Is AutoSock legal in Washington state?

The AutoSock is approved for use in Washington as an alternative to chains.

Does Les Schwab sell AutoSock?

Return Your Unused Devices in the Spring for a Full Refund At Les Schwab, we carry snow chains and tire socks for passenger cars, SUVs, and CUVs. If you don’t use your chains or tire socks all winter long, you can always return them in the spring for a full refund.

Are tire socks legal?

California has approved the AutoSock as an alternative traction device to chains except if/when DOT determines that chains are required and no other traction device will suffice.

Do you need snow tires in Washington state?

Well, good news. You don’t need snow or winter tires. However, if your state gets intermittent or light snow throughout the winter, it’s a good idea to get winter tires. They’re especially important if there is a tightly packed layer of snow on the ground for most of the winter.

Is AutoSock better than chains?

The primary advantages of AutoSocks are their ease of use, ride comfort and compatibility with vehicle safety technology. Snow chains are more durable and can be used on dry surfaces (e.g. by skidders), but when damaged they risk tearing up the wheel well or wrapping around the axle and brake lines.

What is autosock?

AutoSock is the new generation of winter traction devices. Made of textile, it is pulled over the driving wheels of cars, vans, trucks, buses and forklifts when extra grip is needed in winterly conditions. As the highest certified of its kind, AutoSock is a legal solution for cars and commercial vehicles.

Is autosock better than tire chains?

Faster to install than the best tire chains, AutoSock has an easy-to-use, lightweight textile cover, designed to help cars and trucks get exceptional traction on snow and ice. We’ve also just released a new truck tire chain alternative for commercial buses, further expanding our line.

When did the first snow socks come out?

The Original Snow Sock, since 1998. AutoSock is the new generation of winter traction devices. Made of textile, it is pulled over the driving wheels of cars, vans, trucks, buses and forklifts when extra grip is needed in winterly conditions.

Why choose tire socks?

Why Choose Tire Socks? Originally designed in Norway to combat the harsh winter driving conditions, AutoSock is the original alternative traction device. This revolutionary product keeps drivers safe throughout the world every winter.