ISSE Textile Snow Chains, Super, Size 58

When you look at these, you think "there's no way that can work." But they do! My driveway is 2000 feet long, and though our neighbor usually plows us out, we can't always count on that. Even after plowing, snowmelt can re-freeze and make it dangerously slick. Part of the driveway is both curved and hilly, so even snow tires need help. I used to have tire chains for my old RWD Volvo, and they worked great, but since the roads were usually plowed, it was a huge pain to put the chains on, drive to the end of the driveway, and take them off again. Cold, wet, and miserable.Now I have a FWD Honda, and chains are a bit tricker for FWD - and since they require tighter tolerances, more expensive. So I bought these snow socks, hoping they'd work as advertised.Incredible! They're super-easy to put on. Your hands hardly touch the snow. Just pull them around the top of the tire, tuck in at the bottom, then drive the car forward a few feet and pull the rest over the tire. Now, just put it in gear and go. It pulls through wet snow, deep snow, and even ice. One day we had 8 inches of snow on the driveway, which hadn't been plowed yet, and I had to get to work. I thought, well, I'll give it a try. No hesitation, the car just went. I could see snow getting "plowed" by the front bumper, yet the car just kept going. I made it all the way out with zero difficulty.I used them another time when I got caught at work after a sudden snow squall which dumped 5 inches of wet snow in 90 minutes. The roads around the office were unplowed and had packed down to slick lumpy ice. Cars were sliding all over, into each other and off the road. But with the snow socks on, and leaving plenty of distance to the car in front of me, I had no problems at all. When I got to the highway, I found it had been plowed, so I pulled over and took the socks off. Had to - driving any distance on clear roads will shred the material. It's about the only drawback, I'd say. But it's even quicker to take them off than put them on - just tug off the top of the tire, roll the car forward, pick them up. They will be sloppy wet and dirty, so I'd suggest keeping a plastic trash bag or bin in your trunk to put them in.

I was back and forth about these, but living in the country and just getting a front wheel drive car again, I had to do something. Got them on time and tried them in 3" if snow. It was a really nice surprise compared to without them. No problems. Keep you speed down like the directions say because they start to make sounds underneath when you get above 25 mph. Getting then on took a little effort but not much to it. Wrap one half on each side of the tire, move ahead, and wrap the other half on the tire. I will have to update in deeper snow, but if it's too deep, the underside of the car will get hung up so it won't matter what you drive. Use sizing chart of manufacturer to size for your vehicle. Would recommend.

I needed “chains” for my new Volvo XC60. Actual chains are not recommended. The tire is big with a weird aspect ratio 21 255 40. Couldn’t even find it listed in the sizing chart, but Washington state will fine you if you aren’t carrying approved traction devices, so I bought a pair to be legal crossing the pass. I didn’t think I’d ever need to actually use them in this AWD car , but I stupidly got myself stuck in a drift. The socks were a snap to apply and they pulled me right out. Not sure how long they will hold up, but probably long enough for my purposes.

I bought these for my brother who lives in the woods. He needed them only to get up an unpaved, rugged/harsh hill to the main road. They are extremely easy and quick to put on and remove. Be sure to only use them as directed. They are not meant to go very far.

We've had record-breaking amounts of snow in our area this season. The Shark socks were purchased so that chains did not have to be used. The first set worked very well, initially. Then they shredded. We returned them for a second set. We were told by family members in England to keep our speed low, which we have done. The second set developed a tear tonight in one of the socks. Nothing came with the socks to inform the buyer when, how, and where to use them, or not use them. The person using the socks cannot afford snow tires, and they seemed the better option for chains. I don't know if we should try again, or simply go back to chains.

These worked amazing! My front wheel drive vehicle couldn’t make it up our steep driveway this winter without these! Easy to put on and off too. Definitely recommend!

