FLEX TRAX™

ADVANCED TRACTION SYSTEMS™

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Testimonials / Professional Reviews

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 What actual users of our technology are saying:

"Thanks for creating
such an innovative and practical product."
-David McCoy

"Great news:  the goClaws are installed and just shy of
awesome!  those rubber pads have amazing "stick" on
the polished ice here in Steamboat. 

This set of goClaws are on an antique john deere skid
steer that is used to clear snow.  the top speed of this
machine is about 4mph.  the normal in-use speed is
only about 1mph. 

I'll leave the goClaws on until May.  the rubber pads are
supper nice because this machine is stored in a garage.
Studs or chains could damage the floor and/or the brick
paved driveway which is the focus of the snow removal.

I might buy another pair for the other two tires."

cheerio!  -gordo

"Live in Oregon, do lots of skiing. Bought these a few months ago, super happy. I have AS tires on my rig (great for our wet weather) but hate swapping out for AT when I go to the mountains. Solution Go claws. I was a little apprehensive at first, but so far they have been awesome."

steve
2000 4Runner

Police Crusier

"I wanted to thank you for the outstanding service and product support shown by your actions.

Unfortunately, this kind of service is all too lacking in our economy,

and it deserves to be recognized where it exists. Kudos!"

"Worked Brilliantly and were very easy and quick to put on!"

"I just wanted to write to say thank you so much for sending the snoclaws all the way to me in NZ, they arrived quickly as you said they would, and we used them on the weekend to get our van out of the skifield carpark where there was alot of snow on the ground and an uphill slope.They worked brilliantly and were very easy and quick to put on even in the cold. I am glad that we now feel alot safer and more confident getting up and down from the skifields in NZ."

Kind regards
Anna Graham

"The Go Claws can be used for offroading and snow instead of just on snow like the Sno Claws. Their beefier and much more durable. They were used on a 2wd Chevy after I was already stuck in about a foot of mud/snow and worked flawlessly!"

 T-REXterra; 01-21-2013 at 04:26 PM.

"Please don't advertise to much, I really liked all the chain installers watching me slide my Claws on in under 2 minutes here in Ca.  while heading over Donner Pass.  It was Awesome seeing the looks I got while driving past those with chains.  Love the Product and can't wait to get back in the thick of what Mother Nature has to offer."   Vincent Hurtado

GoClaws delivered!

..."It was a tossup whether we we’re more impressed or just grateful that they had worked so well."

Thanks for thinking Tony

We live at about 9K feet, west of Colorado Springs, CO. A couple of years ago I was on-line, researching alternatives to chains for my 35x12.5x15. Decided on, and purchased two sets of the GoClaws.

Its January now and we’ve have several moderate snow falls. Over the weekend I took my oldest daughter on what was supposed to be a brief, uneventfully 4 wheel drive outing. We went on a familiar moderate trail not far from where I live. I was surprised at how much snow was still on the ground in areas, it was the wet, heavy kind of snow that fills the lugs on your tires and renders them almost useless. We hadn’t gone far before we got stuck. I was able to shovel enough snow, to retreat. Undaunted, we went around that obstacle and continued on. Soon we decided that there was enough snow in areas to take a short loop back and head for home.

That when we got stuck a second time. The difference being, there was no way to dig out. In front of us was about 100 yards of incline trail. The left wheels were in about 8 to 10 inches of wet snow and the right side was in about a foot and a half. Shoveling it would have meant a stroke.

 I have carried my GoClaws in the truck every winter; this would be the first time I needed to use them. I had practiced the installation when I first got them on dry, flat ground – it went just like the video.

But now I had to first dig out each wheel to correctly install the GoClaws. Back in the truck my daughter and I look at each other, we both knew this is our only chance to get out.

 In low gear, we give it the gas, and all four tires were moving forward. The GoClaws were digging in, and they don’t stop digging until we had traversed the snow field. At that point it was a tossup whether we we’re more impressed or just grateful that they had worked so well.

Tire chains would have failed us, that’s why I purchased the GoClaws. Anticipating that some day, I would need something more aggressive to help get me out, and the GoClaws delivered!

Got to love it when a plan comes together.

Thanks for thinking Tony

Regards,

Brent Nafus

I worked at Les Schwab for years, and can't count the number of people who came back with busted up chains, asking for refunds, because they threw on chains where it was neither necessary nor helpful. A couple times chains wrapped around an axle causing real damage when they snapped.

