Thule Easy Passenger Vehicle Chains Review

As a hesitant buyer, I was skeptical about purchasing these chains, but I am so glad I did. These chains made all the difference in navigating icy roads this winter. As a result of using this product, I found that my car had better traction and control even in the worst conditions. The installation was easy and took less than ten minutes. The only downside is the price, but they are worth the investment for anyone who frequently drives in snowy or icy conditions.

Purchased for Prius use, install and disassemble as described. The chains work well on paved roads with packed snow or ice. Although the chains are firmly attached to the surface of the tire, the sliding mechanism comes loose, hitting the wheels, making a lot of noise and causing the paint to peel off the wheels. After installation I styrofoam the back of the mechanism to reduce noise. This adds some time/inconvenience to installation, which I paid 5x the cost of traditional chains for…

It was worth it I chose König SUV 255 for my wheels. CU-9 100 were listed as fitting my wheels and 225/50 R17 tires. Technically, that's true. In a warm, dry garage, I managed to get them on in about 15 minutes at a time. They were on the very edge of the fitting and almost too small. I had to yank hard, get to the ground, nudge the chains with a long screwdriver to get them tight enough, and even then I had to rock the car about a meter back and forth before putting my foot on the tensioner…