The Spikes-Spider Compact Series Winter Traction Aid is an exceptionally easy-to-use traction device that makes studded tires and snow chains obsolete. Sold as a set, the Compact Style package contains two multi-armed traction aids (elements), embedded with tungsten studs, that install and can be removed from tires literally in 1-2 minutes, all without having to reach into your car's wheel wells or drive over traction devices laid out in the snow or ice. Additional features include: wear resistant polymer materials, a maximum recommended speed of 30 MPH with traction elements installed and a rugged carrying case for all series components included.

The precision Swiss made traction solution.
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Innovation in Tire Traction

Spikes-Spider traction elements are an innovative alternative to old-fashioned snow chains and studded tires for use on ice and snow up to 5"-6" deep. The Compact version of the Spikes-Spider comes in a set of two, attaching to each of your drive wheels and has eight -- or nine (depending on the size) -- traction arms constructed of permanently elastic, wear resistant polymer materials, surrounding a central hub made up of those same materials. This hub in turn attaches, via a hand-turned locking ring, to a heavy duty steel hub semi-permanently attached to your car's tire. Each arm has multiple tungsten carbide studs embedded in their traction surface, which sit just below the outer edge of the treads of your tires - but only in direct contact with them at the point of contact with the road. This allows the arms of the Spikes-Spider Compact element to provide maximum traction in icy, snowy and every muddy road situations without affecting the tread of your tires.

Flexible tire traction arms allow for installation and removal in minutes.
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The Easy, Fast and Clean Traction Solution

In addition to its superior traction abilities, the Spikes-Spider Compact element also is a valuable tool simply by means of its extreme ease of use when compared with traction tires and chains. Virtually anyone can install or remove the Spikes-Spider, in any weather or terrain condition, in a matter of minutes, if not seconds. Again, the secret is its multiple flexible traction arms. Adjustable to the right or left, and only installing along the outer edge of your tires, the arms of the Spikes-Spider Compact element closest to the ground are easily parted as you attach the device's hub to your tire. This allows you to avoid the wet, dirty, cold job of aligning a traction device to the bottom of tires, familiar to anyone who has chained up their car along the side of an icy or snowy road. All that you need to do with Spikes-Spider Compact elements is to slip it over your tires and quickly snap them into place with the locking ring. The traction elements that you adjusted will realign themselves naturally, leaving you ready to roll in seconds. Removing Spikes-Spider Compact elements is just as quick and easy by removing the lock ring, pulling the element partially off and driving your car a few feet to free the traction arms of the elements from under your tires.

Key Features

• Convenient, clean alternative to snow chains and studded tires
• Designed for vehicles with standard sized tires driving in less the 6" of snow on standard grades and inclines
• Traction arms constructed of permanently elastic, wear-resistant polymer with tungsten carbide studs
• Traction elements can be installed or removed by anyone in any road condition in minutes
• Maximum recommended speed for usage is 30 mph (46 km/h)
• FWD, RWD, AWD cars, minivans, small SUVs and small pickups with tire widths of 235 mm or less

What's in the Box

2 Spikes-Spider Compact Series traction elements, 2 decorative hub cover, 2 steel hub, 2 locking rings, 1 storage bag, 1 box-end wrench, 1 user's guide.

Two-Year Limited Warranty

Spikes-Spider winter traction equipment is covered by a limited two-year (2) limited warranty to the initial user beginning with the date of purchase. This warranty covers defects in material and/or workmanship. The liability on defective merchandise is limited to repair or replacement of the defective items, at the seller's option.

Three Spikes-Spider Traction Aids to Choose From

Spikes-Spider Traction elements comes in multiple applications, each with different features. Examine each below to determine which is best for your vehicle.

