Manufacturer | Peerless |
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Brand | SCC |
Model | Tire Chain |
Item Weight | 13.74 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 17.7 x 7.8 x 7.7 inches |
Item model number | ZT741 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Exterior | Machined |
Manufacturer Part Number | ZT741 |
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SCC SECURTYCHAIN ZT741 Super Z LT Light Truck and SUV Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2
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Brand | SCC |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 13.74 Pounds |
Vehicle Service Type | SUV, Light Truck |
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- Fastest, easiest installation of any traction product
- Built-in rubber tensioner means there is no need to stop and retighten after installation
- Better all-around traction performance than conventional tire chains or cables
- Greater durability than conventional tire chains or cables
- Better compatibility with anti-lock brakes, traction control, all-wheel drive (AWD) and other electronically monitored control systems
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Easy to install | 4.3 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Durability | 4.1 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
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From the manufacturer
Z SUV/LT’s plastic package includes rubber tensioners, clear, illustrated step-by-step installation for product and removal instructions, waterproof gloves, as well as the storage bag itself to safely and conveniently hold the chains.
NOTE: Chain tensioners are required and included. Tensioners and replacement cross members are available through some retailers.
Z Performance for SUVs, light trucks, and 4x4s that meets Class 'S'
Z SUV/LT, our ZT700 series, is Z Passenger series' companion product for sport/utility vehicles and pickups. Its patented design is the same as the Z Passenger series, but features larger and tougher components. Z SUV/LT, Z-Chain, and Super Z8 are the only light truck traction products to meet Class 'S' clearance requirements for vehicles with limited or low clearance.
As the most effective product available for SUVs and pick-up trucks with ABS, AWD, 4x4s, and anti-lock brakes, Super Z SUV/LT covers the entire range of light truck tires with only five stock numbers. Z SUV/LT offers the same performance features as Z Passenger:
- Greater durability and better all-around performance than conventional tire chains or cables
- Meets S.A.E. Class 'S' clearance requirements or vehicles with limited clearance
- Low potential for damage to vehicle body and mechanical components, even when abused
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Security Chain Company ZT741 Super Z LT Light Truck and SUV Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2
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ASIN | B000BRA6PQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #19,233 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #20 in Passenger Car Snow Chains |
Date First Available | October 13, 2005 |
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Customers like the traction, ease of installation, and quality of the snow chains. For example, they mention that they provide excellent traction in snow, it's pretty straightforward to put them on the tire and that they perform wonderful. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, durability, ease use, and fit.
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Customers find the installation of the snow chains fairly easy. They say it's straightforward to put them on the tire by following the instructions. Customers also mention that the snow chain is relatively easy to get to on the inside section. They take about 10 minutes or less to install on the front wheels.
"...I was very impressed with the ease of installing these compared to conventional heavy tire chains I've used in the past...." Read more
"...SUPER easy. Did not even have to revisit the directions - and short of the "test fit", this was the first time putting them on...." Read more
"...Update: I’ve practiced installing the chains, and indeed they are fairly easy...." Read more
"...using chains or needing them I found this worked fine, not terribly hard to install...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the snow chains. They mention that they perform wonderful, and are confident that they will perform well. Some say that the cables worked great and were easy to install. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.
"...When the first snow came last year, I found the cables worked like a charm on my farm...." Read more
"...Never before using chains or needing them I found this worked fine, not terribly hard to install...." Read more
"...For my tires and truck, these things are amazing. For the price, ease, speed of getting them on, they are a great traction solution." Read more
"...and cables on my 2006 2WD Silverado half ton, and the cables are just better for road use...." Read more
Customers like the traction of the snow chains. For example, they mention that they provide excellent traction in snow, and their car handles great going up and down snow covered roads. They also say that the cables give them good start and stopping traction, with less noise and a better ride. Customers also say the chains grip well in loose and hard packed snow, making their car handle the snow like a champ.
