AUTOSOCK HP 850 Snow Socks, Tyre Socks, Textile Snow Chains, Textile Winter Traction Aids, Snow Chain Alternative HP850 for Cars

I keep Autosocks in all my cars having first used a pair in the German Alps years ago which got me out of a spot of bother. Easy to put on and take off they provide an astonishing level of grip and whilst they are not for prolonged use they will get you going and keep you moving. Bung them in the washing machine after use and they will come up as good as new and be ready till the next time. Excellent for emergencies, makes putting on snow chains almost redundant and importantly will not damage your expensive wheels or body work. I have seen and used several of the look-a-like ones on fleet cars but Autosocks are the ones I have bought for my own use. Highly recommended as long as you appreciate that they have a finite life and distance/speed limitations. But if you have ever fitted snow chains in the dry on a practise run and cursed, imagine how difficult they are to fit when it is a blizzard and your stuck in a dangerous position and they scratch your alloys. As they say in Yorkshire, These'll Do....and they do.

Appears well made - fortunately not been used yet! Takes up no space. A good insurance in case it does snow at least can get home.

This is my 4th set, I have to get a new set when change my vehicle, but I still have the old ones. I had to use them once when the road to my house was under 3" of compacted snow, and it's steep too. My van became stuck when I had to give way to a car coming down (that would not have been able to stop). As a result I could not set off and I was stuck. I put these on and easily drove the rest of the way home, then reversed up onto my drive aslo steep. I was truly amazed at how well they work. Their value is only apparent when you need them!

Excellent product. Can't say enough about how good it is. Gets me up hills near home and on to the drive in all sorts of slippy/icy conditions that previously meant abandoning the car down the road. Easy to put on and take off, have bought sets for both my wife's car and my daughter's car. Well worth the money and the little space they take up in the boot.

Looks to be a quality product, but until the appropriate weather arrives, it's difficult to tell the effectiveness! Could have received a higher score if the main product had not already been opened and the gloves that are supposed to come with, removed. I would return it, if it wasn't already Winter and would no doubt need them as soon as I send it back!

Had big issues in last March's snow so bought these snow socks as a get me home. Arrived yesterday just in time to try them out. The grip is insane! Pulling out of junctions, turning into junctions, uphill, downhill, absolutely no slip or spin at all. I drove on hard packed snow, fresh snow and deep slush. The ultimate test for me was to reverse 90 degrees onto my driveway that is on a slope and had 10cms of snow on it. Yep, no problem at all. Fitting is a bit of a faff as I have 18" wide wheels with little space to work in. However, rather that than not get home or be in a ditch! Gloves are provided but I would suggest getting some elbow length gloves as you may get mucky cuffs reaching behind the wheel to pull the sock on. I would imagine that my wife's Honda Jazz wheels would be easy to fit the snow socks onto as a comparison due to skinny wheels and lots of room. The snow socks did self centre and driving at 25 mph they stayed in place. Massive thumbs up and big confidence booster as I would be stuck - literally, in snow if I did not have these. Come as a pair with gloves and a bag that expands to accommodate the socks once removed.

it was not my size but will change it

Bought for a ski trip, used to drive back down the mountain in ~10cm fresh snow for 5-6km. Easy to fit, smoother ride than traditional chains, lower price and work just as well in conditions we were in. Rinsed through, dried and ready for next year. 6 stars.

Excellent compromis en cas de sol enneigé

２年前に買って冬季は緊急用に積んでいた。 今年新潟の温泉地行った際に、スタッドレスは履いていたものの積雪が深い上り坂でスタック。 身動きが取れなくなり始めての使用。 ５cm車高を落としていたのでタイヤ回りのスペースは狭かったが、思ったより簡単に装着できた。 坂道だったので下りにタイヤを半回転させることができればスタックしていても装着は可能。 半信半疑だったが、ゆっくりアクセルを踏むと見事にグリップして脱出成功。 時間にして10分かからなかった。 3分ほど走行してから確認したら、ズレも解消されて見事にタイヤにフィット。 そのまま履き続けて目的地に到着。 帰り下山して路面に雪がなくなった所で脱がせてみたら、生地にはほぼ損傷なし。 まだまだ使えそう。 これはかなり優秀だと思う。 邪魔にならないし本当に備えていてよかった！

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Works great and definitely got me to work and back (~15km round trip), in snow (unplowed, 10-15cm~) and up a hill (20% gradient). Good for temporary use to get you outta a bad situation. Can be very difficult to put on if you have snow build-up in the wheel wells so make sure you have something to clear it out with.