Abstract: Provided is a device for increasing traction, and, in particular, to a device to be fitted on a tire or wheel for increasing, enhancing, or improving, the traction, or friction, between the tire or wheel and a surface that the tire or wheel is in contact with. The device includes two or more line structures configured for encircling along two sidewalls of the tire, respectively. The device further includes a plurality of cross members configured for contacting a tread portion of the tire, the cross members connecting the line structures together. At least one cross member includes a strap with one or more traction components which include a plurality of raised structures arranged on a surface side of the traction components. Some raised structures are fitted with stud while others not. A strap suitable for use in the device is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for increasing traction, and, in particular, to a device to be fitted on a tire or wheel for increasing, enhancing, or improving, the traction, or friction, between the tire or wheel and a surface that the tire or wheel is in contact with. The device comprises two or more line structures, at least two of which configured for encircling along two sidewalls of the tire, respectively. The device further comprises a plurality of cross members configured for contacting a tread portion of the tire, the cross members comprising mechanism for connecting the two or more line structures together. At least one of the cross members comprises a strap made of a material comprising textile, one or more traction components attached to at least a surface side of the strap. The present disclosure further provides a strap suitable for use in the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for increasing traction, and, in particular, to a device to be fitted on a tire or wheel for increasing, enhancing, or improving, the traction, or friction, between the tire or wheel and a surface that the tire or wheel is in contact with. The device comprises two or more line structures, at least two of which configured for encircling along two sidewalls of the tire, respectively. The device further comprises a plurality of cross members configured for contacting a tread portion of the tire, the cross members comprising mechanism for connecting the two or more line structures together. At least one of the cross members comprises a strap made of a material comprising textile, one or more traction components attached to at least a surface side of the strap. The present disclosure further provides a strap suitable for use in the device.