"...They provided great traction, allowed me to slow down and/or stop easily and they offer a much smoother ride than conventional chains...." Read more
"...around, I drove over pure ice in a controlled test and the traction is impressive.The did not damage my after market wheels...." Read more
"...The chains performed great in the snow. We never slid or lost traction either on ice or fresh snow...." Read more
"...For the price, ease, speed of getting them on, they are a great traction solution." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the snow chain. They say it's a reasonable price to pay for insurance, a good investment for a quality product, and a great insurance buy.
"...For my tires and truck, these things are amazing. For the price, ease, speed of getting them on, they are a great traction solution." Read more
"...-Price: 5/5 These chains were a very good value, especially compared to options offered at local automotive and tire shops...." Read more
"...But may take a trip up north this winter and really test them out. Price is great and I will be purchasing another set soon...." Read more
"...I consider this a reasonable price to pay for insurance just in case of bad weather...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the snow chains. Some mention that they are very well made and easy to use, with an above-average quality. They say that the chains stay good and secure when they test drive with them. However, others say that they broke after a few drives and that the rubber bands can break. They also say that it's not very sturdy for storage and that elastomeric tensioners only last about 2 years before the elastomer starts to crack.
"...It also has 2 sturdy latches and a carrying handle. It is easy to return the chains to the box. Next the chains are heavy - 13 pounds...." Read more
"...also might believe that there could have been some manufacturing defects in the crimping process where the cables bind at the ends or at junctions...." Read more
"...So 4 stars... good quality and tight fitment, but installation requires precision and patience...." Read more
"...They do require somewhat more strength, patience, and technique than the snow socks, but for the superior durability and performance, I think it..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the snow chains. Some mention that they fit well and work well in 4" snow, while others say that they don't fit well, are difficult to fit back inside the box, and didn't work with their truck tires. The storage box they come in is too small and awkwardly shaped.
"...I did not have to do any additional adjustments or fittings.Stayed on tight, no flapping around, I drove over pure ice in a controlled test..." Read more
"...They fit perfectly as promised. Now I can't wait for our next trip into the snow because I am no longer anxious about using chains!..." Read more
"...It’s very difficult to fit the chains back inside this strange box, and even though there is some room to put a few helper accessories in, like..." Read more
"...These fit great! No issues! But I would practice first before you hit her snow...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the snow chains. Some mention that they fit well and work well in 4" snow, while others say that they didn't work in light snow and made traction worse. Some say that the chains are heavy, cold, and filthy.
"...The chains performed great in the snow. We never slid or lost traction either on ice or fresh snow...." Read more
"...go places that my father-in-laws 4x4 Suburban can, and it does considerably better on ice...." Read more
"...to keep your hands clean and dry, but they tear easily and your fingers freeze...." Read more
"...Otherwise I would have been totally stuck. They work very well in mud.-edit, ok I’ve had these for 3 years now and agian I’ve put them to work..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the snow chains. Some mention that they are great, straight forward chains that work well in snow and are easy to install. However, others say that they're worthless, difficult to identify, and hard to reach.
"...Today (exactly one year later), the second set was a life saver...." Read more
"...It's a bit difficult to get it off the wheel because the hook is very hard to reach...." Read more
"...Have something for your knees. Great product!" Read more
"Great product" Read more
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BELOW IS MY ORIGINAL REVIEW..................
I purchased a 2010 Chevrolet 2500 4X4 last year and from previous experience of driving 4 wheel drive pickups as a civilian and in the Army, I knew 4x4s gave inexperienced drivers too much confidence in certain snow conditions, especially on roads having hidden layers of frozen ice underneath snow. I would have purchased 2 sets last year, but I read several bad reviews about the cables and decided just to try one pair. When my first set arrived, they were in use a few weeks after Amazon sent them.
