AutoSock: The Next Generation in Winter Traction Aid

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Unexpected winter weather can create driving conditions demanding more traction than conventional tires -- or even snow treads -- can provide. But tire chains are bulky to store and can be difficult to put on in cold, snowy weather. Now there is an easy-to-use alternative to chains: Designed in Norway, AutoSock is a new and innovative lightweight fabric-based, temporary traction aid for cars and trucks that is easy to mount and gets a grip on slippery surfaces as snow and ice. AutoSock, a high-technology textile tire covering, utilizes specially patterned fibers that optimize grip on slick surfaces by managing the thin layer of water on top of ice and snow. Through its weaving pattern and thousands of small fibers AutoSock clings to snow and ice, increasing vehicle traction, improving safety and adding to driver confidence.





With AutoSock, you won’t experience the rattles and bumpy ride associated with tire chains, and it is approved for speeds up to 30 mph. AutoSock is easy to install following these simple steps: Stop the vehicle and apply the emergency brake, fit AutoSock to the drive wheels of the vehicle, starting at the top of the tire and working downwards. Then, stretch the elastic band over the top of the tire to the inside of the tire, tighten the crossing strap, and move the vehicle approximately 3 feet and pull the remainder of the AutoSock into position. AutoSock automatically self-centers when you begin driving. When you’ re back on snow-free roads, slip the AutoSock off and slip it back into the included storage bag.






After use, AutoSock should be put back in the storage bag until the destination is reached. Then they can be machine-washed and put back in the bag, ready to go for the next snow or ice storm. Note: AutoSock is not meant for severe snow conditions, and cannot be substituted for chains for travel through mountain passes. The High Performance AutoSock accommodates performance tire sizes (typically OEM sizes for sports cars, SUVs, luxury cars, or +1/+2 wheel and tire aftermarket setups). It is also safe on aftermarket wheels and can be used with electronic traction control systems and ABS. For standard tires, use AutoSock Standard

Reserch and Developent for Autosock

Research and DevelopmentAutoSock AS has cooperated with leadingresearch institutes for the creation of theperfect AutoSock

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AutoSock is working with leading research institutes to carry out measurements and testing of prototypes, with the aim of better understanding the combination of friction and winter conditions.
Extensive research has brought AutoSock through a series of stages - from the first simple sock with a short lifespan beneficial only for specific conditions, to a robust sock suitable for most conditions.
Subsequent tests had a focus on the following aims:
Improve ice friction without compromising the snow friction properties.
Make use of 'state of the art' knowledge about ski base sliding friction theory and ski base structures.
Exploit ways to objectively and scientifically describe the surface texture of different AutoSock prototypes in order to increase understanding about the prevailing friction.

The frictional surface of an AutoSock combines the following sets of characteristics:
A surface pattern with a sufficiently high degree of coarseness to make the total contact area exposed to dry friction as large as possible under dry, wet, hard and soft snow or icy conditions.
A combination of surface pattern, strength and elasticity that make the contact points sufficiently sticky under snow or icy conditions.

Autosock History

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The idea behind using textiles to increase friction on snow and ice is rather old. History tells us that the wife of Henry Ford was the first to suggestthis, and the experience was in fact that it worked.


Autosock AS is a Norwegian research-based company which has developed, and holds all the rights to,a new product that improves the road safety of cars driving under adverse winter conditions.


Autosock AS was incorporated as a Norwegian privately owned company in 1998, and Mr. Bård Løtveit, inventor, became the principal owner. In 1999 as the project was in need of more funds, the Fred Olsen owned company Inventor AS became the largest shareholder. In 2001 Autosock was approved by TÜV, which is regarded as a world leading test and certification association.

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The idea behind using textiles to increase friction on snow and ice is rather old. History tells us that the wife of Henry Ford was the first to suggest this, and the experience was in fact that it worked. Inorder to develop an idea into reality a resource group was formed in 1998 with the lead of Bård Løtveit. The group consisted of people with high level of competence within the professional fields of patents and trademarks, yarn production, textiles and garment manufacturing, friction, certification of automotive products, design and marketing.



Over the past 5 years, Autosock has been developed from a simple prototype with little scientific foundation to a high-technology research-based product with excellent traction and durability properties. The research and development has been supported by extensive tests and scientific textile- and friction theories.