Pewag is one of the original snow tire chain manufacturers. Based in Austria, this company makes everything from basic, ladder-style chains to premium, automatically adjusting tire chains. Each product line offered by Pewag has its own set of features and benefits, as detailed below.
Standard chains done right, these traditional, ladder-pattern snow chains are made of high-quality material for lasting effectiveness. The installation on these chains is more involved than it is with Pewag's premium lines, but if you're looking for rugged durability at a good price, the All Square chains are for you.
Construction
Nickel manganese alloy steel is strong and corrosion resistant
Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
Standard ladder pattern provides good traction as you drive forward
Installation
Lay chains out in front of your tires
Drive onto chains
Hook chains around tires
Tighten chains manually
Twist cams are available on some chains to ease adjustment
Rubber adjusters can be purchased separately to help achieve perfect fit
Or...
Drape chains over stationary tire
Move vehicle forward, turning wheel so that you can reach around to access the rear of the tire
Pewag's CL chains offer excellent coverage along with simple installation. A tensioning chain is used to fit the chains, making installation easier than with traditional chains.
Construction
Titanium alloy steel is strong, durable and corrosion resistant
Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
Diamond pattern provides great tire coverage for increased chain-to-road contact
Excellent traction and stopping power when driving forward and when making turns
Installation
Arrange chain behind the tire with the tensioning lever, tensioning spring, and tensioning chain facing out.
Place the mounting cable at an angle across the top half of the tire and hook it to the chain.
Drive forward slowly. This will pull the chain onto the tire. Remove the mounting cable.
Connect the side chains on the inside and outside of the tire.
Hook the tensioning chain to the side chain with the integrated lever. Then twist the lever to pull the tensioning chain taut and secure it in place.
Pewag's ASV chains offer the best coverage with an asymmetrical pattern that runs across your tire's tread. This "full coverage" chain is designed for heavy-duty applications and severe weather conditions. Installation is identical to that of the CL chains.
Construction
Titanium alloy steel is strong, durable and corrosion resistant
Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
Asymmetrical pattern provides superior tire coverage for the best chain-to-road contact
Exceptional forward, lateral and stopping traction
Installation
Arrange chain behind the tire with the tensioning lever, tensioning spring, and tensioning chain facing out.
Place the mounting cable at an angle across the top half of the tire and hook it to the chain.
Drive forward slowly. This will pull the chain onto the tire. Remove the mounting cable.
Connect the side chains on the inside and outside of the tire.
Hook the tensioning chain to the side chain with the integrated lever. Then twist the lever to pull the tensioning chain taut and secure it in place.
One of Pewag's premium lines, the Sportmatik tire chains install in a snap. Just wrap each chain around your tires, make the required connections and activate the built-in tensioning devices to automatically tension the chains as you drive off.
Construction
Titanium alloy steel is strong, durable and corrosion resistant
Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
Diamond pattern provides great tire coverage for increased chain-to-road contact
Excellent traction and stopping power when driving forward and when making turns
Installation
Spread the chain around the back of the tire.
Connect the cable on the back side of the tire.
Connect the top tensioning device to the inner, tensioning chain with the top-mounted, dual hook.
Pull the chain over the top and around to the front of the tire.
Fit the chain around the tire, making sure that the tensioners are in the front. Connect the inner chain to the outer traction chain at the bottom of the tire using the large red hook.
Activate the tensioning devices to ratchet the chain tightly into place.
Chains should automatically center and align as you drive away.
The Servo RS tire chains are just one step above the Sportmatik line. Once the chains are wrapped around your tires and all the connections are made, simply activate the built-in ratcheting servo. This device automatically tensions the chains as you drive off for quick, simple adjustment.
Construction
Titanium alloy steel is strong, durable and corrosion resistant
Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
Diamond pattern provides great tire coverage for increased chain-to-road contact
Excellent traction and stopping power when driving forward and when making turns
Plastic bumpers keep chains from scratching your rims
Installation
Spread the chain around the back of the tire.
Connect the cable on the back side of the tire.
Pull the chain over the top and around to the front of the tire. Connect the servo device to the inner, tensioning chain with the top-mounted, dual hook.
Fit the chain around the tire, making sure that the servo is in the front.
Connect the inner chain to the outer traction chain at the bottom of the tire using the large red hook.
Activate the servo device to ratchet the chain tightly into place.
Drive off and chains will automatically center and align.
Maaz
9/28/2023
I drive my Land Rover SUV on unpaved Forest Service mountain roads. In the Winter, I encounter snow, snow & mud, ice, mud, and worst, snow with a layer of ice underneath. The type of chains I am looking for should provide forward/reverse and lateral (skid?) protection. Which one of your products would you recommend? Thank you.
@Maaz Let's start with the actual year/make/model vehicle and the tire size. With that specific info, I'll have enough info so I can make some recommendations for you.
@Maaz Your owner's manual says that 'only approved' chains should be used, but doesn't elaborate or specify exactly which chains can be used. It would be a pretty good idea to consult with your local Land Rover dealer for clarification. Class S chains are designed for situations where there's limited clearance between the inside of the wheel and the brake/suspension components, so that's probably what they'll recommend but unfortunately the Class S chains we offer aren't designed for off-road use.
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Maaz
9/28/2023
I drive my Land Rover SUV on unpaved Forest Service mountain roads. In the Winter, I encounter snow, snow & mud, ice, mud, and worst, snow with a layer of ice underneath. The type of chains I am looking for should provide forward/reverse and lateral (skid?) protection. Which one of your products would you recommend? Thank you.