This tire chain product is excellently designed and constructed. I have a friend who uses them on his ATV and they work great!
I ordered a pair for my minivan, but unfortunately, the wheel well didn't have enough clearance and the struts inpeded the free movement of the tires with the goclaws on.
So, check carefully to make sure that your vehicle has sufficient clearance in the wheel well to accomodate this product.

John Daniels

I just came from a two track in Northern Michigan. 15" of fresh snow on top of 12" hard pack. We were 1.5 miles in. Coming out, I put the SnowClaws on and drove out. Practice before you need them. TODAY, they were PRICELESS!

Thank You!

Bill Price

Your trax work great for plowing our driveway!

  Regards,

Jim Conn

(Argentina)

I am back from the mountain test of your GoClaws and

I'm very glad your products work as advertised!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was able to really use it on the mountain ice and snow

and they work great especially on snow or mud!!!


Best Regards,

Lic Pablo Pereyra Pose
C.E.O.

"I have personally tested these and would trust my family's safety to them implicitly. I am in my 60's and able to install them in under 3 minutes! I find their ease of use gives me great peace of mind."

Townhall-talk Edmunds

 Review of the snoclaws.
 

"Its really amazing how well they work!

I have an AWD Element and I tried them out in deep snow on the front wheels with no difficulties whatsoever.

I would highly recommend them!
 
I can't wait to try them out in the sand and mud." xtremebogdog

Mad Genius reviews

This is an excellent product. Traction is great, and once one gets the hang of it, the installation and removal are a very simple and easy. The only down side are the instructions which are a little hard to follow. I strongly recommend that you practice the installation in your garage or in your driveway and in the daylight, before you have to put them on in deep snow without much light, like we tried the first time! Beth Stargoth

Overall Customer Rating: 

4 out of 5

RoundHouse

Location: Michigan, North West Lower Peninsula

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Overall Customer Rating: 

5 out of 5

6345

Location: Minnesota

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

This tire chain product is excellently designed and constructed. I have a friend who uses them on his ATV and they work great.
I ordered a pair for my minivan, but unfortunately, the wheel well didn't have enough clearance and the struts inpeded the free movement of the tires with the snow claws on.
So, check carefully to make sure that your vehicle has sufficient clearance in the wheel well to accomodate this product.

A few things. I have been driving front wheel drive cars, 4 wheel
drive and all wheel drive cars and trucks for the last 30 years. Are 4
wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles better in the snow? Yes. Is
it a big difference? Yes! Those who say there isn't a difference or it
is very minor have either never driven such a vehicle before in REAL
snow, or they are intentionally knocking them for some unknown reason.

They will get you going safer driving straight, and are also better
around corners.. period! There is simply no comparison between the
two, and simple logic would explain why. I live in northern Canada
where we get snow, sometimes very heavy snow for the majority of the
year. 80% of the vehicles here are either 4x4 or all wheel drive. Even
the police here use all wheel drive SUVs almost exclusively, and they
wouldn't do so if there was only a minor difference. The only people
here who drive 2 wheel drive cars are those that don't have to travel
far or don't travel during heavy snow.

But.. with that said, 4 wheel drive WILL NOT help you stop any faster.
All cars have 4 wheel braking and caution must always be used to come
to a safe stop.

If you are unable to get a 4 wheel or all wheel drive vehicle, your
next best choice is a front wheel drive with good snow tires. If you
drive a lot in deep snow I would recommend a new product called
SnoClaws.
http://www.flextrax.com/?r=snoclaws
They are a type of tire chain, except they are made of rubber so they
are legal everywhere. You can put them on your tires in about 5
minutes and take them off in seconds when you don't need them.

Hope this helps,
jakeblues

  “I currently live in Seattle, so snow isn’t usually present unless you go to the mountains. I first got introduced to the flex trax from a buddy who loved them… Absolutely awesome! He had them on a Toyota, pushed through deep mountain powder, and ran through mud holes. At the time I had 31x10.5r15, and they worked great! I used them coming over mountains passes, with little off-road use, the truck wasn’t setup like it is now. Later I went to 35x12.5r15 and I had sized the snoclaws for the 31's, so I got in touch with your company to get replacement links. I really enjoy being able to put them on without moving the vehicle, especially if you're stuck. They have a much warmer feel than frozen steel that’s for sure! I try to turn guys onto them all the time. Whenever I use them they are always a few guys who ask me about them. “

Thanks again,

             Cody Burrell

This is to let you know that I purchased a set of the Go Claws online and they worked very well!

