Thule K-Summit Low-Profile Passenger Car Snow Chain, Size K23 (Sold in pairs)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 7 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001ED9XVO
• Item model number: K-Summit K23
  

By : Thule
List Price : $474.95
Price : $295.35
You Save : $179.60 (38%)

Item Description

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When the winter comes, Thule has the snow chains that get you there safely, effortlessly and in style. Thule, known worldwide as a manufacturer of extremely innovative automotive racks and accessories, is proud to give the new K-Summit--their most advanced consumer snow chain. The K-Summit has been specially developed to fit a wide selection of passenger tires, and can even be safely put to use on vehicles with restricted wheel clearance. Tested in the Italian Alps, this line of snow chains is surefooted, secure and remarkably painless to install and remove. To make certain you find the suitable chains for your tires, check the Thule K- Summit Snow Chain Fitment Guide and obtain your tire size.
Low-profile style will not harm components.
Easy three-step installation:1. Lay the chain on the tread pattern.two. Attach the chain to one particular lug nut or bolt.3. Activate the ratchet program, and you're off. Superior Engineering and Design Thule snow chains are hand-made in Italy and are constructed of durable, hardened Manganese Nickel Alloy Steel. This type of steel has a tight molecular structure that delivers added strength in cold conditions. The K-Summit features decreased-clearance, D-shaped links that produce exceptional traction and guarantee lengthy item life. All chain components are meticulously tested and measured to make certain an exact fit that will not damage important wheel components. K-Summit snow chains make use of a steel spring program that automatically adjusts itself for a best fit, even via varying degrees of tire wear. Aerospace plastic plates, zinc-plated steel pins and hardened metal-core rivets have been employed throughout the chain to deliver maximum durability and safety. Moreover, the color-coded assembly points make mounting easy in all lighting conditions. Thule K-Summit - The Chain That Goes Exactly where Other people Can't Thule has specially created the K-Summit to fit a wide assortment of passenger tires and wheel applications. Not only are they nicely-suited to normal passenger vehicles, they also fit specialty and customized vehicles that have pretty tight wheel tolerances. Its components have been constructed to present wonderful snow and ice traction, all while keeping mechanical components, electronic devices and the vehicle's body no cost from chain interference or harm. K-Summit chains are effortless to install and don't need any components to be permanently mounted on the wheel during winter months. The speedy, 3-step method minimizes the amount of time you're exposed to the elements. To install the chain, simply lay two of the traction plates on the tire tread, attach the central unit to one particular lug nut with the included ergonomic tool, and activate the ratchet system. The chain will automatically self-adjust and tighten as you drive away. High-strength supplies and an advanced geometric design keep the chain from slipping off of the tire, even in extreme circumstances. K-Summit snow chains contain 17mm and 19mm lug nut adapters,and 21mm adapters are out there on request.
Tire size location. How to Opt for a Snow Chain that Fits Perfectly To pick out the right snow chain you must follow a couple of effortless criteria. 1st, check your vehicle’s upkeep or owner’s manual to verify it consists of no warnings advising against the fitting of snow chains on your certain car. When verified, take cautious note of the three measurements on the side of the tire. The to begin with number indicates the width, the second provides you the aspect ratio (sidewall height as percentage of width) and the third denotes the diameter of the wheel expressed in inches. Then click on the Thule K-Summit Snow Chain Fitment Guide to choose the most suitable model and size for your vehicle.
The K-Summit is the ultimate snow chain on the industry today. The K-Summit is uniquely created to ride on only the external surfaces of the tire so you don't need to be concerned about clearance problems on the inside of the tire or interference with ABS braking, suspension or steering components. The K-Summit is also 1 of the easiest chains to install in three quick steps. You merely lay the chain on the tire, attach it to 1 of the bolts, activate the ratchet and you are done. The chain automatically self-tightens and self-centers itself as you drive away. You don't want to maintain other components mounted to the wheel more than the winter like other chains. The K-Summit was created in Italy and the craftsmanship and focus to detail are evident. It is made of unique alloy plates and strengthening ribs along with zinc-plated pins and tough metal core rivets all created for maximum grip, endurance, reliability and resistance to abrasion and laceration. The geometric design of the arms and the high toughness of the material will not allow the chain to come off the tire, even in extreme circumstances. In addition the innovative ratchet method has a force multiplier of nine times so it permits effortless fitting and a safety lever to steer clear of accidental openings.