	Compact Style Package	Sport Style Package	Alpine Pro Style Package
Conditions for Use:	Appropriate for use on ice & snow up to 5"-6" in depth. Traction is the same as for the Quick style.* Appropriate for use on moderate grades & slopes.	Ideal for use on ice & snow where the depth is up to or exceeds 5" to 6" in depth. More appropriate in hilly areas and steeper grades than the Compact & Quick styles. Excellent for very wide tires. If you have a vehicle with rear drive, with little weight in the back, the Sport & Alpine Pro are best. Also great for traction on wet grass, mud and sand.	Most aggressive traction of all. Ideal for use on ice & snow where the depth is up to or exceeds 5" to 6" in depth. More appropriate in hilly areas and steeper grades than the Compact & Quick styles. Excellent for very wide tires. If you have a vehicle with rear drive, with little weight in the back, the Sport & Alpine Pro are best. Also great for traction on wet grass, mud and sand.
Adjustable?	Yes, each traction arm on the Compact style has a cam adjustment that is easily turned for a small or large setting. Can be changed to fit a greater range of tires than the Quick.	Yes, traction bars are linked together with stainless steel links. Links can be moved by hand to other holes in the traction bar to shorten or lengthen the traction elements to fit a range of tires.	Yes, the steel track can be adjusted by changing the position of safety clips in various portions of the track
Hub System That You Attach to the Wheel:	Steel hub system is the same for all four styles.	Steel hub system is the same for all four styles.	Steel hub system is the same for all four styles.
Adding the Traction Ovals:	Adding the traction ovals (elements) are equally easy on all four styles. For the Compact style you just spread apart two of the traction arms to avoid the ground and push the traction oval on easily and quickly. "Click" on the holding ring that interfaces onto the steel hub previously installed. Repeat on the other drive wheel. In a minute total time you are on your way.	Adding the traction ovals (elements) are equally easy on all four styles. For the Sport style you position the arms to the side of the tire tread and center the traction oval on the steel hub previously installed. Lay the top portion of the track on top of the tire and slightly fit the track to the side of the tire. "Click" on the holding ring that interfaces onto the steel hub previously installed. Repeat on the other drive wheel. In a minute total time you are on your way. Drive single tire revolution and traction ovals are self-mounted, surrounding the tire tread.	Adding the traction ovals (elements) are equally easy on all four styles. For the Alpine Pro style you position the arms to the side of the tire tread and center the traction oval on the steel hub previously installed. Lay the top portion of the track on top of the tire and slightly fit the track to the side of the tire. "Click" on the holding ring that interfaces onto the steel hub previously installed. Repeat on the other drive wheel. In a minute total time you are on your way. Drive single tire revolution and traction ovals are self-mounted, surrounding the tire tread.
Maximum Operating Speed:	All styles have the same maximum recommended operating speed; 30 mph (46 km/hr).	All styles have the same maximum recommended operating speed; 30 mph (46 km/hr).	All styles have the same maximum recommended operating speed; 30 mph (46 km/hr).
Materials in the Product:	Quality Swiss manufacture. Traction arms are permanently elastic and wear resistant polymer materials that are tungsten carbide studded. Has 8 to 9 traction arms surrounding each tire on the outside portion, depending on tire size.	Quality Swiss manufacture. Traction arms are permanently elastic and wear resistant polymer materials that are tungsten carbide studded. Between the four arms are traction pads of wear resistant polymer materials, also tungsten carbide studded and linked together with stainless steel links.	Quality Swiss manufacture. Traction arms are wear resistant composite metal and the track that encircles the tread is solid steel formed with sharp points for outstanding grip on ice. The track also has shaped cross members that cut through snow, mud and wet grass.
Removing the Traction Ovals (elements):	To remove the traction elements, stop the vehicle, remove the holding ring and pull the traction element away from the top of the tire. Repeat on the other tire. Drive a couple of revolutions and the devices will fall off. Put them back in the carrying case.	To remove the traction elements, stop the vehicle, remove the holding ring and pull the traction element away from the top of the tire. Repeat on the other tire. Drive a couple of revolutions and the devices will fall off. Put them back in the carrying case.	To remove the traction elements, stop the vehicle, remove the holding ring and pull the traction element away from the top of the tire. Repeat on the other tire. Drive a couple of revolutions and the devices will fall off. Put them back in the carrying case.

* The Quick Style package is an additional model of the Spikes-Spider, not shown here.

Thule CL-10 10 mm super-premium passenger car snow chains are handmade in Italy and designed for fast installation and removal, as well as maximized traction on snow, ice and slush. They are constructed of a hardened manganese nickel steel alloy (MnNi) for greater durability and reliability and utilize an asymmetrical diamond pattern with icebreaker reinforcement links. Installation does not require the moving wheels, and chains are self centering and self tensioning, eliminating the need for readjustments before driving. Additional features include: 10 mm of inside and on-the-tread clearance, one-stop fitting of the tightening chain, wheel and rim protection and included hard case, gloves and kneeling pad.

