Top 10 Best Snow Chains For 4×4 Trucks
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Security Chain Company ZT751 Super Z LT Light Truck and SUV Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2
Price: $44.39 – $45.84
- Better all-around traction performance than conventional tire chains or cables
- Greater durability than conventional tire chains or cables
- Low potential for damage to vehicle body and mechanical components, even when abused. PLEASE NOTE -Chains should be fitted to tire before actual use. Fitment can be affected by age of tire, tire manufacturer and/or tread type
- Built-in rubber tensioner means there is no need to stop and retighten after installation
- Better compatibility with anti-lock brakes, traction control, all-wheel drive (AWD) and other electronically monitored control systems
- Fastest, easiest installation of any traction product
- Meets S.A.E. Class “S” clearance requirements or vehicles with limited clearance
- Easy to remove4.3
- Easy to install4.3
- Durability4.1
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Peerless 0231805 Auto-Trac Light Truck/SUV Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2
Price: $100.37 – $120.7
- Easy installation and removal in minutes
- Diamond pattern cross chain provides a smoother ride and superior traction
- Fastest, easiest installation of any traction product.
- Eliminates loose chains and retightening stops
- Worry-free self-tightening ratchets provide automatic tightening and centering
- Meet class ‘S’ clearance requirements
- The item fits the following tire sizes-225/55-19 849, 225/60-18 856, 235/50-19 901, 245/45-19 957, 245/70-15 984, 255/40-20 1017, 285/35-20 1179, 295/30-20 1233
- Longevity4.4
- Easy to remove4.3
- Durability4.1
- Easy to install4.1
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Glacier Chains H2814SC Light Truck V-Bar Twist Link Tire Chain
Price starts from: $167.47
- Meets all state requirements for traction devices
- Comes with locking side-cams to always ensure a good fit
- Lever end fastener for easy mounting
- Great for your truck, van or SUV
- Tough carbon steel twist link cross chain with welded V-bar
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Peerless 0232805 Auto-Trac Light Truck/SUV Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2
Price: $220.57 – $221.12
- Worry-free self-tightening ratchets provide automatic tightening and centering
- Do not exceed 30 MPH with these chains on
- Diamond pattern cross chain provides a smoother ride and superior traction
- Diamond pattern cross chain provides a smoother ride and superior traction
- Easy installation and removal in minutes
- Meet class ‘S’ clearance requirements
- Easy installation and removal in minutes
- Eliminates loose chains and retightening stops
- Meet class ‘S’ clearance requirements
- Worry-free self-tightening ratchets provide automatic tightening and centering
- Longevity4.4
- Easy to remove4.3
- Durability4.1
- Easy to install4.1
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KÖNIG CB-12 020 Snow Chains, Set of 2
Price starts from: $83.18
- 12 mm inside and on-the-tread clearance.
- 145/80-12, 155/70-12, 135/80-13, 145/70-13, 155/65-13, 165/55-13
- The simple and sturdy manual tensioning chain.
- Homologations/certifications/conformity: Ö-Norm 5117, UNI 11313, TÜV.
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Security Chain Company QG2228 Quik Grip Light Truck LSH Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2
Price: $99.97 – $183.16
- Fastest, easiest installation of any traction product.
