Do Tire Socks Really Work??

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On the big trucks I keep a set of standard chains on board to use in conjunction with the @onspotnorthamerica22 auto chains when needed, and all of those chains came from Quality Chain Corp
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[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning Casey! You are one of the few that I have listened to that has a good understanding of those cuts called "sipes" in a tires tread , yes they do create biting edges to help greatly with traction on any type of surface. Another the thing that people do not understand is a tires rubber compound , a true winter tire is made from a softer rubber that is better able to stay flexible allowing the rubber to better grip the road surface even on a bare road. I can see how that tire sock would be of great benefit! Also a so called "all season" tires rubber is stiffer and not as able to grip a cold road surface, so even on a bare road it is not able to deliver the best traction and my understanding is that is at temps under 45 degrees they lose traction. A winter tire actually can be called a cold weather tire. Also a true winter tire has a emblem on the side wall to designate it as a true winter tire , it is a 3 peaks mountain symbol with a snow flake in the center of it. That is a true winter tire. Do not let any dealership tell you that an "all season" rated tire is a snow tire because it is not. Unless it has that 3 peaks mountain emblem on the side wall it is NOT a suitable tire to run in cold weather and snowy conditions. One of the worst tires that anybody can use in the cold and snow is a tire that is designated as a mud tire , the rubber compound is way to stiff and hard in cold weather to offer any grip. In fact its a dangerous tire to run in the winter. I know that from first hand experience on my own vehicle. I had them on my truck at the start of a winter years ago , the first storm I came close to wrecking my truck. I immediately took off those brand new mud tires , sold them and put on a designated winter tire and never looked back. One would think that with those big meaty lugs that they would be a great tire for winter, but it is just the opposite, they are dangerous. And yes I worked for a big name tire company for many years. Thanks for taking us along Casey and thumbs UP!

[@GeofCates8075]

An explanation I heard years ago that I love is: " While all-season tires understand the concept of winter... they don't like it"

[@RowanHawkins]

I've never had traction trouble with all season in the snow. I live in Western NY so it gets to 0°f here. When its really cold it is the best because the snow sticks to ice then. Traction depends a lot in if you get A+S or just junk all season tires, their condition, and if you are "lead foot larry" or not I run slightly low pressure in the winter at 30psi cold and never have any issues.

[@Derf1313]

Of course those softer compounds don't last very long when the temps go above 50°! Gotta swap them out for your all seasons then, lol!

[@ronaldhull8057]

Good morning Casey. I love the way you evaluate the job and in a reassuring voice explain to the customer what you want them to do. Keep up the excellent work! 👍

[@StephenF.]

I just checked out their website, they're right down the street from me. Had no clue. Going to have to check them out!

[@seanworkman431]

Great for smaller vehicles with less cargo capacity.

[@davebaker489]

Easily the very best explanation for tire socks I have heard. If I wasn't retired I'd buy some. As it is I just don't go if it's bad. I can reschedule almost anything and would. After driving trucks for over 40 yrs, now it's my decision alone. But once again the socks and your explanation seems golden. Keep it up and I'll try to keep "hating" you. lol 😉👍👍

[@MrT00kie]

I think Casey does the best product endorsement without even doing an endorsement. Very informative. I'm from Hawaii so I really don't know about snowy or icy conditions

[@waynecox5138]

Good morning Casey.

[@lopin890]

Morning Casey!! Thanks for doing a video about the sox!!! After using them on your recovery out with Grumpy, I told quite a few of my friends about them... Shortly after that recovery, we had that huge snow dump, some melt, then more snow... I ended up with 4" ice, covered with 6" of iced-over snow right from the house!!! Didn't know HOW I was going to be able to get out back to the barns to feed critters!! Then I remembered the video with you & Grumpy💡💡 Found a pair of hubby's ankle high golf sox, slipped them over my rain boots and had better walking traction than I've ever experienced living here the past 47 years!! (Much better than YakTraks!) Plus, you just leave them on the boots & throw them out when the ice finally melts!!) SO THANK YOU!! no slips, no falls, and critters got fed!! (and there's now a set of tire sox as well as a pair of golf sox in my winter emergency car kit)... ya' never know when winter stikes here in Central Oregon!!!! Safe travels, friend ❤❤ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇲🇺🇲WWG1WGA🇺🇲🇺🇲NCSWIC🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@patriciaeich1098]

