TIRE CHAINS
Product Comparisons


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The following charts are very helpful when deciding which traction products to purchase.
For more detailed information on a specific traction product, please click on the product name.

Passenger Car Products

Product

Type

 

Class "S" Clearance

BRAKING PERFORMANCE

HANDLING PERFORMANCE

 Durability

Easy Install

ABS & AWD

Distance

Control

Cornering

 Starting

Z-Chain
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
YES
Best Best Best Best Best Best Best
Super Z6
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
YES Best Best Best Best Better Best Best
Auto-Trac
 Alloy diamond pattern link
YES Best Best Best Best Best Best Best
Z® (Passenger)
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
YES
 Better Best Best Better Better Best Best
Quik Grip PL
Ladder style link
YES
Better Good Good Better Good Good Good
Quik Grip RP
V-Bar ladder-style link
NO
Best Better Good Best Good  Good  Good

Pickup and SUV Products

Product

Type

 

Class "S" Clearance

BRAKING PERFORMANCE

HANDLING PERFORMANCE

Durability

Easy Install

ABS & AWD

Distance

Control

Cornering

Starting

Z-Chain
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
YES
Best Best  Best Best Best Best Best
Super Z6 / Z8
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
YES Best Best Best Best Best Best Best
Z® (SUV/LT)
Alloy diamond pattern link
YES Best Best Best Better Best Best Best
Auto-Trac Alloy diamond pattern link YES Best Best Best Best Best Best Best
Quik Grip Highway
Ladder style link
NO
Better  Good Good Better Good Good Good
Quik Grip Reinforced
V-Bar ladder-style link
NO
Best Better Good Best Good Good Good
Quik Grip Alloy Alloy ladder-style link
NO
Best Good Good Best Best Good Good

Truck and Bus Products

Product

Type

 

Class "S" Clearance

BRAKING PERFORMANCE

HANDLING PERFORMANCE

Durability

Easy Install

ABS & AWD

Distance

Control

Cornering

Starting

Super Z HD
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
NO
Best Best Best Best Best Best Best
Diamond Blue
Alloy diagonal pattern link
NO
Best Best Best Best Better Good Best
Quik Grip Alloy
Alloy ladder-style link
NO
Best Good Good Best Best Good Good
Quik Grip Reinforced
V-Bar ladder-style link
NO
 Best  Better Good  Best Good Good Good
Quik Grip Highway
Ladder-style link
NO
Better Good Good  Better Good Good Good

 

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GOOD

Quik Grip

Ladder-Style Link Chain Good for on & off-road, steep grades, deep snow, back roads, unplowed side streets, etc.

Radial Chain

Ladder-Style cable chain Good for on-road use, packed snow, icy highways and side streets, etc.
Better

BETTER

Z® Passenger and SUV/LT

Diagonal-Pattern Cable Chain Better for use on-road, steep grades, deep snow, packed snow, icy roads. Compatible with traction control and/or ABS systems.

 

Quik Grip Alloy

Alloy Ladder-Style Link Chain Excellent traction and durability for both on and off road applications. Aggressive square rod cross chains are ideal for steep grades, deep snow, ice & mud.  
Best

BEST

Super Z6® & Super Z8®

Diagonal-Pattern Cable Chain Best for on-road, steep grades, deep or packed  snow, icy roads Most compatible with traction control and ABS systems. Outstanding all-around traction. Best for vehicles with restricted clearance.

Z‑Chain®

Diagonal-Pattern Cable Chain All of the benefits of Super Z & Super Z LT plus outstanding traction with unequaled speed & ride capabilities for emergency response equipment.

Auto‑Trac®

Diamond-Pattern Link Chain Easy installation and removal with no need to retighten. Best durability of any link-style chain for cars and light trucks. Excellent compatibility with ABS and traction control systems.