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 |
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Class "S" Clearance |
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HANDLING PERFORMANCE |
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| Z-Chain |
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
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| Super Z6 |
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
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| Auto-Trac |
Alloy diamond pattern link
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| Z® (Passenger) |
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
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| Quik Grip PL |
Ladder style link
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| Quik Grip RP |
V-Bar ladder-style link
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Pickup and SUV Products |
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Product |
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Class "S" Clearance |
BRAKING PERFORMANCE |
HANDLING PERFORMANCE |
Durability |
Easy Install |
ABS & AWD |
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| Z-Chain |
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
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| Super Z6 / Z8 |
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
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| Z® (SUV/LT) |
Alloy diamond pattern link
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| Auto-Trac | Alloy diamond pattern link | |
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| Quik Grip Highway |
Ladder style link
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| Quik Grip Reinforced |
V-Bar ladder-style link
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| Quik Grip Alloy | Alloy ladder-style link |
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Truck and Bus Products |
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Product |
Type |
Class "S" Clearance |
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HANDLING PERFORMANCE |
Durability |
Easy Install |
ABS & AWD |
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Cornering |
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| Super Z HD |
Alloy diagonal pattern cable
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| Diamond Blue |
Alloy diagonal pattern link
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| Quik Grip Alloy |
Alloy ladder-style link
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| Quik Grip Reinforced |
V-Bar ladder-style link
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| Quik Grip Highway |
Ladder-style link
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GOOD
Quik GripLadder-Style Link Chain Good for on & off-road, steep grades, deep snow, back roads, unplowed side streets, etc.Radial ChainLadder-Style cable chain Good for on-road use, packed snow, icy highways and side streets, etc. |
BETTER
Z® Passenger and SUV/LTDiagonal-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 AlloyAlloy 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
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. |