I was very impressed with the ease of installing these compared to conventional heavy tire chains I've used in the past. I'm pretty darned decrepit but it was very easy installing these. I practiced first in my driveway on a "nice" warm day. It is a simple matter of laying the cables in front of or behind the tires on the ground and then pulling your vehicle directly over the cables and "draping" them on top of and over the tires and fastening a small hook on the back, and a "clog" like catch about the size of a pencil eraser on the outside. I have a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder and bursitis in both shoulders as well as arthritis, and I was concerned when I ordered these from Amazon, if I would be able to install them by myself, but it literally (and figuratively) was a snap. The rubber tension bands easily connect on the outside and they snug the cables up tight on the tires.
When the first snow came last year, I found the cables worked like a charm on my farm. I used them hard-packed dirt roads covered in snow, in mud and slush and as well on the highway having both snow and ice. I was so impressed, I bought a second set to use on the front wheels. Today (exactly one year later), the second set was a life saver. (In the Army, we were trained to use chains on the front and the rear on 4x4s... and chains on all 4 wheels on a 4x4 makes a lot of difference in going forward, stopping and side-slip control and I'm glad I had these cables on all 4 wheels today! See my photo I shot on the day I wrote this review.)
I had to make an emergency run to a town 50 miles away (2-3-2011 in Central Texas) and the roads were mostly covered in two inch thick ice. In some places, there were patches of exposed asphalt and in other spots, large chunks of broken ice accumulations about the size of cinder blocks covered the road and I was concerned about damaging the cables. I made the 50 mile trip to town and 50 miles back and saw more than 40 vehicles (some were 4x4s) that had spun off into ditches or fences or off of culverts.
As I took the cables off this evening, they were easy to remove and I saw no evidence of damage, despite running them in the conditions I described above.
As per the instructions, I'll rinse these off with fresh water tomorrow morning and I'll spray them with WD-40 before putting them back in their plastic box.
In reading other unfavorable reviews about these chains, I can only imagine that people were driving faster than 30 miles per hour, or may not have installed the rubber tension bands correctly. The maker claims "Light Truck & SUV" and some of the people giving low opinions were running these on one-ton trucks pulling heavy trailers, not what these cables were designed for. I'd suggest that they invest in chains designed for heavier rigs. In reading complaints about these cables, I also might believe that there could have been some manufacturing defects in the crimping process where the cables bind at the ends or at junctions. China has some work to do in ensuring their products are made properly, but in my experience with these cables, I have no complaints. I'd suggest if you buy a set of these, look at the junctures (crimp connections) very carefully and if you see any frayed wires, contact Amazon for refund or replacement.
As for me, after my 100 mile "adventure" on two-inch thick ice and snow and driving partially on exposed asphalt, I am extremely impressed. They provided great traction, allowed me to slow down and/or stop easily and they offer a much smoother ride than conventional chains. I will be ordering a pair for my wife's Volkswagen Jetta. I'm sure she would be able to install them as easily as I was.
I'd like to add, avoid making tight turns on exposed asphalt with these because the stress-loads and torque factors might be too much for the multi-strand cables. Avoid rapid acceleration and do not "spin" your tires as one reviewer said he did. Mine never, ever failed to "bite" in snow, mud or ice and I can't understand why someone said he was "spinning" his tires while these were installed. These are not solid "bar chains" and thus if someone needs something that will never fail, get a heavy pair of conventional chains... I am totally delighted with the performance of these on my 4x4. Please see my picture, where I helped pull a driver out of a ditch while having these on my pickup.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2011
BELOW IS MY ORIGINAL REVIEW..................
I purchased a 2010 Chevrolet 2500 4X4 last year and from previous experience of driving 4 wheel drive pickups as a civilian and in the Army, I knew 4x4s gave inexperienced drivers too much confidence in certain snow conditions, especially on roads having hidden layers of frozen ice underneath snow. I would have purchased 2 sets last year, but I read several bad reviews about the cables and decided just to try one pair. When my first set arrived, they were in use a few weeks after Amazon sent them.