Thank you for the tip about socks over boots. Wish I had thought to try that when we had that ice here in the valley in January. I did buy tire socks last year but haven’t had an opportunity to use them yet. I will take them with me next month on my drive to San Antonio then back through Wyoming. Ya never know.

[@DennyOfTheAlpine]

Nice work Casey. We need a tow truck. Nice socks 🧦

[@throttlewatch4614]

I like that old Ford and I’m not even a Ford guy the sound of the IDI idling is a soothing sound just like my 24 valve

[@clinthorn1443]

Good morning Casey, I like the easy socks,

[@richardthomas1743]

Squeak. LOL .. Good morning Janelle!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Great recovery! I love how you try things out. And you're honest about the use of them, whatever it is. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

Nice one Casey 👍❤️ Big shout out to the wheel socks company 👍 🥰

[@fortnitesworstplayer]

Morning Casey from great white Ontario, Canada! Keep em coming!

[@m1t2a1]

High today forecast to be 15C in Owen Sound.

[@fortnitesworstplayer]

@@m1t2a1 14 here in Petawawa

[@--_DJ_--]

It's all green other than the plow piles in my neck of the woods. (Barrie area) It sure was nice working in a t-shirt outside today.

[@EatCarbs]

Right on.. I like the mini wrecker as well. Those socks seem to work pretty well. Thanks for the video

[@seanworkman431]

The mini is a beaut little truck.

[@EatCarbs]

It is cool

[@kgrantmckeown]

I drive and deliver food for a major Food company and drive in some nasty winter weather i don’t go anywhere without a set of socks for my tractor they’re a life saver imo.

[@ducewags]

A pre-1ton camper tow. Shall we tell Casey what is in store form him? Thanks for the shows and time to make them Casey.

[@davidking3699]

I think the principle behind the socks is like having sand on the road - lots of micro edges to help grip... and they also probably help stop the tyres loading up with snow and negating the tyre lugs ability to grip...

[@prophotos365]

Quality Chain company should give you discount cards for their tire socks to hand to your stuck customers, Good will for you good business for the company and helping your customers.

[@AWilson3342]

Before you explained how the tire socks work, I was literally wondering how they helped lol.

[@WileysShenanigans]

I really like seeing the old bricknose Ford out there pulling its weight and working as I have two of them myself. My daily driver is an 89 F250 standard cab long bed and the hauler is an 89 F350 Crewcab dually, both with 7.3 idi diesels. Looking forward to converting both to four wheel drive once up there and in the new home workshop. The EZSock video timing was spot on as I'm making another trip up this week and ordered a set of the "Auto Trac" chains for the trip up but I was wondering how effective the socks were. Will have to grab a set of those to try once up there later this week. Nice video showing the diversity of the fleet you have. Keep'm coming!

[@kevbev1524]

The sun is an amazing heat soars, and it provides lots of light too. Thank you Mr. Sun. 🌞 Thank you Mr. Casey, you are heartwarming as the sun.

[@ericnelson8493]

It’s crazy the difference between different areas of the country. Over here in new Hampshire no one runs any sort of tire chain, or in this case tire sock or anything like that. Most people can drive fine in the snow but there are always the few that love spending time in the ditch.

[@swamprat69er]

I had Pro-comp M&S tires on my Jeep Wrangler and it went where I wanted it to go in deep snow, like dragging the differentials deep snow. I did have chains for it and never used them. For sure winter is not over yet, just ask the people stuck on I 80 at Donner Summit.