The week before we had them, I tried to drive my 2004 Chevy Express 15 Passenger Van with rear wheel drive, and big winter studed tires up a mile long snowy mountain to get to Miracle Mountain Ranch.  As we started up the first incline we came to a spinning stop, so I had to back down and park in the winter parking lot.

The hill is curvy and extremely steep in some places.  They have a winter parking lot at the foot of the hill because because only 4WD vehicles can travel it safely during the winter.

The next week came and we were ready to try the hill again, this time we had the GoClaws on the rear tires.  We drove the van right up the mountain with traction to spare.  Now we have been elected to be a shuttle van for others who must park at the bottom.

You should have heard the kids cheering with pride as we made it to the top of the hill, my oldest daughter was scared to death for us to try and drive up this hill, but when she saw we made it with no problems, she was smiling from ear to ear.

We also live on a 2.5 mile long hill and sometimes that road can get extremely dangerous if a nasty snow storm hits during the weekend when they don't plow it.  We thought long and hard about getting a $9,000 +  four Wheel drive unit installed on the van by Quigley Motor Co.

But it appears now that we only had to spend $159 and we now have a RWD 15 Passenger Van that will go anywhere in the winter, thanks to the GoClaws.

Thanks,
Steve Goettler

I purchased my GoClaws and my intentions were to use two sets (4 GoClaws) on my '87 Jeep Wrangler (photo attached) for snowplowing.

I watched the online video that demonstrated the installation, and reviewed the instructions that accompanied the product.

Although the installation wasn't as easy as demonstrated on the video, I had all four of mine on in about 30 minutes.

The GoClaws performed beyond my expectations! I plow two, or three driveways that consist of crushed stone, 200 - 800 feet long, all with steep inclines.

After a few uses, the GoClaws loosened slightly, but were easily tightened up with the tool provided. They haven't slipped or loosened since.

I'm nearing the end of my second snowplowing season using GoClaws and would highly recommend them to anyone considering chains. When the season ends, I hose my off, allow them to air-dry, separate the sections, fold them up, and store them in the bags provided. They are extremely convenient.

Thank you for a great product. I really got my money's worth.

Very Cordially,
Robert Smutek

Grip was impressive, as we were able to drive through any snow-packed roads, and unlike off-road mud tires, the diamond-tread pattern on the SnoClaws didn’t get clogged up with snow. A must for anyone needing more traction in the snow, down a washed-out back road, or even in the desert with loose sand, the SnoClaws are a great tool for keeping you moving.

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To whom It May Concern,

 

My wife bought me a pair of Go Claws for Christmas for my H2 Hummer. (I have
been asking for them for a year..)

 

I attempted to use them in Wisconsin during a snowmobile outing, but they
proved to be too difficult to install out in the woods during a large
snowfall.

 

I again received my chance during our most recent Chicago snowstorm of over
24 inches!!! This time I installed them in my heated garage, and BOY! DO THEY WORK!!!

 

I was the only one out on the roads and ended up pulling 3 people out of
ditches without ever getting stuck myself!

 

The only problem is my 4 year old son lost the large leverage tool. Is there
any way I can get another one so I can practice getting them on to use them
again.

I plan on another snowmobile trip in 12 days.

 

Thanks for a great product,

 

Tom McKenna

Hello Tom,

We have many clients buying these for a unique present to loved ones and 
I'm glad you appreciate our technology. 

They are very different from tire chains, so we suggest that the user practice installation 
prior to actual use. 

Once you become familiar, you should have no problem installing in approx 2-3 minutes per tire. 

Appreciate your interest and a new tool is on its way to you as we speak.

Thank you,
Tony

TTORA REVIEW...so i tried these things out this weekend, and i give them a they don't do miracles but they did provide some help.

scenario was steep rock-hill climb while raining with some mud, locked 2wd, go-claws on both rears. without it there was apparent slipping while crawling, with claws on, increased traction and much less slippage. ran with them on at a faster pace without issue. one of them did come off during a run, which i think was a rock hitting the buckle that released it.

pros - very noticable increase in traction in slippery scenario
cons - kind of a pain to put on (5-mins), especially if everything is muddy to begin with. they also tend to creep towards the center of the wheel if you don't properly tighten the back a lot. remedy is loosely strap all of them together, then tighten the back all the way to their limits, then tighten (ratchet) front.

