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AutoSock · HP685

AutoSock 685 Snow Socks

Textile traction covers that go on in a minute without jacking the car, accepted where chain laws apply, for the stretch of road that is actually snow.

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Amazon link · we earn a commission if you buy · $121 MSRP · Amazon price not shown · verified Sep 25, 2026

Why we picked it

Textile traction covers that go on in a minute without jacking the car, accepted where chain laws apply, for the stretch of road that is actually snow.

Known issue · Shred within a few miles on bare pavement and at speed; they are for the snow-covered stretch only and come off as soon as the road clearsTruckersReport thread · owner thread

Built from 3 sources: 1 owner thread, 1 hands-on review, 1 spec page.

Take it home if

  • Fits in a minute by hand, no jack, no chains rattling
  • Accepted as a chain alternative where US traction laws apply
  • Machine-washable and reusable on snow and ice

Walk past if

  • Tear within a few miles on bare pavement
  • Thirty miles per hour ceiling
  • Ten sizes; check the chart against your tire

Spec sheet

Manufacturer ratings, not our measurements.

Fits
HP685 size; ten sizes cover 500-plus tire dimensions
Speed limit
30 mph
Material
Woven textile with elastic self-centering
Pack
2 covers

Alternatives

The nearest in its class, then the nearest rival among car winter kit.