Found this:
http://www.insta-chain.com/

Looks like there's some sort of customized ordering process.

Group order anyone?

I wonder what a ballpark price on these is.

-Wes

-------- wrote:
> If there is one option that the vanagon  could use it would be automatic
> tire chains.
> School busses in my township, (because they rape us for taxes)  have
> automatic chains.
> I believe they were invented with my tax dollars.   Its a simple thing
> that hang under the
> bus and when engaged it drops and  spins in front of the tire.
> Obviously  on some
> type of spring setup.  A Vanagon may not have the room for these, but
> maybe food for thought.
>
>
>
> Todd Olson wrote:
>
>> Hi Larry,
>> Check these GoClaws out. I just found them online. I also have been
>> thinking
>> about getting chains for off-roading in my Westy. The GoClaws look
>> like they
>> would be the perfect solution and an excellent upgrade to the standard
>> chains. It would appear that you can drive these on hard pack snow or
>> pavement without rattling your fillings in your teeth loose. There are
>> several videos to watch on the site to gain a better understanding of
>> how
>> they work.
>> http://www.flextrax.com/index.php
>>
>> Wishing you many miles of smiles!
>>
>> Todd Olson
>> Buses By the Beach
>>
>> Coming Events:
>> Bus BRR! February 9th - 10th 2008 Angola, IN
>> Bus Benefit! May 15th - 18th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI
>> Bus Boo! September 12th - 14th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI
>> For more information go to: www.busesbythebeach.com
>> http://www.myspace.com/busesbythebeach
>>
>> What song is stuck in my head these days?
>> Daisy May, "The Shoreline" from "Mother Moon"
>> Check her out at: http://www.earthworkmusic.com/daisyMay/
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Date:    Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:10:15 -0700
>> From:    Larry Himli <lhimli@AOL.COM>
>> Subject: Snow chains
>>
>> Past experience with the 87 Westy in snow or sand hasn't been too
>> good.=20
>> Heading to Telluride over the holidays but don't want to chance
>> hitting snow
>> without better traction.  Any suggestions for chains, etc.  I've got
>> standard 14" tires.  Thanks
>>
>> Larry
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>>
>>
>