Hello Reefah,

Wish you had used the GoClaws for your off-road application. This model does not use the buckles that gave you problems.

Appreciate your interest!

Thank you,

Flex Trax

I am a qualified instructor and specialize in training drivers to drive safely in all off-road conditions.

The following is a report of my findings following a day of trailing the GoClaws. This trailing was carried out with Paul Treverton and Ed Dwyer.

1. ROCKS ON STEEP HILL CLIMB WITH MUD, CLAY, SHALE AND ROCK LEDGES.
   Racking the steering, the GoClaws climbed over the tyre wall onto the centre of the tread (the grey joining strap). The GoClaws did not self-centre under this application. This is an extreme condition but, if you want the best product, you need to test it under these conditions.

2. VERY STEEP ASCENTS AND DESCENTS COVERED WITH SLIPPERY CLAY, DEEP RUTS, SHALE AND FIVE FOOT WASH OVERS.
   The GoClaws performed very well in this condition. The sharp square edges of the GoClaws increased the pound per square inch on the slippery surface giving it very good traction to continue to drive.

3. DEEP CLAY MUD
   We backed into a mud hole and stopped. We let the vehicle settle into the mud, and then drove out without any wheel spin. The GoClaws performed brilliantly five to six times. By this time the mud was extra loose. If the GoClaws had not been fitted, traction would have been lost after the drive in... let alone on the sixth try. After we drove out, there was some slight slipping on the tyres by the pads of the GoClaws.

Steve McWiggan
Sure-Trac Off-Road Driving Training
Victoria, Australia

I bought Flex Trax for my LR3 about a month ago, and I had the opportunity to try it last weekend.

I have to say that they performed quite well. Rather excellent actually. I was pretty invincible. I did not, however, do the same area without them, I am only comparing to how I have done in the past in similar looking mud puddles. With the trax on, I just powered right through.

The Land Rover guy that was there was very enthusiastic about them. I was telling him of my concerns, but he told me that he thought they would be ok, and even if they came apart that they wouldn't damage anything on the LR3 (the air suspension is inside a canister). The Land Rover guy was in front of me in a Range Rover, and he described some of the mud as "pretty slimy." With the trax, I didn't even notice that. Everyone was very impressed.

The tracks that I left behind the vehicle were impressive. It makes it seem as if these things just have to work. I even drove to lunch 2 miles on the pavement. (I couldn't see taking the time to take them off, then put them back on again). At 15 mph, they rode ok, anything more shook the vehicle too much for me to stand. The off road ride was fine, however. Not a deterrent at all. They held up just fine on the highway.

I am trying these things because the LR3 has no off-road tire solution.

I have posted the success of these things on some of the Land Rover forums. I bet many will be interested especially if we can work out some of the bugs. Also, I was thinking that it might be good to have some clips to secure the connections through holes that mated up so that I would feel more "secure" with those things on there.

Thanks!

John Kosowski Jr.

Hello Fellow Vanagon Pilots!

I am a new member to the Syncro list and I joined because I love these vehicles and hope to find a Syncro Westy at some point in the future. I just sold my 1986 Syncro (people mover) with factory front and rear diff locks. I also own (2) 1972 Westies, 2001 Eurovan MV, and my 1987 Vanagon Westy. The message below I sent to the Vanagon list but I thought many of you might find these GoClaws interesting for off road and snow purposes.

Let me start by saying I do not work for GoClaws and they are not paying me for these comments. I am just so impressed with the engineering of this product that I had to give everyone a report. GoClaws is an alternative to conventional tire chains. I like things that are unique and well engineered. This is why I like Vanagon Westfalia Campers. GoClaws is without a doubt a unique and well engineered product.

There was some discussion on the list a while back about tire chains. This started me on my quest to find the perfect tire chain for my Vanagon. One day I stumbled upon GoClaws and I posted them to the Vanagon list for everyone to see. They seemed very intriguing so I ordered a set.

I figured if they sucked I would try to send them back.


