Thule 04335065 CD-10 Size-65 10mm Super-Premium Passenger Car Snow Chain Review
Thule 04335065 CD-10 Size-65 10mm Super-Premium Passenger Car Snow Chain Feature
- 10 mm inside clearance for smoother ride
- Internal flexible cable
- Manual tensioning with 2 stops for fitting
- Alloy wheel protection
Thule CD-10 10 mm super-premium passenger car snow chains are handmade in Italy and designed for fast installation and removal, as well as good traction on snow, ice and slush. They are constructed of a hardened manganese nickel steel alloy (MnNi) for greater durability and reliability and utilize a diamond pattern chain with cross chains. Installation does not require the moving wheels and features fast 2-stop manual adjustment via a stretchable tightening chain. Additional features include: 10 mm of inside and on-the-tread clearance, a reversible chain surface for extended product life, wheel and rim protection and a hard-shell case, gloves and kneeling pad.
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Smooth Ride and Fast Manual Tensioning for Passenger Cars
Passenger cars generally have limited clearance between tires and internal body panels and other parts aligned along vehicle wheel wells. Poorly fitted snow chains or those with overly prominent profiles can often slap against the inside of vehicles, compromising your ride, while those with too subtle a profile are ineffective in supplying the traction needed on snow and ice covered roads. Thule addresses this problem with its CD-10 10 mm snow chain product line.
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Thule CD-10 10 mm super-premium passenger car snow chains are specifically designed for passenger cars and are handmade in Italy by Thule Group company and longtime leader in snow chain manufacturing, König. They are constructed out of durable hardened manganese nickel steel alloy (MnNi) which ensures a long life of reliable use on the road, while the D-shaped links that make up its chain segments provide exceptional traction and more bite on snow and ice than most snow chains intended for small passenger vehicles. The D-shaped links of Thule CD-10 snow chains are arranged in an symmetrical diamond pattern. These patterns lay over tire treads allowing for multiple, but varied chain contacts with snow and ice as tires turn. Individual diamond patterns are connected along the tread by link segments and also to the external side chain and internal cable. Together these features allow Thule CD-10 to maintain a superior level of traction without impacting adjacent areas along the vehicle body.
Quick Installation Without Moving the Vehicle
Unlike traditionally mounted snow chains, Thule CD-10 10 mm snow chains are designed to be installed and removed without the need to move the car. This quick and easy process is aided by a simple color-coded connection system. Pattern chain segments are bordered on one edge by a flexible blue cable while on the opposite edge they are connected by a side chain with easily identified red components and an open section at its middle. To install slide the CD-10 -- blue cable pointing towards the car -- along the inner side of the tire. Once the open section of the pattern chain is centered around the tire slide it towards you and around the tire. Grasp both ends of the blue cable and connect them at the top inner edge of the tire. Join the two extreme ends of the pattern chain at the top outer edge of the tire using the red connector and red link of chain that sits opposite it. Close the lower opening by pulling the red hook connector of the tightening chain through the red ratcheting pulley. The exterior of the tightening chain is beaded with hard plastic and will hold tighter with each pull. Once sufficient tension around the tire has been achieved, pull the tightening chain through the red hook attached to the side chain to your left and stretch its elastic end to the opposite edge of the side chain and hook it into place. Drive a short distance before stopping to readjust the tightening chain for optimal tension. Optional nylon bumpers can be attached at chain touch points to protect alloy wheels and tires and loose links can be clamped down. An added benefit of Thule CD-10 10 mm snow chains is that they can be reversed along the tread of the tire, allowing for an extended product life. Installation accessories included: repair links that can be hammered shut or closed with pliers providing a emergency solution for broken or weak spots in a chain, a pair of nylon gloves to protect hands and a kneeling towel to help keep you dry during chain fitting.
Step 1 Arrange with cable pointed in. View larger | Step 2 Connect and drape over tire. View larger | Step 3 Connect upper side chain View larger | Step 4 Connect tensioning system. View larger | Step 5 Stop and readjust. View larger |
Key Features
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- 10 mm chain clearance both along the inside of tires and on the tread
- Diamond pattern chain with cross chains for maximum tire coverage
- Color-coded parts for easy mounting
- Internal flexible cable for quick fitting that does not require moving the car
- 2-stop manual tensioning and micro-regulation system for a perfect fitting of the chain
- Premium quality construction with hardened manganese nickel steel alloy (MnNi) for greater reliability
- Exclusive, stylish, hard-shelled case, complete with gloves, kneeling mat, mounting instructions and spare parts
- Reversible design allows both sides of chain can be used for longer life
- Anti-scratch nylon bumpers protecting alloy wheels (optional application)
What's in the Box
- 2 Thule CD-10 10 mm super-premium passenger car snow chains
- 1 bag of Snap-On anti-scratch nylon bumpers
- 1 kneeling towel
- 1 pair of gloves
- Spare open chain links
- Hard-shelled carrying case
- User's manual and warranty information
5-year Limited Warranty
Thule S.p.A. Warrants that the snow chains manufactured and sold by Thule will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase, documented and certified by a valid purchase receipt. Thule shall not be liable for any injury or damage that may arise, directly or indirectly, in relation to persons, things or animals as a result of a failure to follow the instructions provided in the product installation, operation and maintenance guides.
About Thule
Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.
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