Features:

  • Designed for cars, pickups, and SUVs with very limited operating clearance around the drive tires
  • Fast easy installation with no need to move the vehicle
  • Designed-in rubber tightener means there is no need to stop and retighten after installation
  • Better all-around traction performance than conventional tire chains or cables
  • Better compatibility with anti-lock brakes, traction control, all-wheel drive, and other electronically monitored control systems
From Minivan to Snow Beast!

So we recently got a Honda Oddysey and were about to head to the Sequoias for a mountain adventure in the middle of March, so we were expecting some serious snow. After reading some of the other reviews and comparing between the others, SCC seemed like the best to go with. Well, we were NOT disappointed! I tried them on before we left and it seemed to do ok on the asphalt, but definitely felt the bumpiness as expected. Fast forward to checking in to the first ranger station where chains were required, in the middle of a snow storm, and I had them on in 10 mins (quicker than any of the other cars around us). I immediately felt them grabbing into the ice/snow on the roads, which turned out Odyssey into an all-terrain vehicle! In all seriousness, we had to get an escort to our lodge due to the snow storm, and we were out-performing the all-wheel drive vehicles in our convoy. It was great to have these cables as well, as the transition between the asphalt roads and snow covered roads throughout the trip made it very easy for driving. I would highly recommend these cables for any vehicle, just make sure you check the SCC recommended sizes and not what Amazon recommends for your vehicle, as it seems to differ quite a bit.

Security Chain Company SZ429 fit P225/60R18 tires!

Vehicle and tire size: 2015 Honda CR-V Touring with P225/60R18 tires (stock size tire on the Touring model). NOTE II: Be sure to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS and use some sort of WD40 type product to spray down the used and dried snow cables to minimize rust. Duh! NOTE: This Amazon website does NOT correctly ID tire cable size (SZ429) as a fit for my vehicle. However, after speaking to Steve at Security Chain Co. (SCC) for the best fit, he confirmed that the SZ429 model was the right one if I wanted low profile snow cables. His verbal matched my findings through the provided SCC tire fitment guide pdf link found within every SCC listed snow chain/cables offering here on Amazon. I took his confirming word, ordered on a Wednesday morning for a Friday delivery using Prime 2 day shipping. Item arrived on time and off we went Friday night in our (relatively) new Honda CRV to Sequoia NP where up to 6 inches of a snow was expected the next day. I own and use SCC snow cables on my '04 Dodge Durango SLT so I know how much easier these cables are to put on versus standard snow chains that I used to battle with in my younger days on many different tire sizes. This new set didn't dissapoint on use #1 that covered about 100 miles of snow/ice covered national park paved roads and not so paved back roads. They held up just fine, as expected from SCC, without any of the negative things that other reviewers claimed went wrong with their SCC purchase. Incorrect cable size purchase and/or installation error is what I gather affected negative opinions the most. The installation directions could have been titled, "Snow cable installation for Dummies/Idiots" it was so straight forward. The chains were installed in about 10 minutes total on a flat, icy parking lot surface. The 2 provided rubber tensioners were just as idiot installation proof as well. Dora asks, "Can you follow picture instructions? You did it!" I'll be honest in stating that I did not read the cable removal instructions but that did not hinder my reverse installation process a whole lot as the cables were off in about 10 minutes (will be maybe 5 minutes next time after I read how to formally remove them). The cables came in a blue nylon bag with the added bonus of a purposeful long handled window scraper (use it to reach under and around the tires to pull the cable ends to you and of course to clear snow from your windows), clear plastic disposable gloves to assist with installation (I use mechanic gloves), the aforementioned two rubber tensioners and the clear instructions. I don't see the nylon bag holding up long but it's a good starter. I generally just carry the cables in sturdy reusable cloth grocery bags. Easy in, easy out instead of time wasting pack to fit in the mfg bag. I really just posted my feedback so others with my tire size know that SZ429 is a match because I could not find a confirmation here without calling SCC directly. Happy, safe snow/ice travels to all while wearing these easy to use snow cables. P.S. I was traveling in that inclimate weather with my wife, daughter and a niece (both young teens), so my trust in another SCC product used to keep the most precious cargo safe was rewarded with a safe round trip. Thank you SCC!

Works in icy road and snow!