High performance, easy-to-use snow chains for passenger cars that that install without moving the car.
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Smoothness of Ride and Performance for Passenger Cars

Passenger cars generally have limited clearance between tires and internal body panels and other parts aligned along vehicle wheel wells. Poorly fitted snow chains or those with overly prominent profiles can often slap against the inside of vehicles, compromising your ride, while snow chains with too subtle a profile are ineffective in supplying the traction needed on snow and ice covered roads. Thule solves this problem with its CL-10 10 mm snow chain product line.

Asymmetrical diamond pattern of chain with icebreaker reinforcements provide best-in-class traction.
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Thule CL-10 10 mm super-premium snow chains are specifically designed for passenger cars and are handmade in Italy by Thule Group company and longtime leader in snow chain manufacturing, König. They are constructed out of durable hardened manganese nickel steel alloy (MnNi) which ensures a long life of reliable use on the road, while the D-shaped links that make up its segments provide exceptional traction and more bite on snow and ice than most traction devices intended for small passenger vehicles. The D-shaped links of the Thule CL-10 are built in an asymmetrical diamond chain pattern. This pattern lays over tire treads allowing for multiple, but varied chain contacts with snow and ice as tires turn. Individual diamond patterns are connected along the tread by link segments that alternate to the left and right of the center tread of the tire. Further, these connecting links and diagonal sections are reinforced with alternating icebreaker cross links that project towards the driving surface, providing a higher chain profile that digs into snow and ice. Together this allows Thule CL-10 10 mm snow chains to maintain a superior level of traction without impacting adjacent areas along the vehicle body.

Quick Installation Without Moving the Vehicle

Unlike traditionally mounted snow chains, Thule CL-10 10 mm super-premium passenger car snow chains are designed to be installed and removed without the need to move the car. This quick and easy process is aided by a simple color-coded connection system. The pattern chain is bordered on one edge by a flexible blue cable while on the opposite edge is connected by a side chain that has easy to identify red components and an open section at its middle. To install, slide chains -- blue cable pointing towards the car -- along the inner side of the tire. Once the open section of the pattern chain is centered around the tire slide the CL-10 towards you, arranging it around the tire. Grasp both ends of the blue cable and connect them at the top inner edge of the tire. Join the two extreme ends of the of the CL-10 at the top outer edge of the tire using the red connector and red link of chain that sits opposite it. Close the lower open section in the pattern chain by pulling the red loop connector of the tightening chain through the red ratcheting pulley. The exterior of the tightening chain is beaded with hard plastic and will hold tighter with each pull. Once sufficient tension around the tire is achieved, pull the stretchable cord and red hook concealed under the Thule logo down as you pull up the red loop element and connect the two. Optional nylon bumpers can be attached at chain touch points to protect alloy wheels and tires. A self centering and self tensioning system will optimize chain placement as the wheels move. Installation accessories included: repair links that can be hammered shut or closed with pliers providing a emergency solution for broken or weak spots in a chain, a pair of nylon gloves to protect hands and a kneeling towel to help keep you dry during chain fitting.

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Key Features

Patented self centering and self tensioning system utilizing a single stop for fitting.
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• 10 mm chain clearance both along the inside of tires and on the tread
• Patented self centering chain alignment system
• Internal flexible cable for quick fitting that does not require moving the car
• Self tensioning 1-stop fitting system with micro regulation solution
• Tensioning parts are plastic coated to minimize cold hands
• Asymmetrical diamond pattern chain with icebreaker reinforcements links provide the best grip on snow and ice
• Anti-scratch nylon bumpers attach at outward facing chain touch points to protect alloy wheels (optional application)
• Premium quality construction with hardened Manganese Nickel Steel Alloy (MnNi) for greater reliability
• Color-coded parts for easy mounting in minimal light conditions
• Hard-shell carrying case, kneeling pad, gloves and emergency repair links included

What's in the Box

• 2 Thule CL-10 10 mm super-premium passenger car snow chains
• 1 bag of snap-on anti-scratch nylon bumpers
• 1 kneeling towel
• 1 pair of gloves
• Spare open chain links
• Hard-shell carrying case
• User's manual and warranty information

5-year Limited Warranty

Thule S.p.A. Warrants that the snow chains manufactured and sold by Thule will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase, documented and certified by a valid purchase receipt. Thule shall not be liable for any injury or damage that may arise, directly or indirectly, in relation to persons, things or animals as a result of a failure to follow the instructions provided in the product installation, operation and maintenance guides.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.