Budget ???? Peerless 0155505 Auto-Trac Tire Traction Chain – Set Of 2 ????

8 reviews for Budget ???? Peerless 0155505 Auto-Trac Tire Traction Chain – Set Of 2 ????

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   CB – December 27, 2021

   Bought these a few years ago, but only recently had the need to use. Double-checked the size chart, too. I’m older (60+yo), and installed while in my garage. They are snug fitting, so you have to read the instructions, reviews, and watch videos for installation tips, otherwise they probably won’t work. I took my time and installed one, which took about 15 minutes (remember, I’m old). After a rest and glass of wine I installed the other one, which also took about 15 minutes.They worked great in snow on top of a bed of thick ice, in a hilly area. No slips, slides, or wheel-spinning. No damage to the car, either. Drove a short distance on bare pavement on the main (plowed) road, but went slow even though people behind me weren’t happy. I did not drive in the wheel ruts, but drove with my tires in the snow humps.As I get older I’m not sure I will be able to install these because the last hook is a bit tight and requires a little strength. However, I think I can get a neighbor to install these in my dry garage for a few bucks, and then I can scoot around in any snow conditions feeling safe and responsible.As for the quality, I’m skeptical that these may not last very long, but that is a premature statement. I may purchase another backup set, or carry some other device should the Peerless break while in use. Truthfully, I don’t think I could install/uninstall out in the cold snow, so I’d have to call for help if they broke while driving.Overall, this old lady is pleased with the first use in rough weather.—————–UPDATE: I contacted Peerless to see if there was a slightly larger chain that would have a bit more slack to make the connections easier. Unfortunately my tire is between sizes, so anything larger would provide too much slack so the chain would not be tight. Peerless customer service response was quick (1-day).I decided to keep the Peerless as a backup chain, and purchased another set from Les Schwab Tires called Quick Fit (Laclede Alpine Premiere brand). The Quick Fit has a more durable and adjustable connection system (not ratchets). They are a bit more expensive than the Peerless, but appear much more durable. Same diamond pattern, S-rated, etc. Check YouTube for the Les Schwab Quick Fit to see for yourself.

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Nick Hawkins – January 11, 2022

   Since multiple reviewers complained about the sizing for these, I triple-checked the size guide on both Amazon and the manufacturer’s website to make sure these would fit my 215/50 RF17 run-flats. (My Mini Countryman owner’s manual says to only put chains on 16-inch wheels, but these have the lowest clearance you can get and I had no issues with them.) After the chains arrived, I did a test install in my driveway to make sure they fit; once I got the hang of the installation process I knew the fit was ok.Just a few days after getting these chains, I drove over Donner Pass on I-80 in a huge snowstorm and, as expected, had to pull off to the shoulder and install them. I was glad I’d practiced beforehand because fumbling around in slush by the side of the freeway is not much fun! I got them on in 10 minutes or so, and they stayed on through some very nasty conditions; without them, I would not have made it home for Christmas. When it came time to remove the chains, they were perfectly intact despite my wheel wells being jam-packed with snow and ice. The removal process is quicker and easier than installation.To sum up: 1. Double-check the size guide before ordering 2. Do a practice install before your trip 3. Bring gloves, ideally waterproof ones, and a warm coat if there’s any possibility you’ll need to install these 4. Don’t go over 30 mph with the chains on, and keep a safe distance between you and the cars around you

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   SRC – March 15, 2022

   I purchased these chains after the chains I was using came apart while using them doing a snowstorm last December. Although I haven’t used these chains in the snow yet (because it hasn’t snowed where I live since then), I did test them and the automatic chain tightening system they use does works as advertised. These chains are the same quality as the chains I purchased from my local Les Schwab tire center back in 2009, yet they do come with s self-tightening ratchet system that’s not offered by Les Schwab. Kinda hard to give these chains an accurate rating since I have yet to use them during a snowstorm, but I do know they were less expensive than the same type of chains I purchased from Les Schwab 13 years ago.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   K A – August 23, 2022

   Pro: these have never let me down even on sheet iceCon: they are very difficult to install on the stock tires for my Jeep

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Santiago – August 31, 2022

   N/A

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Lea – November 8, 2022

   The size of chains listed (15505) as fitting my tires (225/65-17) for my 2016 Rav4 do NOT fit. The tires are the factory recommended size. The tag on the bag only lists 3 sizes of relatively small tires, which is why I even bothered trying them out so quickly. The auto-ratchet cable was about 2” short from fitting into the hook when connecting the second cable.If you buy these, definitely try them out! Otherwise seemed like they would really work well.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Thirsty Hydrogeologist – December 5, 2022

   Grab a set and fortunately did not need them on a long road trip. Testing them prior to traveling they were super easy to put on.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Devon Marshall – December 6, 2022

   We had a hard time finding the correct size. Finally we found these ones. HOWEVER I read the reviews first and noted FrostyDrums review below and they had the same size tire. So rather than buying the ones the chart says I bought the ones FROSTYDRUM said. They fit perfectly. DO NOT GO BY CHART 215/55-17 SKU 0155305