Took it to Reno. I did not watch the video but paid those on the side of i-80 when we reached placerville. I have a busted shoulder and in a car full of girls. Anyways, fast forward...Stopped by sierraville on the 89 to a hotspring and we removed the chains on the way there since I got tired of only going 30mph. After leaving the hotspring, snow started falling and thought it was the most beautiful thing and mesmerizing while driving so me and my companions decided to stop and take pictures. We live in San Francisco. So we get back in the car and I step on the accelerator and nothing was happening. We were officially stuck. This is not a very busy road. A couple trucks passed by while looking at our group. A nice gentleman in a Subaru was nice enough to stop and help us as we were struggling to install. He installed the cable in under 3mins each tire and his technique was better than the one on the video. He lives in the area so he's used to the snow. Us city girls learned how to install and remove as it can get costly after a while and you never know when you'll need to install them. So, after 3days of on and off use in the Sierra's/Nevada I can say that this product works as advertised. I found the included tightener works. The plastic gloves not so much, you need leather or thick gloves you don't mind dirtying up. I brought pliers but it was not necessary. As me and my friends are not professional snow cable applicators we thought we did great once we figured out how to put them on. Removal was easy. If your not a pro, then assistance is great. When I got back home from the trip I greased it up before storing as it was already getting rusty. After all it's made of steel and was subjected to abuse. Snow, rain, and steel don't really play well with each other. I saw other vehicles with chains/cable pass me up when I was going 30mph the maximum speed for these cables but I did not want to risk it. And note that just because you have these cables don't mean you no longer slide and you need a longer stopping distance so just slow it down. Until next season. P.s. I read someone suggesting to pre stretch the rubber tightener. While it might seem like a great idea for wimps and lazy folks umm remember that it's called a tightener for a reason.

The SZ143 Super Z6 was a perfect fit for my 2019 Subaru Forester Sport AWD

Living in the mountains of southern California at about 4,500 feet, I was pretty confident in the ability of my Subaru Forester to handle light snow. On December 28, 2020 we had about 12 inches of snow. Thankfully, in preparation for the winter, I purchased a pair of the SZ143 Super Z6 Tire Cables in advance and kept them in my car. That morning I decided to make a quick run to the Post Office and back. However, on the way back there was one hill at a 5-way intersection that I was not able to crest. I along with several other cars (some with chains) struggled to make it up the hill. Thankfully I was able to reverse out and find a safe and level space to install the chains. I installed the chains in about 5 minutes on level ground. I have watched installation videos and referred to the manual to make sure that I installed them properly. The design of the chains is fantastic as you can install them on a static wheel and do not have to drive over them in order to install them. This makes the process much easier and safer. Once installed, my Forester has no issues climbing that hill. Lesson learned. 1) Carry chains in your car during winter, better yet, install them in advance! 2) Make sure you know how to install chains ASAP! Don't wait until its too late and you are stuck! 3) Take note of what size chains/cables your car can use and the clearance required! These cables came through in the clutch for me and for the price, I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again! It is a great investment in safety and peace of mind!

Drove through the worst, never lost control

Never lived in climate where I needed chains until recently. I now live in Washington state and decided to take a mini vacation to Leavenworth, WA just prior to Christmas. Had to pass through Snoqualmie pass and one other lesser pass. I chose these chains solely based off reviews, primarily them being better than traditional chains and also ease of installation. I received the chains in 2 days (I love Prime) and did a dry run on our FWD SUV. The first tire took 10 minutes following the directions. Once I understood the sequence, the second tire took under 2 minutes. I packed everything back up into the convenient carry case and off into the Cascades we went. Conveniently, a massive winter storm just dropped 18 inches of snow across Snoqualmie Pass 2 days prior to us going there, and it was still snowing when we went. In the snow/slush on the side of the road, I was able to put these chains on without getting dirty or wet by only wearing gloves. Even more important, i had both wheels done in under 2 minutes per wheel. Performance wise, I could only go <30 MPH but I never lost traction. Vibration from the chains is minimized by sustaining a 25ish MPH speed, but at slow speed the vibration is brutal. Either way, having complete control over austere terrain was more than comforting. The chains gripped the surface like it owed them money. I felt in control, and not once did I lose control. On the return route, another massive winter storm dropped even more snow and this time it was less plowed and a lot more accumlation on the roadway. Again, I got the chains on in under 4 minutes and I was going up and down the pass without once losing control. They aren't miracle workers, but if you drive as you're supposed to in inclement weather you will not lose control of your vehicle. Both times when I traversed the pass, I stopped the vehicle, took 15 seconds to disconnect the 3 connectors, laid the chains out, backed up, and stacked and rolled both chains in under 5 minutes. I put them back in the bag and was off on my way. Once home, per instructions I took the chains out and gave them a heavy coating of WD-40 and let them dry out including the bag (rivets in the bag already started rusting after this one trip). The chains have thousands of teeth, and I drove primarily on slush with the chains and only lost a handful of teeth. They will certainly last a while and I only recommend buying an additional set of rubber tensioners as they seem to be the most likely point of failure. I did order a second set as the chains are useless without them and they easily fit in the chain storage bag. Simple review is below: Pro: -Once the sequence is understood, the chains are incredibly easy to put on. I never watched the video and just looked at the included instructions for a few minutes. -Can't compare traction ability to traditional chains, but I never lost control. You can see the deep grooves the chains make in snow and ice though. They grip exceptionally well. -Both chains roll up neatly into an easily transported package and the included carrying bag is sized appropriately where it is easy to put the chains back in plus extra tensioners if desired. Cons: -They do cost more than traditional chains, but after watching dozens of others fight with traditional chains while being snowed on the cost difference is justified. What took others 10 minutes took me half the time -- and I never got dirty (so long as you wear gloves). -The tensioner is a solid rubber ring with 6 plastic clips. As previously discussed, I feel this to be the single point of failure for the whole system. Rubber loses elasticity in the cold, and most people dont use chains in warm weather. During extended wear I could imagine the rubber hardening and eventually snapping from the pressure. Fortunately, additional tensioner packs are available and they fit in the carrying case included with these chains. TL;DR: These chains are absolutely worth the additional price. They grip exceptionally well and they are simple to put on and remove.

