The only tracks I've ever used have been the steel link tracks on semi trucks. I bought these cable chains for my pickup truck hoping I would never need them. I needed her this winter. The material quality of this cable chain is very good. However, since it is a straight rod rope, the part that hits the roadway rolls along the rope. I can see where the Z bar wouldn't roll as much. Since I have experience with chain links and cable types I will replace them with a chain link for a lightweight pickup.