Abstract: A grouser traction cleat that cinches onto vehicle tracks is presented. The grouser traction cleat apparatus comprises a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, an adjustment element, and a cleat insert. The first mounting plate comprises a plurality of adjustment guides. The second mounting plate comprises a plurality of guide slots. The plurality of adjustment guides is distributed about the first adjustment plate. The plurality of adjustment slots is distributed about the second adjustment plate. The plurality of adjustment guides is slidably connected along the plurality of adjustment slots. The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are operatively connected to each other along the adjustment element. The cleat insert is connected along the first mounting plate, opposite to the second mounting plate.