[@JHulce]

I've gone everywhere I'd dare take my 07 impreza with just the Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires. i have chains but haven't used them yet. 8+ inches of snow and plowing with the bumper, it just goes through it.

[@itptires]

Deep snow is not the same as packed road snow. Just on Friday I was pushing deep snow with the bumper up into the grill but certain times for like freezing rain and steep hills, no way around chains for that

[@councilquirks6601]

IN MY AREA WE DON'T GET ENOUGH SNOW EACH YEAR TO REQUIRE CHAINS EXCEPT ON VERY RARE CONDITIONS.....I HAVE DRIVEN IN A LOT OF SNOW CONDITIONS.....BUT I KNOW THAT YOUR AREA AS WELL AS UPSTATE NEW YORK GET WAY MORE SNOW THAN MARYLAND.....SO I AM LEARNING A LOT ABOUT PRODUCTS FOR DRIVING IN THE SNOW FROM YOUR VIDEOS.....PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING.....

[@carlinglin7289]

Good explanations of how the tire socks works. I've been wondering how they do it.

[@mattimatkalainen]

Jerry Reed - Eastbound and dow + Casey doing heavy rescuing = Life can´t get any better.

[@BG-vq9fd]

I used to carry chains every winter. I switched to cable chains when my vehicles were equipped with radial tires. I saw another review of socks and they started by saying they did not have the correct size I did not expect much . After seeing this I am going to look into them. We just do not get much snow in northern Indiana anymore or I would have winter tires.

[@Stephen06GT]

Another great video. The close up of the tire sock imprint in the snow was perfect.

[@rayjones654]

Casey love your shows I've learned a lot from them. love to see you put the tracks on the little wrecker just for experimental purposes and see how it looks. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@thebaldeagle655]

I would have loved to have had something like the Easysocks when i was on the Volunteer Fire Department in North Texas. We rarely got snow or ice but these would have been great for rapid application when we had a call in slick conditioms!

[@imafarmboy2]

I have a set of Firestone Destination M/T''s on my truck. They are by far the worst tire I have ever had in snow. Even dangerous. I thought the big lugs would be awesome in snow because they do excellent in mud. I was absolutely wrong. A/T's would have been better. You are one of the only people that has said the same.

[@donaldpowell3469]

Thanks for the info about the snow socks and video of recovery. Bruce Cook said "love you Casey". Thanks for sharing.

[@gerryhartung736]

I'm ready to go camping in Eastern Oregon, but E.O. isn't quite ready for me! Though, towing my truck and 30 foot trailer off Santiam Pass would make for a super video on Casey's channel!

[@mikeoleary1586]

You're always so cognizant of the little known tricks to avoid damage like tying down the other line to support the boom

[@89ChevyS101]

Good morning from your northern neighbors up in Washington

[@alearn3312]

Tire Sox. Not just to keep your tires warm! Thank you for the video, Casey. It was nice to see you making sure the landscaping rocks didn't hurt your customer's van. :)

[@danielsweeney6742]

I have never actually seen a tire sock in person. I think you explained them pretty good. I did not realize that they had all that extra traction.

[@idartanemsmo5127]

Some fun fact . The first prototype of the tire sock was developed in 1996 Norway. Witch also have some winter 😊

[@maur2far]

I have a pair of socks for my Jeep 4xe. They work great. I use them only when I get stuck. So far this winter I have used them twice. They work like a charm.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Casey Awesome video. Thanks for sharing and stay safe

[@jasonstorie8740]

This is by far my favorite wrecker I’d love to find an older ford like this for my business

[@haroldnelson3734]

I just read a review about these socks that explained how good it made the owner of them feel about returning them back into the wild as he drove down the road and watched them fly off into the surrounding woods. Hmmmm!...not too sure about buying a set now.

[@jameskerrigan2997]

Only if you don't need them. Pull some wieght up a steep hill they will shred. Build ladder chains.

[@milt7348]

Stay safe and we'll see you next time.

