’t have to wait around for a tow truck or pay hefty towing fees.