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AutoSock Standard X40 Winter Traction Aid, For Passenger Tires | 
| Brand: AutoSock
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
List Price: $79.00
Buy New: $69.00
as of 3/19/2010 05:13 PDT details
You Save: $10.00 (13%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  11 reviews
Color: Orange and grey
Media: Misc.
Size: X40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 11.9 x 2.5
MPN: AutoSockX40
Model: AutoSock X40
EAN: 7090005000085
ASIN: B000ZJUW04
Release Date: November 20, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Easy-to-mount, self-centering alternative to tire chains | | • | Comfortable while driving; does not cause noise or vibrations | | • | Lightweight, easy-to-store, reusable, and machine washable | | • | Each set comes with two AutoSocks, user manual, storage bag, and gloves | | • | Only one set per vehicle required, even for AWD and 4WD applications |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Unexpected winter weather can create driving conditions demanding more traction than conventional tires -- or even snow treads -- can provide. But tire chains are bulky to store and can be difficult to put on in cold, snowy weather. Now there is an easy-to-use alternative to chains: Designed in Norway, AutoSock is a new and innovative lightweight fabric-based, temporary traction aid for cars and trucks that is easy to mount and gets a grip on slippery surfaces as snow and ice. AutoSock, a high-technology textile tire covering, utilizes specially patterned fibers that optimize grip on slick surfaces by managing the thin layer of water on top of ice and snow. Through its weaving pattern and thousands of small fibers AutoSock clings to snow and ice, increasing vehicle traction, improving safety and adding to driver confidence. With AutoSock, you won't experience the rattles and bumpy ride associated with tire chains, and it is approved for speeds up to 30 mph. AutoSock is easy to install following these simple steps: Stop the vehicle and apply the emergency brake, fit AutoSock to the drive wheels of the vehicle, starting at the top of the tire and working downwards. Then, stretch the elastic band over the top of the tire to the inside of the tire, tighten the crossing strap, and move the vehicle approximately 3 feet and pull the remainder of the AutoSock into position. AutoSock automatically self-centers when you begin driving. When you' re back on snow-free roads, slip the AutoSock off and slip it back into the included storage bag. After use, AutoSock should be put back in the storage bag until the destination is reached. Then they can be machine-washed and put back in the bag, ready to go for the next snow or ice storm. Note: AutoSock is not meant for severe snow conditions, and cannot be substituted for chains for travel through mountain passes. The standard AutoSock accommodates non-performance tire sizes (typically OEM sizes for economy passenger vehicles). For performance tires, try AutoSock High Performance.
Product Description
AutoSock - the simple solution to maximise grip on snow and ice. The secret: high performance fibers. A perfect temporary winter traction aid for vehicles. Quick and easy to fit and remove. Proven to improve cars' safety systems. Reusable. Approved by and sold to leading car manufacturers
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| Customer Reviews:
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 terrific traction on snow and ice February 9, 2010
Betsy (Bristol, WV USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Autosocks is the best thing that has happened to me this winter. We have a steep (30-50% grade), quarter-mile long driveway with a couple of turns on the steep parts, fairly typical for rural WV. Up until this winter, we've never felt the need to have AWD on anything but the pickup, which I don't drive. On the rare occasions when I couldn't get the front-wheel-drive vehicle up the driveway -- when it's snow- or ice-covered -- my husband hooked it up to the tractor and towed the car up. This winter, though, the brakes gave out on the tractor, and we have had more than our usual amt of winter weather with none of the usual thawing afterwards. So we started looking for AWD vehicles when I came across an article in Consumer Reports about Autosocks. Intrigued, I visited Amazon to check for availability and cost. (Amazon didn't have my tire size in stock so I bought them from tirerack.com and ate the shipping cost.)
I first used the AutoSocks when I had to park in a snowy, slushy spot on a dirt and gravel drive at a friend's house -- and then couldn't back out. I slipped on the 'Socks and voila! my car was back on the road in minutes. Very impressive, especially since I had to back out of the spot.
When I reached home, I tried getting up the driveway sans 'Socks and slipped and slid back down. So I slipped on the 'Socks again and just like that, I zipped right up the driveway, no slipping or sliding, just as if there were no snow or ice on it.
Note: Do follow the manufacturer's instructions and remove the 'Socks when you reach clear pavement.
After several uses, the fabric does show some signs of wear but there are no holes and I see no reason why they won't see me thru this winter and several more.
AutoSocks is one of the best purchases I have ever made. They perform exactly as promised and have saved me the cost of snow tires and a new AWD vehicle. I highly recommend them.
 autosocks February 3, 2010
reader (USA)
I live in the south, so I wasn't sure how much use I would get from a tire traction product. I work for an emergency hospital and drive home around 1-2am and we don't have the option of staying home when it snows, so I decided to make the investment. I was able to use the autosocks for the first time last weekend and I would not have been able to make it to work with all the snow and ice. They were easy to put on and worked great. I doubt I will get much more use from them. They were worn by the 11 mile trip to work, but it would be worth it to buy them again next year. It was a huge relief to know that I could make it to work without sliding into a ditch or another car. The piece of mind is well worth the money, but just don't expect them to last more than one winter.
Pleasant Surprise January 29, 2009
JSpice (Toronto, Canada)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was pleasantly surprised by this quirky traction aid. I was a little disappointed when I received these as I had only seen them online - when I took them out of the package, they looked like they wouldn't work at all. But, having used them during the last snow storm here in Toronto, I have to give them a positive review. I would note that these ARE NOT a replacement for snow tires (not sure how long they will last, can't drive above 35mph or on clean pavement) but for short trips in a storm or an emergency, they deliver as promised. They go on like their website suggests and come off easy too. I usually only drive to the train station so I don't need full snow tires - my wife has them on her car. In short, great for the second car. Sorry Amazon, hard to tell which size to buy from your website, check out the tirerack.com for a better idea which one to buy.
HAVEN'T USED IN REALLY DEEP SNOW, BUT..... December 12, 2008
Seattleite (Seattle, WA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
here in the NW last winter we had 3-4 snowfalls over 3-4". Before buying these, we had to park about a half mile from home because it was a moderate uphill with no shoulder (and I hate to install/take off standard chains...and we needed the exercise:)). Bought these, and next snowfall we cruised right up the hill, and there were a few patches of ice under the snow where we did not feel any tire slippage. AS mentioned by others, it's important to remove the "socks" when on bare ground/pavement (but they're such a quick/easy install-uninstall, that's not a problem).
Worked surprisingly well July 24, 2008
I. Qazi (MORGANTOWN, WV USA)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I used them on a 1993 toyota corolla wagon in heavy slushy ice up a steep hill and they worked really well. I would recommend a pair for every vehicle I own that is not 4 wheel drive. Just remember to drive slow and steady with these and then take them off immediately after you are on better roads. Dont drive above 20-25 mph on them.
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