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FAQ

The most suitable snow socks for your vehicle will differ according to the use they intend to make on ice and snow. Goodyear Snow Socks distinguishes between sporadic and intensive use. Sporadic is intended for drivers who occasionally use the snow socks due to ice and snow, a few times a year. Intensive or habitual is for those drivers who drive through snow and ice many times during the year so they will need a more resistant product.

Yes, grip increases considerably when using non-slip snow socks. Goodyear Snow Socks can be fitted to both summer and winter tires (with or without studs).

Yes, Goodyear Snow Socks can be washed in the washing machine at max. 40°C. They should not be ironed or put in the dryer.

Yes, Goodyear Snow Socks offers you its customer service telephone number to obtain quick information on how to install your covers: +34 679 10 00 33

Yes, they are suitable for all types of front- and rear-wheel drive vehicles, 4X4, buses.

Yes, Goodyear Snow Socks can be used whether the vehicle has front, rear or 4X4 drive. In the latter case you must insert 4 snow socks, one on each wheel.

In each package you will have 2 Goodyear Snow Socks, one for each wheel.

Following the previous answer, if your vehicle is a 4X4 you will need to purchase 2 packages obtaining 4 snow socks.

  •  Place the snow sock covering the top of the tire. Install the Goodyear Snow Socks with the vehicle parked on level ground (prohibited on slopes) and the handbrake applied. If your vehicle is equipped with an anti-skid system, do not disconnect it.
  •  Insert your arms into the snow sock and stretch the fabric to cover the sides of the snow sock.
  • Finish adjusting the tire sidewalls.
  •  Move your vehicle forward so that the wheel makes a 1/2 turn and thus leaves the part of the tire not yet covered by the snow sock at the top.
  • Cover the upper area of ​​the tire with the snow sock.
  • Move slowly, after few miles the snow socks will adjust itself to your tire.
  •  Remove the cover from the top of the tire and its sides.
  • Back the vehicle to release the part covered by the cover so that the wheel goes back 1/2 turn.
  • Remove the cover and store it.
  • If your vehicle is equipped with an anti-skid system, do not disconnect it.
  • With the snow socks installed on your vehicle, you must start and drive carefully, avoiding acceleration, braking, sudden changes of direction, both for your safety and to preserve the life of the product.
  • If your snow socks have slight and local perforations after first use, they are still fully usable.
  • On the other hand, if the perforations exceed 50% of the tread width, the snow socks cannot be used. The snow socks cannot be repaired.
  • Do not exceed 25 mph on snow or ice; it is advisable to reduce this speed. If you have to fit the snow socks on tires with more than 50% wear, we recommend limiting the speed to 20 mph.
  • If you hear unusual noises, stop and check if the snow socks are properly fitted.
  • It is not recommended to use the snow socks on dry ground. Prolonged use without snow will cause damage to the product and may alter the vehicle’s reactions.
  • Snow socks should only be installed on tire sizes authorised by the correct size. Please check which size is most suitable for your vehicle.
  • The snow socks should only be installed on snowy or icy ground. They should be removed when the road conditions do not justify their use or while the vehicle is parked.
  • It is not necessary to re-tension the snow socks after a short period of use.
  • When starting the vehicle, make sure that no one is behind the wheels of the vehicle as it could be damaged by flying stones, glass or other objects.
  • Snow socks do not replace winter tires. As long as the snow socks are mounted on the drive wheels, differences in grip may occur between the front and rear axles, increasing the risk of skidding.
  • You should be careful when driving a vehicle equipped with anti-skid devices.
  • On 4X4 vehicles it is preferable to mount 2 sets (4 units) of Goodyear Snow Socks.

Yes, Goodyear Snow Socks is a textile product that does not damage your tires.

Goodyear Snow Socks comply with CE standards and are certified, among others, by the ONORM 5121 standard, and are washable and reusable. It is a patented product. It is certified by TUV, Onorm 5121 and corresponds to legislation B26.

Where to Find Your Tire Size

There are two places to find your tire size. Look directly on your tire sidewall or inside your driver’s side door jamb for your vehicle’s tire size.

Imagen de un neumático con las especificaciones de tamaño "215/60R16" resaltadas.
Passenger Tire Sidewall
Imagen de un neumático con las especificaciones de tamaño "35x12.5R17" resaltadas.
High Flotation Tire Sidewall
Etiqueta de información sobre neumáticos y carga para un vehículo.
Inside Your Door Jamb