Traction is Essential for Safety and Legal Compliance
Keeping yourself safe and compliant with local requirements is essential, especially when the winter months can make the roads dangerous.
Let's cover some different kinds of traction, and click to learn more about what McGee has to offer for each type.
AutoSock
AutoSock is the new generation of winter traction devices. This textile traction device is approved across the U.S. anywhere chain laws exist!
They're quick and easy to install and are also a great solution for vehicles with low clearance that can't use chains. AutoSock is the highest certified solution of its kind, and is a legal solution for cars and commercial vehicles.
Tire Chains
Tire chains are a tried and true tire traction solution and are a legal option to be compliant with the traction law. However, they do come with a few drawbacks.
Chains are not an option to install on some vehicles, and installation can be tricky and time-consuming. They are also prone to rust and can damage your vehicle or the road.
Tire Studs
You can have your tires equipped with tire studs to provide you with additional traction. However, it's important to know that these can be noisy when driving and can damage the road.
Unlike tire chains or an ATD like AutoSock, these can not be removed when they aren't needed, such as when you are driving on dry pavement. However, if you're looking for a solution that you won't need to get out of your car and install when winter weather hits, tire studs can be a great choice for you.
Find Your Ideal Solution with McGee
McGee Company carries a full line of tire chains from LaClede Tire Chains and Quality Tire Chains to cover the Rocky Mountain area for passenger, commercial, and OTR vehicles. Traction Devices fit a range of vehicles passenger vehicles, light trucks, commercial trucks, loaders, graders, and skidders. We stock tire chains made in U.S.A., Europe and China.
We stock the largest selection of tire chains in the Rocky Mountain region in our Denver, Salt Lake City, and Albuquerque warehouses. Whatever your traction needs are for over the road to the back country, the McGee Company team has the right tire chains for your needs.
Looking for chains this year for winter traction? Check out our sizing guide for passenger vehicles or talk to a sales representative at 1-800-525-8888.
If you are looking for an alternative to chains for something more lightweight and easier to apply, check out AutoSocks. They are now approved nationwide as an alternative traction device to chains.