 

Thule K-Summit Low-Profile Passenger Car Snow Chain, Size K23 (Sold in pairs)

 

Item Functions

• Exclusive external-only fit delivers total alloy rim protection and eliminates mechanical interference with ABS, braking, steering or suspension components
• Patented self-tensioning and self-centering method automatically tightens the chains as you drive away
• Uncomplicated, 3-step installation process minimizes your exposure to the elements
• Ice-breaker reinforcements offer outstanding traction on icy roads
• Hand-created in Italy to exacting specifications for maximum grip and extended chain life

Customer Reviews

I couldn't wait to get these, given Seattle's unexpected week of ice. The chains fit several tire sizes with clear instructions for removing 0 - 4 sizing clips for each size (all four for my 225/50-R17). These are as easy on/off as this video shows (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opugSM6xs58). No need to get knees wet, or lay on the ground.
The chains ride only on the tread and not on the back of the wheel/tire, requiring no inside clearance. The thin cable chains add only about 10mm to the top clearance. The ice grips are aggressive and the chain angles will provide lateral slide resistance.
The set came with the tools needed to remove the clips and mount the lugs. The clips are put on from the factory with something like "Lock-tite". Recommend a 7mm socket to replace the wrench and your own good set of metric Allen wrenches (3mm).
Only problem was the lug locking mechanism was too shallow to fit my deeply recessed lugs on the standard wheels of my car (Infiniti I-30t). This should not be a problem for most cars. Amazon quickly allowed return/refund. Thule sent me to an authorized local dealer for a fit for their CS-10's which do not require a lug lock, but will require me to be on the ground in the slush to mount and dismount.
I would have loved to have kept these. I guess it is too much to expect Thule to have researched all the kinds of wheels on the market.

First I would like to say that for those of you suggesting I get "real tire chains"... I have 2 pair that I've managed to get onto my tires exactly... never. If you'd like to buy 2 pair of 17" snow chains cheap just leave me a message, you can have 'em. "Real tire chains" might be great for some people, but if I can't get them on and off my car quickly and easily, they are useless to me.
I live 1400 feet up a 2 and a half mile dirt/gravel road that stays ice and snow covered for weeks after there is no snow anywhere else in our county. I am a small business owner, so if I can't get to work, I don't get paid, simple as that. I needed a product that was easy for a 40+ year old woman to get on and off by herself 6 days a week.
For the last 3 winters I have been using Spikes-Spiders, which I actually think is a fairly good product as well, but after being put thru the rigors of mountain life, many of the plastic components of the Spikes-Spiders were beginning to break and needed replacement, so I began looking for an alternative. These chains by Thule seem to be a great alternative so far.
I have a 2006 Saturn Vue AWD. I'll admit that fitting these chains the first time was a little tricky, but I was having to unlearn what I was expecting from the Spikes-Spiders. They did fall off the first time I used them, but I realized I had reversed a component while trying to make sure I had the right lug adapter on, so it wasn't a fault of engineering but a simple mistake that was easily corrected ...while I was halfway up my mountain. You can't fix an adjustment to regular tire chains unless your car is completely level, which mine most certainly was not. I'm going to suggest the some of the people who are reporting that the chains fell off their tires may very well have made the same easy to make mistake.
Otherwise, the instructions seemed very straight-forward and now that I've done it a few times (I only got them 5 days ago) I can put these on and get them off in a matter of minutes. The Spikes-Spiders were easier to put on and took less time, but these chains are also much more aggressive in traction control, so I feel it is a good trade-off.
Although I can't attest to the durability of this product yet, I'm pretty confident that the sturdier construction (in comparison to my old Spikes-Spiders) will have them last for me at least as long as my old "Snap-On" chains. Considering the price I got the K-Summits for here on Amazon (more then $200 LESS then the Spikes-Spiders), I feel these will be money well spent. They are easy and they work.

 

Thule K-Summit Low-Profile Passenger Car Snow Chain, Size K23 (Sold in pairs)