They purchased American Chain and Cable Co. (ACCO) in 2006; and Harry D. Weed, inventor of the tire chain, sold his Weed Chain Tire Grip Company to ACCO back in 1912.

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Chain Alternatives: Modern alternatives to metal tire chains include fabric socks and canvas straps. They're generally more affordable and easier to install but, as you'll see below, tend not to ...

TRACGRABBER TRACGRABBER Tire Traction Device for Snow, Mud and Sand – for Cars and Small SUVs, Set of 2 – Easy to Install, Get Unstuck Fast – A Snow Traction Mat or Snow Chain Alternative ...

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These tire traction straps help slipping tires get unstuck from poor traction situations such as snow, ice, sand, or mud—a perfect car emergency kit item for winter weather and a must-have ...

That's why tire chain alternatives—tire socks, traction straps, studded tires (where allowed)—are so heavily advertised. But just like chains, all have compromises. Hyundai has a better idea ...

Kinedyne has unveiled 7- and 8-mm heavy-duty stud tire chains under its Grip Link Brand Tire Chain family. The latest offerings feature 14 cross links and are for off-road use, when trucks need ...