SCC SZ143 Super Z6 Cable Tire Chain for Passenger Cars, Pickups, and SUVs - Set of 2

The Super Z6 Cable Tire Chain benefits from a lightweight (comparably), compact design, making it convenient to store and handle. Its Z-design ensures a snug fit around a variety of tire sizes, improving traction without less risk of damage to rims. The chains are made from durable steel cables coated in a protective coating to resist corrosion. I found these easy to install on my Jeep Grand Cherokee without needing special tools. They provide reliable grip during winter conditions, enhancing driving confidence on covered or icy roads. However, I did not venture into deep snow or rugged off-road terrain. How to Use: Prepare Your Vehicle: Park on a flat surface. Engage the parking brake. Ensure your tires are cold and free of debris. Unpack and Inspect: Remove the cables from their storage case. Check for any visible damage or defects. (Best done at home before heading to the slopes!) Lay Out the Cables: Spread out the cables on the ground to avoid tangling. Identify the side that will face outward based on the design instructions. Position the Cables: Drape the cable around the inside of the tire, then pull it around so that it is centered. For the Super Z6, the cables are designed to form a "Z" shape when installed correctly. Secure the Cables: Connect the ends of the cables using the provided clips or fasteners. Ensure the cables are snug but not overly tight, allowing some slack for movement. Check Fit and Drive: Turn your vehicle slightly to make sure the cables are properly positioned. Slowly drive forward a short distance, then stop to re-check the fit. Adjust if necessary to prevent any rubbing or loose connections. Use reduced speed and avoid sudden turns or hard braking.

Easy to Use, Dependable Chains for Winter Driving I’ve used these SCC SZ441 Super Z6 cable tire chains a couple of times now, and I’m impressed with how straightforward they are to install. The design makes it possible to get them on without moving the car, which is a big plus when you’re dealing with snow or ice on the side of the road. The instructions were clear, and with a bit of practice, I was able to get them on quickly. On the road, they performed well—providing solid traction on packed snow and icy patches where regular tires would have slipped. The low-profile design means they fit nicely even in cars with limited clearance, which is important since many vehicles today don’t have much room around the wheel wells. A couple of things to keep in mind: these are cable chains, so while they’re great for light to moderate use, they’re not the same as heavy-duty chains if you’re driving in really extreme conditions all the time. Also, they can make for a slightly rougher ride at lower speeds, which is to be expected. Bottom line: A reliable, easy-to-use option for cars, SUVs, and pickups that need extra traction in winter. Great fit, straightforward install, and dependable performance make these chains a smart addition to the trunk when snow season comes around.

