Abstract: A quick connect tire traction system for providing traction to a tire on a vehicle wheel. The quick connect tire traction system includes an expansion strap coupled to one or more tire traction devices, an inner support coupled to the expansion strap with a rotation member, an outer extension telescopically coupled to the inner support, a rim mount coupled to the outer extension, the rim mount configured to receive one or more locking pins, and an elastic element extending between the inner support and the outer extension. The elastic element is adapted to bias the tire traction devices toward the rim mount thereby securing the quick connect tire traction system to the tire. A method of installing the quick connect tire traction system on a tire.

Abstract: A tire traction device can include a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; and a traction plate. The traction plate can have a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface. Other features, embodiments, and kits, and related methods are also described.

Abstract: A tire traction device can include a primary strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; a traction plate having a channel configured to receive the primary strap, and one or more traction-enhancing surfaces extending from the channel; and a base member having a first surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the second surface defines a recess adapted to receive the channel of the traction plate. Other features and embodiments, and a method of attaching a tire traction device to a vehicle tire, are also described.

Abstract: A tire traction device can include a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; and a traction plate. The traction plate can have a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface. Other features, embodiments, and kits, and related methods are also described.

Abstract: A traction device for a vehicle wheel can include: an elongated band having a first end and a second end adapted to couple to one another; a sleeve located around at least a portion of the elongated band; and a first locking segment located on the sleeve. The traction element can include a base protruding above the upper surface of the elongated band and defining a plateau, the base having sidewalls angled inwardly from the sleeve toward the plateau, and a spike protruding upwardly from the plateau.

Abstract: A traction device for a vehicle wheel can include a first locking segment and a second locking segment adapted to receive the first locking segment in a first direction. The second locking segment can be adapted to stop movement of the first locking segment through the second locking segment in a second direction opposite to the first direction. At least one traction element can be located between the first locking segment and the second locking segment. A method of attaching a traction device to a vehicle wheel including a rim and a tire is also described.

Abstract: A tire traction device can include a primary strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; a traction plate having a channel configured to receive the primary strap, and one or more traction-enhancing surfaces extending from the channel; and a base member having a first surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the second surface defines a recess adapted to receive the channel of the traction plate. Other features and embodiments, and a method of attaching a tire traction device to a vehicle tire, are also described.

Abstract: A traction device for a vehicle wheel can include a first locking segment and a second locking segment adapted to receive the first locking segment in a first direction. The second locking segment can be adapted to stop movement of the first locking segment through the second locking segment in a second direction opposite to the first direction. At least one traction element can be located between the first locking segment and the second locking segment. A method of attaching a traction device to a vehicle wheel including a rim and a tire is also described.