Portable Tire Traction Mats - Two Emergency Tire Grip Aids Used To Get Your Car, Truck, Van or Fleet Vehicle Unstuck In Snow, Ice, Mud, And Sand - Black, 2 Pack

I ordered these when I got stuck in the sand/mud/clay mixture at the lake road end next to the cottage we were staying at. I got stuck while attempting to retrieve my jet ski at the end of the day. The loaded trailer got stuck on a slight mound on the lake bottom and the Edge FWD just spun the tires and dug into the sand/mud/clay that was at the end of the road. Ultimately, I was able to get unstuck by re-launching the jet ski, digging out the tires, pulling out the empty trailer, and then having my son take the jet ski to the public boat launch and retrieving it there. However the road end next to the cottage was the best spot to launch/retrieve the jet ski because it was convenient, there was no competition for the launch, and I could pull it out to take the jet ski to the gas station whenever I wanted to fill it rather than dealing with three 5 gallon gas cans that leaked a lot of fuel from the spout seal.So I ordered these traction pads the first day at the cottage and they were delivered 2 days later. The traction pads are directional. On the bottom side of the traction pads are hundreds of small rounded claws with flat faces on them. The flat faces are what push against the sand/mud/snow. There is no way that I can see those claws being able to dig into solid ice to get a grip because they are too rounded, so I don't know how well these will work on solid ice. On the top side of the pads are hundreds of slightly shorter rounded plastic studs that grip the tires. The top side also has a marking "This Side Up" and there are no studs at that end of the pad. The opposite end of the top pad has smaller claws similar to those on the bottom and that is the end that you jam up against the bottom of the tire. The whole idea is for the tire to get a grip on the smaller claws on the edge of the pad and draw the pad under the tire, allowing the underside claws to grip into whatever you're stuck in while the top studs grip your tires and give you traction.Immediately after receiving the traction pads, I retrieved the jet ski to test them out. The traction pads worked perfectly. I was able to launch and retrieve the jet ski every day right at the cottage without getting stuck in the sand/mud/clay. All during that week, I just assumed that I would get stuck if I didn't use the traction pads, so I just used them every time before trying to pull the trailer out of the water and never even came close to getting stuck.After 5 days of launching/retrieving the jet ski, I had a pretty good set of tracks worn into the sand/clay/mud, so I figured that I could launch the jet ski and pull the empty trailer out of the water without using the traction pads. I was wrong. I got stuck. Worse yet, I dug the front wheels of the Edge deeper into the sand/clay/mud at the edge than I did the first time. I thought, no big deal, I'll just use the traction pads and get out. There was a ton of mud on the tires and they were in stuck in the muck up to the rims. I figured the traction pads would get clogged with muck and the tries would just spin. Sure enough, after putting in the traction pads, the tires did spin. However, instead of mashing the gas pedal down, I carefully applied the gas and let the tires spin in a very controlled manner. I began to slowly move forward. After what seemed like 2 or 3 minutes of careful tire spinning and slowly moving forward, the tires finally got hard traction and I was able to pull the trailer out. When I looked at the traction pads, they were off to the side of the tire tracks and just caked solid with mud and clay. I could see why the tires were spinning and I can't even tell you if I got traction from the traction pads or from something else, all I know is that I got out. Later that day, when I took the ski out of the water, the I used the traction pads right off the bat and pulled it out of the water with ease.All in all, I'm really happy with these!

I’ve had these for 4 years and have only used them twice. The first time in the mud and today in the snow and slush. They are time and money savers. I didn’t have to wait for a tow truck ($$$) or the neighbors to get home from work ⏰ I was able to get unstuck on my own, not bad for a 60+ year old woman. Just place the strips under/behind the drive tires and ease out. Highly recommend. The only reason I gave 4 stars for durability was the friction of the spinning tires wore off a few of the nubs when getting out of the mud in the summer. That was not an issue this time in the snow.

WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! Saved us in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Ice storm hit and my friends van slide off the road and couldn't get up the hill of an ice covered road. We pulled these out put them under the front tire and got out on the 1st try!!! There's no cell service up there and we knew the tow trucks would be busy with the ice storm. These traction boards saved us $$$. THEN once we got to the hotel parking lot my husband pulled them back out to help a truck stuck! These are a life savor!!!

I bought these back in 2012 because I live in the country where the ground is swampy and there's lots of dirt roads and fields to get stuck in. I have used them countless times to get my vehicles and neighbors/friend's vehicles stuck in mud unstuck. I have used them on trucks, vans and cars...some of which had gotten themselves very bogged down. They have been a life saver every time and are easy to use. I used them again today to get my daughter's Honda Pilot that was stuck in a muddy ditch out. Once again they worked great... even at 7 years old.I highly recommend these. They are great for what they are intended for. They are a simple yet effective tool that I think everyone should have in their car. But...they have their limitations. They are not actual tow trucks and cannot do the same things a real tow truck can. So I think many of the negative reviews are unfair. When used properly, for what they are made for....these things are worth their weight in gold!

I have had these traction mats for over a year now and are helpful, but not all the time. These seem to work best if you are on a plowed section with compacted snow to shove under your tire and get you out. When there is more powder on the ground I noticed the mats would occasionally fly out from under the wheel about 5 feet away. As well, I experience my tires slipping on the mats a few times and to my disappointment, this left patches where the studs were worn down and no longer very usable. While these are not perfect, they have helped my in a pinch a few times so I give them 4/5 stars.

I have used these SO MANY TIMES! They have worked perfectly each and every time. In addition when I see someone stuck in the snow or ice, I go and grab these out of my truck and they are problem free in a minute. No, they don't fold or roll up...I'm sure you will understand why when you use them. They stick very well underneath your tire, the tire grabs it and your car is moving again. Even if you have to 'bunny hop' with these (putting them underneath your tire every few feet or so as you work your way out of a ditch or similar) they are going to get you out of any jam. If you don't have a pair of these in your truck or car, you are missing out.One note, these aren't meant to be used when you have chains already on your tires.