I was very impressed with the ease of installing these compared to conventional heavy tire chains I've used in the past. I'm pretty darned decrepit but it was very easy installing these. I practiced first in my driveway on a "nice" warm day. It is a simple matter of laying the cables in front of or behind the tires on the ground and then pulling your vehicle directly over the cables and "draping" them on top of and over the tires and fastening a small hook on the back, and a "clog" like catch about the size of a pencil eraser on the outside. I have a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder and bursitis in both shoulders as well as arthritis, and I was concerned when I ordered these from Amazon, if I would be able to install them by myself, but it literally (and figuratively) was a snap. The rubber tension bands easily connect on the outside and they snug the cables up tight on the tires.
When the first snow came last year, I found the cables worked like a charm on my farm. I used them hard-packed dirt roads covered in snow, in mud and slush and as well on the highway having both snow and ice. I was so impressed, I bought a second set to use on the front wheels. Today (exactly one year later), the second set was a life saver. (In the Army, we were trained to use chains on the front and the rear on 4x4s... and chains on all 4 wheels on a 4x4 makes a lot of difference in going forward, stopping and side-slip control and I'm glad I had these cables on all 4 wheels today! See my photo I shot on the day I wrote this review.)
I had to make an emergency run to a town 50 miles away (2-3-2011 in Central Texas) and the roads were mostly covered in two inch thick ice. In some places, there were patches of exposed asphalt and in other spots, large chunks of broken ice accumulations about the size of cinder blocks covered the road and I was concerned about damaging the cables. I made the 50 mile trip to town and 50 miles back and saw more than 40 vehicles (some were 4x4s) that had spun off into ditches or fences or off of culverts.
As I took the cables off this evening, they were easy to remove and I saw no evidence of damage, despite running them in the conditions I described above.
As per the instructions, I'll rinse these off with fresh water tomorrow morning and I'll spray them with WD-40 before putting them back in their plastic box.
In reading other unfavorable reviews about these chains, I can only imagine that people were driving faster than 30 miles per hour, or may not have installed the rubber tension bands correctly. The maker claims "Light Truck & SUV" and some of the people giving low opinions were running these on one-ton trucks pulling heavy trailers, not what these cables were designed for. I'd suggest that they invest in chains designed for heavier rigs. In reading complaints about these cables, I also might believe that there could have been some manufacturing defects in the crimping process where the cables bind at the ends or at junctions. China has some work to do in ensuring their products are made properly, but in my experience with these cables, I have no complaints. I'd suggest if you buy a set of these, look at the junctures (crimp connections) very carefully and if you see any frayed wires, contact Amazon for refund or replacement.
As for me, after my 100 mile "adventure" on two-inch thick ice and snow and driving partially on exposed asphalt, I am extremely impressed. They provided great traction, allowed me to slow down and/or stop easily and they offer a much smoother ride than conventional chains. I will be ordering a pair for my wife's Volkswagen Jetta. I'm sure she would be able to install them as easily as I was.
I'd like to add, avoid making tight turns on exposed asphalt with these because the stress-loads and torque factors might be too much for the multi-strand cables. Avoid rapid acceleration and do not "spin" your tires as one reviewer said he did. Mine never, ever failed to "bite" in snow, mud or ice and I can't understand why someone said he was "spinning" his tires while these were installed. These are not solid "bar chains" and thus if someone needs something that will never fail, get a heavy pair of conventional chains... I am totally delighted with the performance of these on my 4x4. Please see my picture, where I helped pull a driver out of a ditch while having these on my pickup.
Fast forward to the trip, and sure enough snow on I-80. A wreck further up, and we had to sit for 4 hours, snow continuing to accumulate. When the truckers and a few other folks started chaining up, figured I should as well. This time, it took about 5 minutes per tire. Maybe. My bare hands did not start to get cold until the 2nd tire, so probably took even less. SUPER easy. Did not even have to revisit the directions - and short of the "test fit", this was the first time putting them on.
