I bought the chain this year (2014) and used on my rear-drive E-Class in the winter holidays. They can be installed very well in tight wheel well and brings a proper grip on the road. Bin the chain at about 40cm of fresh snow and packed snow hazards. Had so very good driving and very ordinary lateral support to the vehicle. The dismantling was also very easy. The chain had thereafter erwartenen no real signs of wear except the.