Good, properly fitted chains should only take 10 minutes or so to install.
The key is to practice with them before you need them.
I would be a little leery of something that completely covers the tread on
my tires, maybe if I had a little sports car with limited wheel
clearance......
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Mcneely" <mcneely4@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 2:13 PM
Subject: Autosock

> Anyone know anything about this device or have any experience with it?  I
> ran across it while looking at the State of Washington traction device
> requirements.  It seems to be allowed in lieu of chains there.  It looks
> simpler to use.  Tire Rack carried it for a while, but has stopped.  It
> can be bought from Amazon.com.
>
> http://www.autosock.com/default.aspx?did=9079028
>
> mcneely