BurbMan wrote:
beemerphile1 wrote:
Hopefully you realize the manufacturer says those are not for preventing a vehicle from rolling.
Not sure where you got that from. The manufacturer's website says: Provides added stabilization and prevents tire shifts by applying opposing force to tandem tire applications.
Regardless of what the manufacturer says, I can tell you that they are very effective at stopping the vehicle from rolling, probably more effective than a wedge chock, since there is no chance of the chock sliding on pavement.
I agree with Beemer
manufacturers web site wrote:
Introducing BAL’s newest addition to its premier line
of Sta-BAL-ization products...
The X-Chock starts off where the Deluxe Tire Locking Chock left off but it’s new, slimmer design will fit into more axle applications.
• Provides added stabilization and prevents tire shifts by applying opposing force to tandem tire applications.
•As opposed to other chocks, the X-Chock works with the tires’ natural movement instead of against them.
Notice the product title - "Sta-BAL-ization products"
"Provides added stabilization and prevents tire shifts" A shifting tire is not a rolling tire.
"As opposed to other chocks, the X-Chock works with the tires’ natural movement instead of against them" God only knows what this means.
I had similar "stabilizers" and I read the instructions which stated that they were to be used to stabilize only, and not as a replacement for chocks.
I say repalce your chocks with these at your own peril.