I saw an ad for this and I thought it was a hoax, but apparently not:Snow socks instead of chainsDo these things really work? They say it wicks away the moisture so your tires don't slide. Don't they get saturated and frozen?I did an archive search, and no one on this forum has used the phrase "snow socks," so maybe these things are just a joke. I'm not from snow country, so I am not an expert at all.

They do exist and the CHP recognizes them in CA as snow traction devices. I understand they work in some snowy conditions but they will fall apart if driven in dry pavement. AutoSock: Snow Socks

More and more semis are using them. Saves weight and hassle.

My son drives professionally and told me to get a set of these for the motorhome. He says that they will get me to the next exit and to a safe place to park if I encounter icy conditions. They are much easier to put on and much lighter than chains. He carries a set just to get him to a place where he can safely chain up if a sudden weather change leaves him on the road in precarious conditions. They will not last long on dry pavement and are not really intended for long distance driving in snow/ice.

I'll just stick with my chains. Pretty sure those socks are useless in 6+ inches of snow where as my chains work just fine.

Snow socks -- plastic sleeves for tires? Really?

SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Jul 13, 2017
joebedford wrote:
A guy tried these on the Coq in an episode of Highway Through Hell. Shall we say "They were less than effective"?

I saw that one. According to e-trail;er, not good over 30 mph and have to be run on snow or ice. 100+ bucks is pretty expensive for a seriously limited use traction device.

I'd rather stay home and listen to the wrecks on the scanner.
joebedford
Nomad II
Jul 13, 2017
A guy tried these on the Coq in an episode of Highway Through Hell. Shall we say "They were less than effective"?
Naio
Explorer II
Jul 13, 2017
Can I get them in chain maille like Ivanka's dress?

Edit: Whoops, that was Michelle Obama.
SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Jul 13, 2017
I'm retired, I just toast in front of the fire when it snows.
Martyn
Nomad
Jul 13, 2017
gemsworld wrote:
They do exist and the CHP recognizes them in CA as snow traction devices. I understand they work in some snowy conditions but they will fall apart if driven in dry pavement.

AutoSock: Snow Socks

Ditto in Colorado. If CDOT has approved them in lieu of chains while going through the Rockies, they obviously work. :)
BruceMc
Explorer III
Jul 12, 2017
Industrial Sunscreen down south:

By the gallon!

Cable knit... Argyle cable knit, in Bruce tartan would be the trick!!!
ctilsie242
Explorer II
Jul 12, 2017
I think they are a good idea. Beats being stuck.
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Jul 12, 2017
Avoid snow. Divert Snow Socks purchase price to sunscreen.

Just funnin'
profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 12, 2017
Pat, they are cable knit.
LenSatic
Explorer
Jul 12, 2017
Do they come in Argyle? :@

LS