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 Auto Socks Rock! Feb 14, 2010
I bought these last year for a 2WD RAV4. I have a guarter-mile hilly gravel driveway to my house. For years I've had to struggle in the snow to put chains on my old Dodge truck just to get out when it snows, or had to park up at the road and walk out. This was getting tougher as I approach 60 so I decided to try the Auto Socks rather than spending thousands on a 4WD vehicle. Didn't have much call for the Socks last year, but this year they've gotten a good workout. We've had several snows of up to 6 inches, with another one forecast for tomorrow. I don't worry about it anymore.
I put on the Auto Socks (5 minutes) drive out my driveway to the plowed street, take them off (3 minutes) and I'm on my merry way with not a problem. I can even do it in office clothes without getting all dirty and wet. When I come back, I just reverse the process and I'm home safe and sound. I've even been taking my 87-year old mom out to the Senior Center every day -- that's how confident I am with the traction. My driveway can't be easily plowed so the snow and ice stays till a couple of days of above freezing temps. Haven't had any of that lately, so I've been using the Socks 2-3 times a day for over a week now. I wouldn't trade them for anything. Didn't have to pay the extra money and gas for an all wheel drive vehicle, but get the same service.
Here's the thing. You cannot drive with them on dry pavement or they will tear. The gravel in my drive is hard on them, but they're lasting fine with much use this winter. Even if I have to replace them every year or two -- they are cheap for the peace of mind and independence I get from not having to worry so much about getting snowed in when I have to be at work. I highly recommend to anyone who doesn't have the strength or desire to hassle with heavy chains or want to worry about getting stuck in the snow. These things are cheap for the freedom, safety, and peace of mind they bring. Would give mine six stars if I could. I'm trying to get all my friends to buy them even just to have in the car in case they get stuck out somewhere. I think they ought to be part of every car's winter emergency kit. I'd rather have my Socks so I can get home myself than have a blanket in the car to keep warm till someone else rescues me. 'Nuff said.
Love them! Jan 10, 2010
We bought our Toyota Sequoia (2 wheel drive) while living in Arizona. We then moved back to Colorado with a long, sloped driveway. It never failed that when there was snow or ice on the driveway I would slide or not make it up. After complaining about other "traction control remedies" we found the AutoSock. I got home last night to about an inch of ice on my driveway and got stuck about 50 feet up on the slope.
I slid my way down and my son and I put on AutoSock. I wasn't expecting much, but we were both shocked. I went right up with no sliding, slipping or hesitation. It took maybe 4 minutes to put on and 1 minute to take off. I am so happy we bought these!
They definitely will wear a bit, especially if you are driving as I do on gravel as well, but they are worth it. I will purchase another pair when I have to, but for now they have been used several times and they are performing wonderfully.
These are nice to have "just in case." I plan on getting some for my son's Honda Accord. It's a purchase you won't regret.
Auto Sock Winter Traction Aid Dec 20, 2009
i purchase the product for the JUST IN CASE factor. i am so happy i did. after we got about 20" of snow. i put these on and i had minimal to no problems getting around. while other people on my street could barely get out of there driveways or go down the street for that matter, i drove by w/ no issues. later every body was asking me about my auto socks. i do have to say they were a little hard to put on. since the gap between my tires and fender was kind of small i had a tough time putting my hand through to wrap the tire sock around the tire. aside from that i had the tire socks on is less then 5 minutes. this is a great alternative to chains. i do wish that i could have them on for prolonged periods of time but i think that excessive use on cleared streets would tear them apart so once the snow is more manageable and melting away i think you have to remove them. removal is a snap. this is a great product to just have in the truck for the JUST IN CASE factor.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Amazing product - enthusiastic thumbs up Jun 22, 2009
Used it in West Virginia to drive up the hill after the friends of ours unsuccessfully tried the very same thing on their minivan. Installation took about 30 seconds and was as simple as promised. And what was even better - it worked like a charm. My Honda Odyssey minivan climbed the hill covered with packed snow and partial ice as if it was a flat surface. Highly recommend.
5 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 not useful here in california Jun 05, 2009
not legal when chains are required. thought it might work well but returned it before using it.
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