[@TowMan127]

Nice wheel socks. Glad to see the wrecker still working.

[@arniepries6480]

I have personally tried these on a semi on the winter roads in northern Manitoba - we run a lot of chains in the bush and the boss gave me a set of socks to try out one trip - they actually worked well but as you said they don't like pavement or gravel. I forgot to take them off on some gravel and they were shredded in no time - under the right conditions they are a good option

[@ManxAndy]

I’ve got snow socks for my VW caddy Van….they are a game changer, only used them twice, but super impressed….and so quick and easy to do……👍👌🇮🇲⭐️

[@mathi133]

I subscribe to several other channels, and they all uploaded long videos yesterday. I had a busy day and only got a part of one watched... Come to my lunch break today and I'm so glad you had a short video to watch. Not sure if I'll ever find all the time to watch those other ones.

[@dab1068]

Another great video. Thanks for posting.

[@cdodge2996]

Just watched a "solo" recovery on Bruce' channel. He really hates you! Thanks for introducing him.

[@garychaiken808]

Great job Casey. Thank you 😊

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Smooth recovery Like these newer tire socks

[@amphihans]

Like the thing a few video's ago what you did/said to give B.... some more viewers. You understand the viewers well.🤠

[@_Shonda_]

Thank you for this video. I bought snow socks based on what you said in an earlier video and this video makes me feel even better about socks. Great video, I have learned a lot from you. And my husband won’t let me watch without him now🙄 haha! We appreciate your videos. Keep them coming. And I just can’t say “I hate Casey LaDelle”. I’m not that cool🤣

[@donfrenette713]

Love the testing attitude ...it's real..!

[@lightotw]

You do these videos so smoothly and I don't know if people appreciate that quality. For example, while holding a camera on a stick, how do you accurately point to things with your finger while moving it around inside the cab? Ditto for the wheel well look of the tires and gap. I've seen a lot of auto repair type videos where they struggle to get a camera into a position that you can see the topic, but you do it in 5 seconds and without a pause!

[@edwinschlee8374]

Nice easy job and easy to get to with the tire socks!

[@johnperun232]

Thanx for sharing your experience with the Socks Have a Great Day 👍

[@TJF8]

Nice socks!

[@ChickenParm152]

i get why the big truck has to be run for from a business standpoint and i do live watching it work but its great to see the old ford out there putting in some work.

[@rickhill2285]

I have used truck socks for 3 years and loved them

[@elizabethturel78]

Thank you so much for your down to earth description of tread differences and the Easy Sox product. Will request my tire dealer, Point S get a local business. Can’t use chains on my Lexus, voids the warranty they tell me. I bet a lot of other cars with plastic wheel wells have the same problem.

[@joemurano1417]

Thanks for the review! I assumed tire socks were just a gimmick.

[@brendonpartridge6362]

Casey u put out the best content love watching your channel u are one awesome KZbinr keep making awesome videos casey

[@tammysimons4916]

Glad to see you take the old Ford wrecker out on a recovery. I love that old truck. Those tire socks seemed to do very well. Thanks for another great video Casey!

[@judithfairchild8620]

Good tools. Never heard of tire socks. Looks like a good idea for snow seasons.

[@CoryHayes89]

They work by increasing the surface area in contact with the snow and the tire. They seem to work great!

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@garywoodard5759]

early morning video of winter weather/stuck in the snow --- im gonna build up the fire and hunker down in my quilt, with my brandy & coffee!

[@franciscoruiz5794]

Use wheel spacers like trail mater for the rear duals.

[@robertr4193]

That went pretty well. The wheel socks seem to have done pretty good also.

[@EyeMWing]

That IDI just sounds so good.

[@davidkeys1879]

Well done Casey!

[@collinchinn]

I think both this small wrecker and the large one with the zacklift are such prime candidates for edison motor conversions. so much idle time! it would make the videos audio more clear as well. love the channel!