I had an opportunity to use the snow socks today on my Mitsubishi Eclipse. Road conditions included 2-3 inches of snow with some ice and most of the driving was a combination of cobblestone and asphalt road in moderate hilly terrain. The snow socks were very easy to put on…it took approximately 5 minutes for both front wheels. The socks performed superbly driving approximately 20 -25 MPH. I like them and they saved me from potentially getting stuck in the snow.

Updated.... used 3 times can't go over 20mph and they're already falling apart!

After using them I quickly washed out any dirt in a bucket and then machine washed after use.Seem great again, ready for next year.

アルファロメオ・ジュリエッタ用に購入。タイヤサイズは225/40R 18です。タイヤハウス内の隙間が結構狭いため、装着はそれなりにコツがいります。しかし一度装着し、ゆっくり走ると自動でセンターにすっぽりと収まりました。この辺は説明通りな感じです。しかし外す時は結構大変。雪でぐちょぐちょに濡れ、冷えてタイトにフィットしていればいるほど外す手がかりを見つけ出すのが大変でした。当然腕も濡れるしね。カッパ必須かも。その辺りは慣れが必要かもしれません。普段雪道を走ることなんてほぼない地域ならちょっとした雪国に行く時にわざわざスタッドレスタイヤ用意しなくてもなんとかなります。というか、グリップ力はかなりのモンだと思います。新雪が10cmくらい積もった路肩に突っ込んでもスタックすることもホイルスピンすることもなく楽々脱出できます。ただ、時速40km以下で走行しなければならないで、バリバリ雪道やアイスバーンなんかだと車の流れ自体もゆっくりだからいいけど、いざ除雪された長めのトンネルなんかに入ったら、スタッドレス車は雪道のノロノロ運転のストレス解放され一気にスピードアップしますので、このスノーソックスつけた40kmのノロノロ運転車だと後続の車にかなり不審がられます。片側1車線で追い越し禁止のトンネルなんかだとハザードつけて走行してても相当ヒンシュク買ってる気がします(笑)。その重圧に耐えられず60kmくらいで走ったところ、縫い合わせ付近に小さな破れというか、ほつれができていました。やはり40km走行厳守ですね。着脱簡単だとはいえトンネル入る前に取り外し、トンネル抜けたら再装着…なんて（少なくとも自分の車では）めんどくさ過ぎてやってられませんので、その辺りのデメリットがあることも理解しといたほうが良いかです。タイヤチェーン必須の高速道路なんかでも使うのにちょっと勇気がいるかもしれません。ただ、スタッドレスみたいに常用はできないけど緊急脱出用としてのアイテムとしては最強かもです。総合的には大変気に入っています。また次回使うチャンスが来ることを楽しみにしています。

雪道を走行する頻度がたまに程度であれば良いかと思います。装着は説明通り。比較的簡単です。ただ、車を少し動かす事は、一人では面倒だなと思いました。スノーソックスの有無で走行比較はしていないので分かりませんが、それなりにグリップはしている様に感じました。あと、どちらかと言えば、外す時の方が大変です。汚れも酷く、水分をかなり含んで重くなっている為です。また、びしょびしょのスノーソックスを、トランクにどう片付けるか？が想定外でした。（帰宅するまで装着したままではないので、取り外しと再装着の事も考えて対策を練る必要があります）

Nous voilà dans le col du lautaret à mettre nos chaussettes fraîchement achetées et essayées dans le garage. Mais au bout de quelques km un balourd incroyable sur une neige fraîche et dense. Un bruit très fort de frottement et plusieurs arrêts pour les recentrer sur les pneux... Jusqu a ce que nous les retirions et constations qu elles étaient toute trouées. Nous n avons pas dépassé le 30km/h. Voilà 4 chaussettes, 120 euros à la poubelle, ça fait cher pour 10 bornes. Photos à venir.La taille 74 préconisée pour la taille de nos pneux ne convient absolument pas.J insisterai d écrire des commentaires jusqu à ce qu Amazon le diffuse car il en va de la SÉCURITÉ des conducteurs qui font confiance à ces accessoires !