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Tim94111
12-09-2004, 06:34 PM
Has anyone ever used any of these traction devices in the snow. I'm sick of getting stuck down my sloped driveway. Some look better than others, any suggestions?

Traction mats: http://www.improvementscatalog.com/product.asp?product=170218zz&dept_id=12520&cm_ven=INKTOMI&cm_cat=Car_Accessories&cm_pla=Traction_Mats&cm_ite=170218zz&code=macs=MPINK04

Traction Ramps: http://www.improvementscatalog.com/product.asp?product=247076zz&dept%5Fid=12510&macs=macs=MPINK04

Traction Units: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/s-10101/p-2366/c-10101

chaos58503
12-09-2004, 06:40 PM
they will all work but it will suck to get out everytime you go home to throw them out

Positive Vibes
12-09-2004, 06:54 PM
They should work but if your high centered on your frame or diffs they will be useless.

Funny story, I got stuck in the snow and tried using the traction ramps, when spinning my tires the ramp was tearing bits and pieces of the tire. After looking at the picture I just figured out I had the teeth pointing up. Doh!

And now they didn't help get me out cause my diffs where buried in the snow. Had to get a little tug. Personally I wouldn't waste my money. I'd save it for a locker or lift if you don't have 'em.