I just got my set of GoClaws today and could not wait to try them out. We have been receiving lots of snow this week. Our ground in Western Michigan is covered by 10-14 inches of fresh, wet, heavy snow. Under the snow is a thick layer of ice because we started out the week with an ice storm. I have a 2WD Vanagon Westy that is absolutely terrible in the snow with its Michelin Agilis tires and standard 2WD transmission. But when I put the GoClaws on the rear tires today I blazed through fresh snow that was 10-14 inches deep. I even busted through a snow drift that was close to 2 feet deep. I took off down a two track trail that had not been driven on yet making new tracks and the van just ripped through it like an animal. For a fleeting moment I thought I was driving a Syncro. I was in the height of my glory when I got stuck going up a small grade. The snow was around 14-16 inches deep and had drifted in a low spot at the base of the small hill. My first thought was my wife was going to kill me. She was already laughing at me because she knew I was about to go do something stupid. But I was able to rock the van back and forth about 4 or 5 times, each time going farther up the hill until I made it out.

My drive way is another good test because it is a steep sheet of ice. I could drive up the driveway and stop half way, and start out again without loosing traction. I was

also able to back up the driveway slowly without loosing traction.

My Vanagon has factory alloys on it so one thing that was important to me when I was researching tire chains was to find a solution that would not scratch the alloys. And these being rubber don't tear up the wheels.

I love these things and can't wait to try them out on mud and sand. When I get a chance this summer to use them off road, I will give another report to let everyone know how they worked.

I can't wait to go four wheeling again! (ok. two wheeling with style)

Wishing you many miles of smiles!

Todd Olson

Buses By the Beach

International Users of GoClaws

Sistema de tracción en poliuretano que permite circular sobre nieve, arena y barro. Tallas para turismo, SUV, 4x4 y camiones

Translated to English: Polyurethane drive system that allows driving on snow, sand and mud. Sizes for tourism, SUV, 4x4 and truck

Complete review Spanish to English translation below

Hello

Let's see, the issue is that land is a little snow (Valencia), so I have only tested in this test and an earlier more "caserillo" yet and the two mud ..... the truth is I have not had a chance to put them in a more extreme situation so I think that if someone has them north, may provide more data than me ....
My choice was the Goclaws after analyzing "theoretical level" options available and made me opt for them, the issue of mud and we'll get stuck with the vehicle and ...... I hit the first post that I put in the thread of the MP (before you pasted Ooznak) to give you an idea ......

Marching the subject of the chains.
After a month with the MP and facing veranito occurred to me that the chains could wait until next winter ....  a couple of silly warnings with mud and made it clear that I be prepared for traffic jams is essential to travel with the van through the countryside and even to places as Gili .... land as a car park on a rainy day or a patch of grass at a campsite.
After all I read I understand that the systems of "chains" to consider are those that I quote below.

(I've ruled out MS winter tires because I think traffic jams are not intended to sporadic snow / mud, but for people who live or go so assiduously to the mountains in winter. I have not "seen" the price because if the vehicle is new is ridiculous bargain made for 200 euros and it is classic, the issue of getting stuck in the middle of nowhere is serious enough to gamble with chains of Carrefour)

CHAINS "LIQUID"
It is a foam spray that is applied to the wheels and helps us to immediately retrieve the adherence on snow or ice, its use should be reduced to specific emergencies, since prolonged use shortens the life hard and tire .
     takes up minimal space in the trunk.
     is cheap.
     its implementation is extremely simple.
     quite effective and immediate results.
   - Should only be used sporadically.
   - Shortens tire life.
   - Their use is helpful but not the result is not as good as the chains.

CHAIN LINK:
     are best for snow, ice and mud.
     have the best price.
     are the most resistant.
   - Are the largest cost of making and, above all, to remove.
* Choosing the diamond on the 'ladder' (horizontal channels) because there are always strings them treading the ground and break less.
* For choosing the type camper 4x4 (12 mm thick at least) to prevent breakage by weight.
* Choose which have automatic tensioners (the normal force us to retighten chains stop every few minutes).
* It must carry on two-wheel drive (Marco Polo: the rear).
* In special cases may also be necessary to keep the front direction.

CHAINS OF FABRIC:
The new fabric covers (such AutoSock) work well in snow as long as they do not touch the asphalt (they spoil quickly).
     are lighter to transport
     become very quickly
     very good grip if there is snow under
   - Break very easy on the asphalt stages
   - May not be suitable for heavy vehicles (vans)

CHAIN TYPE "Octopus" (Spider)
     easier installation of all.
     good grip.
     take up little space in the trunk (demountable).
   - Are the most expensive of all.
   - Must be put before you leave home a disk adapter that will always
     mounted.