Life saver

or at least skiing-day saver... I just came back from ski trip to ski santa fe resort. I've used the snow chains twice on two days following a night of snow. The road up was 15 miles long and I've used the chains for about 8-10 miles of those. At the start of the road, my 2WD Toyota Highlander did just fine without snow chains on the part that were cleared beforehand. However after slightly skidding few times I've decided to put on the snow chains. The process took about 10 mins only and was very easy following the instructions. Following that riding was very easy and safe without losing traction at all. It was really magic. I've counted six other cars that literally fell down the road trying to make it with 2WD only. See picture of one of them, and a picture on the white road I was easily driving with the snow chains. I highly recommend using snow chains and not risking it due to cost. This is simple solution and cheap comparing calling a tow truck or paying for fixing a damaged car. This is assuming no bodily injury.. few tips: 1. use working gloves in the process of installing and removing, to keep your hands warm and clean. 2. securely tight the hooks together, otherwise they may snap while driving. Don't worry, the chains will not fall of the wheel due to one lose hook. Just stop on the side and hook it again. 3. You may practice beforehand, to make it easy in real time conditions which may be less comfortable for you. 4. while removing the chains, you may turn the wheels sideways to easily locate and unhook the back hook.

I thought otherwise, but these were definitely needed...

Got the SZ143 for a 2017 Toyota Sienna with tire size 235/60-17 for a trip to the snow, I was trying to be cheap and was hoping that I would not have to use them, but the snow was so bad very quickly within 1.5 hrs that I had no choice but to use them for 20+ miles to get out of the area, otherwise, I would've been stuck in the snow for the next 20 days, starving to death and having to eat my kid to survive. I did not install them as a trial prior to actually using them, but I did watch the installation vid, which was pretty straight forward. When it came time to actually installing them, it was just as easy as the vid, but my fingers were cold as ice, which made it difficult. Once we got passed the snow area and removed the chains, even the next day or two, the chains are not oxidized, unlike some others may have stated, they can be reused again several times at least. Without the chains, there would've been no way of getting outta there with a two wheel drive. Don't be cheap, get some type of snow chain to be safe. Only Rambo do not need these.

Fits 2011 Outback Premium

My 2011 Subaru Outback Premium with 225/60R17 tires doesn't have much clearance between the fender wells and the tires or the suspension struts and the rims so normal chains won't work. The Subaru dealer recommended these "traction cables" and they seem to be the top pick in the Subaru Outback forums. The cables were easy to install (at least in a dry garage) and there seems to be adequate clearance on both front and rear wheels. I bought sets for all 4 wheels which is probably overkill for traction, but the Subaru AWD is very fussy about all 4 wheels being the same. Note, Outbacks come with various size tires depending on which option package you bought. The Amazon fit check is for the base option and recommended the SZ139's, but those are too small for the Outback Premium which needed SZ143's. Check the size on the side of your tire and use the SSC fit guide to find the cable size you need.

Life savers. Literally.

I bought these because I am on a fixed income and could not afford to buy a new set of Winter tires. I truely believe this product saved our lives last night. I was coming thru a particularly sketchy mountain pass from Denver back to Gunnison Colorado last night and I was loosing control while going 20. The roads were straight ice...and we were on a mountain side. As soon as I had room to safely pull over I got these things out and put them on In the dead of night...alone...strong winds and heavy snow fall....just using the moonlight..while my kids were in the van. It took about 10-15 mins to out on both, because I hadn’t opened them yet. I suggest you do a dry run before you actually need them. They were easy enough to install..no tools...just something to reach them from under the vechicle when you are wrapping them around. I used a long ice scraper. As soon as we started creeping back onto the road we all could feel a HUGE difference. Even my kids said they instantly felt much better...you could feel the traction and it certainly provided more peace a mind. I white knuckled it until we got home...took 3 hrs to drive what normally should have taken 1 but we got home safe and I am thankful. I am positive we would not have if we hadn’t had these. I will be buying these for everyone I love who lives in a snowy place. Very much worth the money!!

Very good and easy to install

This chains work amazing!!!! I used them for 2 weeks while I was in the mountains in Winter and when it says they are required they really are. These are very easy to install, to remove and they work great!!!! I wasn't sure how easy they were gonna be and got surprised on how easy it is! Totally recommend them if you are a first timer as I was :) The video is in Spanish but you can check how easy it is to install!

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