Autosocks
I have new 3 peak mountain snowflake AT tires on my four wheel drive F350, and am travelling to Utah the end of December. I carry a set of cable chains I've never used, and am considering picking up ...
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one thing to note, from what I understand autosocks are not a permanant option, but rather a one or two time use thing depending how long you run on them. chains are multiple use but more bulky.
You're correct that they won't last as long as chains (as long as you clean the rust), but they are more than a 1 or 2 use product. At least one truck driver said they last him a season or two.
I would expect they will last quite a while if you avoid dry pavement.
