I bought these to use with my Kubota tractor when towing it on a car trailer and also to use on my road handlebars when towing. My original intention was to attach them around the axle tubes and use them as "soft hooks" to avoid scratching the paint on the axle tubes, but I've also used them in the same way to attach ratchet straps to the trailer . which worked great as it offers a much more secure connection. I wish I had bought them sooner!