Lion's Grips are easy and instantaneous to use by everyone. They are soft, and won't damage anything if they do fly out. And they are very light weight, easy to keep in the vehicle until needed. Go to the Advantages Page to learn more. No, not at all.
Chains are for lengthy driving.
Traction Pads get you moving when the terrain is slippery and you have lost traction, when the situation is precarious or dangerous and it isn't feasible to put on chains. Everyone with chains also needs Lion's Grip Traction Pads. Lions Grips are an emergency product for an unexpected situation. In some situations, several pads will be damaged. Sometimes, however, only one pad has to take the full force of the vehicle.