[@gionotgeo]

those tire socks are awesome i wouldve never known! so cool 😎

[@bernardsteffen2788]

Thanks!

[@justinjohnivan2968]

Great video!

[@jbjeep8324]

Happy to hear the socks really work, I got a different brand for my car a while back, just to keep it legal. Disappointed these don't come big enough for the Jeep (lol), but might get a set of these for the pickup to keep it legal. 3 rigs and not one can run chains/cables.

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!!!

[@chriskulpa4056]

Blizzak and other snow tires have a softer composition to them as well. Try squishing a Blizzak type tire then a regular all weather and you'll notice much softer comp

[@vernlemasters6504]

Never heard of tire socks, thank you!

[@stevee7260]

Those Ford 4x4 tow trucks are a beast. Drove one. Legit looking chain co bookmarked thanks. I'm in PNW as well so I get the importance of tire chains.

[@QuesoPants]

I love that old Ford wrecker. I know its a pretty basic wrecker, but I love the ford IDIs. And I want one for myself lol

[@thomaslongshore1295]

Interesting, concept on those tire sox.

[@helentaylor5078]

Cheers Casey

[@jameseroh6544]

I bought Auto Socks fir a co I couple of our vehicles several years ago. I have not used them yet. I usually get my tires siped at Les Schwab, no matter where I buy the tires. I consider Auto Socks to be an onroad traction device only.

[@ClimptonDiddlehopper]

6:05 i agree i had bfg all terrain on my Blazer and it was unstoppable in snow. My Dodge with bfg mud terrains has pitched me off in a snow bank while plowing a couple times.

[@mikemillett8220]

SNOW!!! It’s a FOUR letter word !!!😂

[@thepyrodude]

not at the SNO-Park😂

[@aliceevans3357]

I agree! ICE is close enough to be a four letter word! 😂

[@haroldnelson3734]

ICE should be a 4-letter word!@@aliceevans3357

[@homie6166]

Something tells me casey don't care about not saying 4 letter words😂

[@kennethbrown8723]

Actually a 5 letter word! Money!!!!

[@eugeneblue299]

Good job.

[@GrumpyForester]

Thanks for the review of the snow socks, Casey. I have two zero-chain-clearance vehicles on which I've installed siped 3PMSF tires for year-round use, but I do still get a bit concerned in the winter about possible mandatory chain requirements for all vehicles. I'm seriously considering snow socks to cover that possibility... ...maybe MOPAR minivan purchasers could consider looking into this technology, too😁....Nice recovery, by the way!

[@cjgaltieri]

I always wondered how tire socks worked, good to know they are good for snow too, not just ice

[@jennyhardy5275]

I always learn something new when I watch Casey

[@g_men2121]

Love that truck

[@n.e.barton1299]

Hey Casey, I hope that you and your family were safe during that big snowfall and blizzard in the Cal Sierras. I know that you live in Oregon, but I saw some snowfall in my Accuweather app. If you guys get hit by a blizzard, let us know that you guys are OK and crazy busy towing people out of the storm. ✌️💪

[@TheRealPOTUSDavidByrd]

Sooo it's not really ab the edges, it's literally just that snow has a higher coefficient of traction against more snow than rubber does. Therefor winter tires, socks, what have you are designed to grab snow during operation

[@robertjordan4880]

Thanks for the information about the socks. Would like to hear more comparison to chains in general.

[@mikethompson9745]

Always remember to take the easy socks off above 40 deg or the snow is melting and the colder the better , They are a textile product and DOT approved.

[@unclegsworkshop9270]

Extra bonus to those socks is that if you were not using them you could lend them to a customer to get them back to better roads. that is if they can adjust enough.

[@metronorthrailfan2244]

The socks are certainly useful for smaller cars and SUVs that don’t have enough clearance for conventional tire chains. For half ton trucks or bigger, I can’t recommend Onspot chains enough.

[@adriancarl1210]

Lazy Casey, love it.