Tire chains come in a dizzying variety of types/brands, and it took me a long time to start figuring out all the various options and which would work best for my application. The problem most people have is that traditional chains can't be used on a LOT of modern cars/trucks with very close space tolerances between the tires and adjacent wheel wells/components. These cable-based "chains" solve that problem for many cars/trucks, and provide the added bonus of working better, and being easier to install/remove than traditional chains. The trick, however, is matching your particular vehicle's actual tires/wheels to a particular manufacturer's sizing scheme. I tried pretty hard to find the "right" size for the P265/70R17 tires on my 2001 Suburban ... even going so far as contacting the actual designer/manufacturer of this product to verify sizing. When I received the set and tried 'em on, however, they were obviously too big. Wah-waaaahhhhh. After some further discussions with the manufacturer's customer service (good guys, by the way ... very helpful), and me e-mailing them a few photos showing the fitment on my actual tires (which were still serviceable, but worn to within about 10k remaining on their normal service life), they recommended that I "downsize" to a smaller size (SZ441). That size "fit" but was a bit too tight/hard to install, so I ended up getting new tires, returning the smaller size, and re-ordering the original size (SZ447), which then fit properly. It was this experience that taught me the actual, physical dimensions of auto/truck tires can vary up to 10 to 15%, or even more, from the standard measurements/size they're sold under. The only measurement that IS reliable is the last number shown on the sidewall ... rim diameter ... for obvious reasons. Any failure to properly match this part of the tire to the actual rim it's being mounted on could result in a catastrophic failure; possible injury/death, and thus ... lawsuits. Every other measurement is pretty much, e.g., "law west of the Pecos." With all that said, I really like the design of these things. They're far easier to install and remove than you might think from looking at some of these reviews, but installing them is every bit as dirty a job as everyone says. You have to get low enough to the ground to reach all the way around the bottom of the tire and attach the inner cable, and the tread surface of the tire WILL be slopping all over your forearms. Same with the top (there are two connection points on the inner cable, just one on the outer cable), but the inner/top connector is easier to reach, and thus, not as dirty. While you CAN put these things on without moving your vehicle, I recommend you do yourself a favor and deviate from the manufacturer's instructions a little bit ... spread them out in front of your wheels (making sure you've oriented them so that the "tire side" stamped on one side of the cable retainers ends up ON the "tire side"), connect the inner/bottom cable connector (the one that doesn't have a corresponding connector on the outer side), and then roll the car forward until that section of the cable is dead center/bottom. Then you don't have to reach around the bottom of your tire to attach this connector "blind," and only have to reach over the top of the tire to pull the loose ends of the inner cable upward and connect it at the top. Hook up the outer/top connector, put on your tensioner band/clips, and you're good to go. The "rings" on the cross-members aren't really "rings," but more like a series of short (e.g., half-inch) heavy duty springs threaded onto the underlying cross-member cable (like the necklaces kids make out of pasta). Assuming you've gotten a properly-fitting size for your tires; you've installed and used them as instructed; there are no over-crimping or other assembly defects present in the particular set you receive, and you make a point of keeping the chains clean and properly lubricated between uses, I see no reason these shouldn't last many years. You may end up doing a little "trial and error" finding the right size for your particular car/tires, but once you do, you'll like the end result, and feel a lot more confident about being able to get to your destination safely over snow/ice road conditions.

After receiving my cables, I practised putting them on when it was still dry out. Very easy to install and remove. When removing, I turned the tires to make it easier to access the back clip on one side, then turned the tires the other way for the other side. Later that week, we got our first snowfall and on one stretch of road I encountered two hills. The first hill I was able to maintain my speed to get up the hill without stopping. On the second hill, cars were stopped for a red light at the top and unable to get traction to go again. There was a truck and trailer stopped halfway up the hill and not moving. A Jeep was spinning his tires and starting to go sideways. It was mayhem! Pro Tip: If your tires are spinning, don't try to go faster! I pulled onto a side street and installed the chains for the second time ever, first time in the snow. They went on just as easily as when it was dry. I drove back to the road, easily climbed the hill and stopped at the top for the red light. When the light turned green, my tires slipped slightly but I went slow, gained traction and got through the intersection without any problem. On the other side, the roads were clear so I pulled into another snow-covered side street to remove the cables. No problem. Great cables! For what it's worth, they come with the rubber tensioner.

Purchased for ski trip driving return from Vancouver, BC to Telluride, CO. Fortunately, didn't need to use them so can't comment on performance. Appear rugged enough. Trial installation prior to trip - done in a parking garage = straight forward - quite easy.

Followed the advice from a forum and got these instead of the smaller ones that are listed for this tire size. Glad I did, as I doubt I’d be able to put smaller ones on. Haven’t used them for traction (hope to not need to) but they fit well. Easy to install (about 5 min in my driveway - I’m sure it’d take a bit more time to do in snow).

Really easy to put on, essentially it is 2 clips at the top (inside & outside of tire), and 1 clip at the bottom (outside). Clips work like door chain locks, make sure to angle the clips so they slide in. Put on the tensioner so that the plastic hooks are facing away from the tire, and that's it. I imagine no problems putting these on even in the snow. Packing these up is also a breeze, the chains have some stiffness and structure so its not just a crazy tangled mess when you try to roll them up, done in a minute. A nice bag is provided with the chains, along with some thin oversized plastic gloves that you can wear over your regular gloves + sleeves.

Broke after 5 minutes of using, while driving and made cut on my tire too, The rubber part flew like a slingshot to nowhere, couldn’t find where both of them gone, it was night, it was so unsafe. Don’t buy it please, I am not left with a chain, from 4pc, only 1 left, I don’t know what to do now.