TRAK - an overview: Maggi's TRAK system is unique, and that's not just because of its numerous patents and its competent lawyers! Many people buy TRAK chains because they appreciate the innovation and the overall quality of the engineering which makes them particularly quick and easy to fit, even to tyres which are not suitable for conventional snow chains. One of their unique features is that once you've chosen the correct chain for your tyre size and adjusted it for first use, (10 minutes work), they're fitted without any need for special wheel bolt adapters. You don't have to kneel on the ground (snow, slush, mud) in order to fit them, and you won't forget how to do it. In other words, keep a set with you and you shouldn't ever get stuck in snow or on grass.
You'll see that all the chain is on the face of the tyre, which is the reason that TRAK are approved for vehicles which have a "No fit" for traditional chains. ("No fit" usually suggests, for example, that when the wheel is on full lock there's a shock absorber, strut or brake pipe which would be damaged by the chain that covers the inside of the tyre - or perhaps there's electronic equipment that can't cope with finding metal where there's normally only rubber.)
TRAK - overall the fastest fitting chain: TRAK chains are placed over the top of the wheel, attached to a wheel bolt using a hand turning fastening wheel, then held against the tyre with specially shaped and sprung tensioning arms. When you drive off they'll very quickly work their way onto the tyres, and their self adjusting and self tensioning technologies will keep them in the correct position on the tyre, regardless of the road surface. They're surprisingly quiet in use. Click here to see a movie of these chains being fitted; it starts by showing how you choose the spacer that's right for your wheels.
TRAK - other features and information:
- They're made from boron and manganese steels, optimally case hardened for strength and longevity, and then galvanized.
- The tension arms fold together, around the universal joint which is a fundamental part of the self adjusting technology, so they pack down a lot smaller than you might expect.
- They're supplied in a strong ballistic nylon carrying bag which sits easily in the angle of the rear seat (for example) and therefore takes up very little space.
- They're TÜV approved.
- We stock a full spares programme.
Maggi is a very long established family business, based in Italy, a world leader in chain technology, employing some 250 people and with representation in 65 countries. Their entire manufacturing process is certified to UNI EN ISO 9001. Click here to visit their site.
Buy a set of chains from us this season and we'll give you, for a nominal charge of 10p, a useful free torch; check the link below for further details. We're also showing you a range of other useful ski-drive products.