Definitely going to keep them, although odds are that I will never need them again.
I’ve seen such positive reviews about the chain system itself that we may keep them if I can find a good carrying bag (and find them as easy to install as I’ve read), but I hate that I have to provide my own, and can’t even find a good use for the strange original case.
Update: I’ve practiced installing the chains, and indeed they are fairly easy. I’ve never installed chains before, and I was able to figure it out and get the pair installed and uninstalled in about half an hour, including moving the car before removal so the rear fastener would be in a more challenging position. They do require somewhat more strength, patience, and technique than the snow socks, but for the superior durability and performance, I think it will be worth the extra effort. I found a suitable carrying bag, so I will keep the set after all.
Although much heavier than a set of snow socks, the whole kit isn’t actually that much bulkier than the socks after their first use, crammed back into their packaging.
A couple of tips I haven’t seen mentioned elsewhere:
- Don’t worry too much if you can’t get the suggested “sweeping” motion down. If you don’t mind getting your arms and possibly face dirty, you can just reach around the back of the tire and pull it around.
- After you figure out the correct starting orientation for installation, use a permanent marker to write TOP, BOTTOM, and TIRE SIDE on a few of the metal tabs. The tabs are stamped “TIRE SIDE” but it could be hard to see in poor light.
- Take extra care to adjust the chains so they are as even as possible before you put on the tensioner. They’re supposed to go past the edge of the tread at least 2” all the way around.
- Attaching the tensioner: the yellow clip wants to spin around while you’re pulling. Use your palm to stabilize the clip while pushing it toward the cable with the heel of your hand, and grasp the cable with all four fingers of both hands as you pull the cable and tensioner together.
- Uninstalling: park with your wheels positioned so that the rear fastener isn’t all the way at the bottom. You don’t want it to be buried in mud or snow, and you don’t want your tires to be resting on either of the crossmembers nearest the fastener. It will probably be easiest to reach if it’s at 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock. It’s going to be directly behind the black keyhole fastener in front.
- Count your yellow clips before you put away the tensioners. They can fall off the rubber ring.
- Connect the bottom/middle/front fastener before you roll up the chain, and it won’t tangle as easily.
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Pretty straightforward to put on the tire, the instructions are fairly clear. Doesn't take too long to install. The "gloves" included with the kit are pretty much useless...just thin plastic things you'd use to prep food with in the kitchen. Better off just throwing in a pair of work gloves from your garage.
The chains come in a sturdy and rugged plastic case making storage easy and convenient.
I've yet to use them In snowy conditions but will update this review after some road use. For now this review is based on initial observations and practice installation.
Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2017
Pretty straightforward to put on the tire, the instructions are fairly clear. Doesn't take too long to install. The "gloves" included with the kit are pretty much useless...just thin plastic things you'd use to prep food with in the kitchen. Better off just throwing in a pair of work gloves from your garage.
The chains come in a sturdy and rugged plastic case making storage easy and convenient.
I've yet to use them In snowy conditions but will update this review after some road use. For now this review is based on initial observations and practice installation.
You don't need to re-tighten them once they are on and the best part is you can put them on even while stuck, no need to drive on them to attach.
Like the directions say, swing them around the back side of the tire at mid point of the chain. Attach the bottom front at ground level, then attach the back half's together at the tire top.....WATCH the VIDEO. Then put them on so you are familiar with them. These say they are rated to 50km/h. I have paint marked my set so I know where to tighten them to. Everything is included in the plastic box. One last thought, get a decent set of gloves and put them in the box along with a flashlight and a heavy red plastic garbage bag to kneel on. There is enough room in the box. Please wear something bright and reflective.
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2017
We are very glad we made it over the Siskyou pass without actually having to use them on the road.
Well packaged, easy to roll up and repack.