TRAK or Centrax CHAINS
They differ only in that the need to carry an adapter Centrax caught a wheel screw and Trak no (are caught like a screw, but without an adapter).
     get pretty easily.
     not need to move the vehicle (just put "single" to start
        walk.)
     very good grip on snow and ice.
     tensioning and self-centered is on the march.
   - Its price.

GOCLAWS CHAINS
     no metal parts.
     you can roll them in stretches of asphalt.
     placed fairly quickly.
     no need to move the vehicle to them.
     be set with the vehicle and stuck.
     work the same with snow with clay.
     does not damage the rubber on the tires.
   - Expensive.
   - The "string" does not touch the ground continuously.



The latter is my choice, the "chains" Goclaws.
And while the experience (self or others) do not tell me otherwise I think the theoretical level are those with more advantages.
Serve both to mud to snow, they become (and removed) without too much difficulty, do not damage the tire or tires, and have as strengths that can be put in the car and stuck and that can be left in place on roads or roads with "obstacles" intermittent.

Website
Http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/sports-imports/flexvideos.html Installation Video

And this is my experience this weekend:
The first thing to say that Goclaws require a setting before them the first time of cutting off the straps to fit our wheel (which takes a little while measurement and testing) and mark with pen interior straps.
Once set you have to practice a bit different to lower installation times.
It is advisable to wear the kit in the trunk consisting of:
- Chains
- Gloves not get our hands dirty, or frozen (in the case that the reason for the jam is snow).
- Raincoat fine, not to soil the sleeves while we not get wet if it rains / snows.
- Pad or something like that (mud / snow, knee down ..... come on, which I believe is recommended).


I did the test only a small piece full of mud, in coastal and saving a small step ..... not that it is a full-scale test, but to start I have found good results ..... when caught by a more decent mud and I will tell you (I said no Trialeras mud)

because that is what I can contribute ... :)

a greeting, josejuan

Testimonials / Professional Reviews

Snobootz crush other technologies for their ultimate winter traction, user-friendliness and function. With Snobootz, you can climb the mountains with the confidence that, if the road gets slippery, you’ll be able to get to your destination safely. TechnoGadget

"I've got an SUV that's got plenty of room around the tire and I found the Snobootz were really easy to put on. They work great on snow and especially on ice. The metal cleats really grip. I tried Autosocks on ice once and they weren't any better than the tires." Kella February 24

 I didn't want to
be stuck again if I needed to get out.

I was thrilled to find Snobootz!  I picked them because they looked like
I could actually put them on and off without assistance (I couldn't
imagine myself wrestling with tire chains!) and they looked like they
would work well.  I got to try them out that winter as our family headed
to Colorado for a skiing vacation.  On the way to our destination, CO
authorities required tire chains on a snowy mountain pass, so I was
set.  I also used them around Steamboat because the combination of the
snow and the hills didn't work well for my front-wheel-drive mini-van.
I found Snobootz easy to put on and completely effective at giving me
the needed traction to drive safely on snowy roads.  I would definitely
recommend them to someone who is driving a vehicle in snowy conditions.

Wendy

"I am not usually one to spend 4x normal cost for a seldom used consumer item, but my experience included seeing people take hilly areas using chains and cautious speeds and fishtailing all over the place -- buses, too. It was this video in particular that made me like the Snobootz. But what I like even better is simply not leaving my house and avoiding the insanity altogether."
posted by melissa may

"I was happy to learn of an alternative introduced this winter. Called Snobootz, it's a donut-shaped sheath of plastic-coated fabric that you wrap around your tire and secure with Velcro-like hook-and-loop fasteners. The outer surface has raised rubber-and-steel treads that claw into snow and ice to improve traction. The design is mercifully self-explanatory. There are no chains or cables to sort out, and no confusion about what goes where. You simply drape the Snobootz over your tires, drive onto them, and press the ends together." Club Lexus

Anyone who has braved sub freezing temperatures to sit on an icy road installing old fashioned tire chains, knows that most of us will do whatever we can to avoid this unpleasant task. I’m happy if I can just scrape the ice off the windows, then I try not to slide around too much on my snow tires. Perhaps with some Snobootz, I’d be more willing to install a grippier solution when it gets really slick. Working kind of like a jacket that you wrap around the tire, the Snobootz have metal cleats that can really dig into ice, and the maker claims they are much easier than chains to install or remove. Popular Science found that they worked great!