SCC SC1040 Radial Chain Cable Traction Tire Chain - Set of 2, Silver

these tire chains were good. As long as you get the correct size for the tire you have, they were a good fit for my tires. They could be put on without gloves, but if it is cold outside and snowing, you might want some gloves to put them on just because your hands might get cold. They were also easy to remove. You put them on pretty much like all chains ... lay them flat on the ground, driver your car over them, and wrap them around the tire and clip in place. When I used them, then did not come off when driving in the snow. good value for the money.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek. Deep snow and ice. Worked fantastic. Put them only on the front tires, great grip and braking. Of course it’s best to put them on before you hit a blizzard or stuck in the parking lot. You need space to roll them on. An extra bungee or star bungee is key.

First off, the reason for the 4 stars, is because it did not come with the rubber buggies to self tighten the cables. I received the chains right before a major snow storm hit. I installed them the night before and they were pretty easy to install. Less than 10 mins and I had them on both tires. They worked as they should and had no issues with it. I got a slightly bigger size for my car, with in minor size difference. I have a 2015 jeep patriot latitude, for reference.

They worked great. Fit my 15” tire perfect.

Yes, I went a little bit cheap on getting myself a set of chains for my trip to Big Bear Mountains (CA) that has just ended today. The chain seemed too good to be true. It was affordable compared to many other snow chains out there that costs $8-90 or even in mid $100's. The installation video also seemed fair enough for me to try on my own. Despite some negative comments I had read, I decided to give it a try. On the day of my trip up to the Big Bear Mountains (12/26/2019), we faced the following problems. 1. The installation was not as easy as it was described. To be more accurate with my review, I drive a 5-series BMW which is a rear-wheel drive, so I had to place my chains in the rear wheels, which does not rotate left or right, unlike the front wheels. Even considering this added difficulty, the installation process not easy. the securing wires that go inside the car were extremely difficult to reach and hard to tighten. 2. The yellow securing clip was not secure enough. It popped the wire out in the middle of the driving and ended up scratching my car because of hanging chain wire. 3. The chain itself is not tight enough after securing it to the inner-most holding of the wire. The wheels kept sliding without a grip and the car would not move because the chain is not tight enough. I had to purchase an extra set of chain tighteners ON SPOT at the chain check-point for another $20 to actually get the car rolling. It was only after I put on the extra set of chain tighteners that the car started rolling. 4. Last, but not least, this set of chains BROKE APART after the first use. This is the first and the last trip that this chain lasted. I had to replace the chains because it was broken during its use (note: I never touched the chains after installation until this point. Who does?). To think about the chain breaking after the first use raises concerns for its sturdiness and reliability. I feel like my money has been wasted on a poorly made product.

Reliable Winter Grip for Peace of Mind After getting more time with these radial cable traction chains, I can say they’ve really proven themselves. The steel cable design with alloy rollers gives good bite on icy patches and hard-packed snow without the heavy feel of old-school link chains. They’re also easier to handle—lighter, less bulky, and quicker to put on. The first time takes a little patience, but once I figured out the routine, I was able to get them on in just a few minutes per tire. What I really appreciate is how smoothly they ride. There’s far less noise and vibration compared to traditional chains, which makes driving less stressful. They also tuck neatly into the included storage bag, so I can keep them in the trunk year-round without sacrificing much space. They’ve held up well after repeated use, with no fraying or broken rollers so far. A couple of things to keep in mind: they are best suited for passenger vehicles and lighter SUVs—not heavy trucks or very large tires. They’re meant for temporary use only, so it’s important to remove them once back on clear pavement to avoid wear on both the chains and the tires. Also, checking clearance is essential—on vehicles with tight wheel wells, these may fit better than standard chains, but you still want to double-check compatibility. Bottom line: A dependable, compact traction solution that installs with relative ease, rides smoother than traditional chains, and gives real peace of mind when driving in snow and ice. I’m glad to have them tucked away in my trunk for winter.

Size chart was accurate and I can get the cables pretty tight without a tensioner.Have used the chain cables three times so far in my bmw with a dual clutch transmission which is a little more sporty and aggressive and it has done great with little to no spin.Takes me about 20 minutes or less to put them on my rear wheel drive car which is harder than front and removal takes few minutes.My last drive I drove with them on for about 50 miles out of Tahoe and none of the cables came loose.Also if you don’t tighten the cables correctly on both sides the cable could scratch your rims paint which happen to one of my rims.Other than that, solid buy for the price. Will probably buy another pair to be safe in case one breaks.

I wish the compatible charts for different sizes of tire should be prominent and displayed clearly. Compact size and good pricing but if the product page provides too complicated chart, it's hard for the customers to determine if this will fit to the tire or not.

Great value for sturdy trustworthy chains. Chains generally aren’t fun to install and these are no exception. More specifically, they aren’t necessarily hard to install, but can be tricky to get tight with the adjustment style on them. Otherwise, they’re great and fit my tire size as recommended.

I had bought a pair of used SC1042 last year and was very pleased with performances in the snow and ability to put chains on and off quickly (2-3 minutes) when driving on back roads covered with snow. Since my car is AWD i bought another set to stabilize back of the car when driving in the snow and ice.

Very light duty but but could be used in a pinch

The chains fit great and worked as they should. I used them twice this winter and was glad to have them. I followed the advice of another review and was glad I did. The product code recommended for my car on Amazon was not correct. I went to the manufacturers website and it was a different code than what was suggested. I ordered the set that the manufacturer suggested and they fit great.

If you keep these in your trunk they will be a big spaghetti mess if you don't strap the box closed. Otherwise these are a decent alternative to tire chains.