What are auto socks for snow?
AutoSock is the new generation of winter traction devices. Made of textile, it is pulled over the driving wheels of cars, vans, trucks, buses and forklifts when extra grip is needed in winterly conditions. As the highest certified of its kind, AutoSock is a legal solution for cars and commercial vehicles. If driven according to instructions and solely on clean snow and ice, AutoSock will last several hundred kilometers. The photo below shows AutoSock mounted and driven on a Tesla Model Y for 500km on a Norwegian country road in January 2024. AutoSock was still in great shape after 500km without significant damage.
What socks are best for the snow?
Most ski and snowboard socks are made from either merino wool or a synthetic blend—or a hybrid of both. They also include a small percentage of elastane or Lycra spandex to enhance the fit and provide flexibility. Look for socks made from high-quality, insulating materials such as merino wool blends or synthetic blends. These materials are known for their excellent heat retention properties and moisture-wicking capabilities, keeping your feet cozy and dry even in snowy conditions.Composition: 50% merino wool, 37% acrylic, 10% polyamide, 3% elastane. Merino wool for temperature regulation and moisture absorption. Acrylic for extra softness so you don’t feel any itch from the wool. Polyamide used for reinforced heels and toes for increased strength and durability.
Are car snow socks any good?
The results shows that: 1. AutoSock has easily got the best general traction, uphill and downhill course holding and brake behavior. AutoSock is only slightly behind snow chains when it comes to hill start traction and ground leel starts. AutoSocks are a safe, legal alternative to snow chains. The quick and easy setup makes AutoSocks a great alternative to painfully difficult snow chains. AutoSocks fit a variety of vehicles, from cars to trucks, buses, vans and even commercial trucks.
When to put snow socks on a car?
Snow socks are ideal for sudden snowfall, moderate snow conditions, or urban areas where roads are cleared more frequently, and generally, for all situations that do not require more aggressive solutions like chains. The larger the vehicle and longer the journey the wiser it is to choose a chain over a sock because chains give more traction and are harder wearing (i. The same applies if it’s icy – socks do not perform well on ice.The soft and flexible material of textile snow chains protects alloy rims from scratches and damage. Metal chains, on the other hand, can scratch and gouge rims, requiring expensive repairs.Winter tyres and all season tyres are better suited to composite or metal chains as snow socks deprive winter and all season tyres of their natural grip on the snow.
Are auto socks reusable after snow or ice?
Help Your Tire Socks Last Longer When used only on snow and ice, tire socks can be reused over and over. Just don’t drive on bare or wet pavement with them on. The larger the vehicle and longer the journey the wiser it is to choose a chain over a sock because chains give more traction and are harder wearing (i. The same applies if it’s icy – socks do not perform well on ice.Chains are designed to dig into the ice and snow, offering superior traction, especially on steep inclines and rough terrains. Snow socks, while effective in moderate snow, may struggle in deeper snow or on ice, as they rely on friction rather than penetration.Because snow socks are made from soft textile material, they do not scratch or damage alloy rims. Traditional snow chains for tires, especially metal ones, can cause damage requiring costly repairs.
Do I need 2 or 4 snow socks?
To install textile tire chains on a 4-wheel drive vehicle, you will need two sets of snow socks for all four tires. To install tire socks on your 4WD vehicle, follow the same mounting steps for both the front and rear wheels as mentioned above. Snow socks and chains should be fitted to all drive wheels. If you have a 2 wheel drive vehicle you need two socks, four wheel drive vehicles need four socks.