The following charts are very helpful when deciding which traction products to purchase.
For more detailed information on a specific traction product, please click on the product name.
GOOD
BETTER
BEST
Passenger Car Products
| Product | Type | Class “S” Clearance | Braking Performance | Handling Performance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Control | Cornering | Starting | Durability | Easy Install | ABS & AWD | |||
| Z Chain | Alloy diagonal pattern cable | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Super Z6 | Alloy diagonal pattern cable | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Auto-Trac | Alloy diagonal pattern cable | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Z® (Passenger) | Alloy diagonal pattern cable | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Radial Chain | Ladder style cable | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Quick Grip PL | Ladder style link | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Quick Grip RP | V-Bar ladder-style link | – | | | | | | | |
Pickup and SUV Products
| Product | Type | Class “S” Clearance | Braking Performance | Handling Performance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Control | Cornering | Starting | Durability | Easy Install | ABS & AWD | |||
| Z Chain | Alloy diagonal pattern cable | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Super Z6 / Z8 | Alloy diagonal pattern cable | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Z® (SUV/LT) | Alloy diamond pattern link | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Auto-Trac | Alloy diamond pattern link | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Radial Chain LT | Ladder style cable | – | | | | | | | |
| Quick Grip Highway | Ladder style link | – | | | | | | | |
| Quick Grip Reinforced | V-Bar ladder-style link | – | | | | | | | |
| Quick Grip Alloy | Alloy ladder-style link | – | | | | | | | |
Truck and Bus Products
| Product | Type | Class “S” Clearance | Braking Performance | Handling Performance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Control | Cornering | Starting | Durability | Easy Install | ABS & AWD | |||
| Super Z HD | Alloy diagonal pattern cable | – | | | | | | | |
| Diamond Blue | Alloy diagonal pattern link | – | | | | | | | |
| Quick Grip Alloy | Alloy ladder-style link | – | | | | | | | |
| Alloy Radial Chain | Alloy ladder-style cable | – | | | | | | | |
| Quick Grip Reinforced | V-Bar ladder-style link | – | | | | | | | |
| Quick Grip Highway | Ladder-style link | – | | | | | | | |
GOOD
Quik Grip
Ladder-Style Link Chain
Good for on & off-road, steep grades, deep snow, back roads, unplowed side streets, etc.
Radial Chain
Ladder-Style cable chain
Good for on-road use, packed snow, icy highways and side streets, etc.
BETTER
Z® Passenger and SUV/LT
Diagonal-Pattern Cable Chain
Better for use on-road, steep grades, deep snow, packed snow, icy roads. Compatible with traction control and/or ABS systems.
Quik Grip Alloy
Alloy Ladder-Style Link Chain
Excellent traction and durability for both on and off road applications. Aggressive square rod cross chains are ideal for steep grades, deep snow, ice & mud.
BEST
Super Z6® & Super Z8®
Diagonal-Pattern Cable Chain
Best for on-road, steep grades, deep or packed snow, icy roads Most compatible with traction control and ABS systems. Outstanding all-around traction. Best for vehicles with restricted clearance.
Z‑Chain®
Diagonal-Pattern Cable Chain
All of the benefits of Super Z & Super Z LT plus outstanding traction with unequaled speed & ride capabilities for emergency response equipment.
Auto‑Trac®
Diamond-Pattern Link Chain
Easy installation and removal with no need to retighten. Best durability of any link-style chain for cars and light trucks. Excellent compatibility with ABS and traction control systems.