Textile tire chains

[frapjap]

Has anyone ever seen/used these?

They look to be a lot more awesome and easier to put on than chains.
I'd like to see how they perform in deeper snow in comparison to a chain and how long they last if you're running over slush, salt, and dirt.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Flyer-ISSE/ES2129939/
Video:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Flyer-ISSE/ES2 ... ideo50-SD/

[SBC 240Z]

Hmm doesn't seem like the website said anything about how long they'd last, I'm curious too. I'm sure they'd give the run around answer of "it depends on climate, driving style, weight of vehicle, depth of snow, etc"

[300ZXttZMAN]

Hmm doesn't seem like the website said anything about how long they'd last, I'm curious too. I'm sure they'd give the run around answer of "it depends on climate, driving style, weight of vehicle, depth of snow, etc"

Luckily you and I don't have to worry about it

[Kompresshun]

Interesting. I've never had to think about snow chains, or similar, but i'd like to hear more about them. My car tackles snow and ice with ease

[SBC 240Z]

Yeah I was thinking about that, I would die if I had to drive in snow because I wouldn't know what to do. The closest thing I can imagine it being like is driving my old S130 in the rain with bald tires. If the Air Force sticks me somewhere up north I think I'll just buy a Nerf Car

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Pretty cool idea.

[Dattebayo]

I don't get it.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Buy some, and wait for snow. Let us know how they work.

[MinisterofDOOM]

I'm having trouble understanding how reducing effective tread depth and debris evacuation capability is supposed to improve traction...PARTICULARLY lateral traction. Even if they are good for getting you unstuck, I don't see them being the snow-handling solution portrayed in the videos. Even regular chains are no good for that.

[asoomal]

As long as you can get them in black...sure.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Simple experiment to whoever has snow around them:

Try tying various fabrics to your shoes and see if traction improves.

[skydragoness]

It's a temporary aid and you're supposed to take the covers off once you get out of the snow.
Tire Rack did carry them last season but not anymore. Hmm..wonder why.
Says it's made out of a special fabric that "sticks to snow and ice"
http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/tire-talk ... action-aid

Seems like something that would save space in your trunk to get you out of a pickle if you run all season tires in an area that doesn't usually get snow.

[ricebike]

i'd rather have these:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XNrV2gTUOM[/youtube]

[Jesda]

I put my trust in Stabilitrak.

[As long as the sensors are working.]

[IanS]

I'm having trouble understanding how reducing effective tread depth and debris evacuation capability is supposed to improve traction...PARTICULARLY lateral traction. Even if they are good for getting you unstuck, I don't see them being the snow-handling solution portrayed in the videos. Even regular chains are no good for that.

This.

i can imagine they are completely useless with any kind of snow depth. Decent on ice maybe, but seriously people. STOP BUYING THE CHEAPEST CHINEESE TIRES AVAILABLE. Any mid level or better A/S tire should have silica in the tread making it acceptable on snow and ice. Stupid tire covers are not a solution for not buying good tires.

[Bubba1]

This.

i can imagine they are completely useless with any kind of snow depth. Decent on ice maybe, but seriously people. STOP BUYING THE CHEAPEST CHINEESE TIRES AVAILABLE. Any mid level or better A/S tire should have silica in the tread making it acceptable on snow and ice. Stupid tire covers are not a solution for not buying good tires.

I'd go one step more. the technology is also unnecessary if you simply learn to drive in the snow. Besides, I don't see those fabric booties lasting long if you run over a couple of minor road hazards or drive them for any significant distance on pavement.

[Jesda]

I did have one set of pretty outstanding Chinese tires on my 92 Seville. They were made by a company called Great Wall.

At that point, I had almost 200k on the car and was like "f*ck it, let's see how these are"

In the rain, snow, and on dry pavement they were excellent. A fluke? Likely. I got around the country with them in all kinds of conditions.

[themadscientist]

I don't think he needs it.

[OriginalWheelman]

The only thing I noticed is how they use less throttle in the shots with the booties on. That, or the tires are slipping inside the covers and making up for the idiot driver's heavy foot. In the start of the video, they are at a dead stop, and then floor it. Unless you've been driving in snow for 10 minutes, you know that is not the proper way. Then they throw the car into a slide. When they have the booties on, they don't go heavy throttle, and they don't intentionally slide.

[Mr1der]

it looks like the tire has on a damn shower cap.