- Highway service
- Durable
- On and Off road use
- Easy to remove4.4
- Durability4.1
- Easy to install4
- Value for money3.9
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Thule XG-12 Pro Snow Chains for SUVs and Light Trucks One Color, 240
Price starts from: $196.85
- Material: [chain] hardened manganese nickel steel alloy, [reinforcements] nylon (anti-scratch)
- Accessories Included: gloves, kneeling mat, mounting instructions, spare parts
- Number Included: 2
- Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
- Recommended Use: driving up the side of a snowy mountain
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- Designed for large pickup, SUV, and small to medium-sized commercial truck tires with very limited operating clearance around the drive tires
- Designed-in rubber tightener means there is no need to stop and retighten after installation
- Better compatibility with anti-lock brakes, traction control, all-wheel drive, and other electronically monitored control systems
- Better all-around traction performance than conventional tire chains or cables
- Cable chain for SUV’s and small to medium commercial vehicles under 20,000 pounds gross vehicle weight
- Easy to remove4.6
- Easy to install4.5
- Value for money4.4
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Glacier Chains H2828SC Light Truck V-Bar Twist Link Tire Chain
Price: $145.42 – $241.92
- Tough carbon steel twist link cross chain with welded V-bar
- Meets all state requirements for traction devices
- Comes with locking side-cams to always ensure a good fit
- Lever end fastener for easy mounting
- Great for your truck, van or SUV
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ISSE Textile Snow Chains, Classic, Size 54
Price: $8.07 – $8.33
- Imported
- Optimal for passenger cars, vans pickups and 4x4s. Max driving speed: 25 mph (40 km/h)
- For occasional use on ice and snow surfaces. Great for normal or emergency situations on snow and ice surfaces. Use on asphalt will reduce its durability.
- Reusable and washable 100% made in Europe Composition: 100% polyolefin
- Quick and easy to fit (a matter of minutes)
- textile
- Lighter and less bulkier than traditional chains (easy to store in the car)
- Ranking the Brands
- Security Chain: 50.00%
- Glacier Chains: 20.00%
- KONIG: 10.00%
- Thule: 10.00%
- Shark Industries: 10.00%
Comparison Table
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| Security Chain Company ZT751 Super Z LT Light Truck and SUV Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2 | Peerless 0231805 Auto-Trac Light Truck/SUV Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2 | Glacier Chains H2814SC Light Truck V-Bar Twist Link Tire Chain | Peerless 0232805 Auto-Trac Light Truck/SUV Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2 | KÖNIG CB-12 020 Snow Chains, Set of 2 | Security Chain Company QG2228 Quik Grip Light Truck LSH Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2 | Thule XG-12 Pro Snow Chains for SUVs and Light Trucks One Color, 240 | Security Chain Company SZ462 Super Z8 8mm Commercial and Light Truck Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2 | Glacier Chains H2828SC Light Truck V-Bar Twist Link Tire Chain | ISSE Textile Snow Chains, Classic, Size 54 | |
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| Brand | Security Chain | Security Chain | Glacier Chains | Security Chain | KONIG | Security Chain | Thule | Security Chain | Glacier Chains | – |
| Material | Plastic | Alloy Steel | Carbon Steel | Alloy Steel | – | – | – | Rubber | Carbon Steel | Textile |
| Item Weight | 7.7 pounds | 13.7 pounds | 31.6 pounds | 15.56 pounds | 7.89 pounds | 28 pounds | 7.52 pounds | 5 pounds | 32 pounds | 1.65 pounds |
| Vehicle Service Type | SUV, Light Truck | SUV, Light Truck | Van, SUV, Light Truck | SUV, Light Truck | – | Light Truck | – | SUV, Light Truck | Van, SUV, Light Truck | – |
| Manufacturer | Peerless | Peerless Chain | Glacier Chains | Peerless Chain | Thule GmbH | Peerless | Thule | Security Chain | Glacier Chains | Shark Industries |
| Product Dimensions | 17.5 x 8 x 7.7 inches | 12 x 11.2 x 3.1 inches | 17 x 12 x 2 inches | 12.1 x 11.7 x 2.7 inches | – | 13.3 x 11 x 4.7 inches | 14.57 x 3.94 x 14.96 inches | 22 x 8 x 8 inches | 16 x 12 x 3.5 inches | 14.75 x 8.5 x 3 inches |
| Cover Included | Tire chain | Tire chain | – | Tire chain | – | Tire chain | – | Tire chain | – | – |
| Size | ZT751 | Series 2300 – 231805 | H2814SC | Series 2300 – 232805 | CB-12 020 | – | 240 | SZ462 | H2828SC | Size 54 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | – | No | – | No | – | – | No | – | – | No |
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