# Studly Snow Chains Thule's K-Summit Tire Chains Ensures Easy Mountain Driving By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-summit-tire-chains References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/09/thule_ksummit_s.php) & [thuleracks](http://www.thuleracks.com/snowchains/default.asp) Changing your tires to winter versions can be a pain, but now with the K-Summit Tire Chains, you’ll be making your way up mountains and slippery slopes without so much as stopping at the service station. Created by the Swedish label [Thule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehiclemounted-tent), the creators of stylish equipment for active lifestyles, the K-Summit Tire Chains are essentially snow chains that are molded from plastic with metal studs. Easy to install, they also won’t take away from the performance of your vehicle, nor will they damage the rims on your vehicle. Watch the video to see these studly snow chains in action! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Easy Winter Driving:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing more convenient and user-friendly winter driving solutions. - **Performance-enhancing Tire Chains:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating tire chains that not only provide traction but also improve vehicle performance. - **Plastic-metal Hybrid Chains:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in developing tire chains that combine the durability of metal with the lightweight advantages of plastic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Companies in the automotive industry can explore the development of innovative winter driving accessories and technologies. - **Outdoor Equipment:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the outdoor equipment industry include creating advanced snow chains for adventure enthusiasts. - **Material Science:** The material science industry can explore the production of new plastic-metal hybrid materials for various applications, including tire chains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Safety-Optimized Winter Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-xice-snow-tires.md) - [Snow-Ready Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/article-circle.md) - [Rack-Free Car Ski Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailer-hitch-ski-rack.md) - [Snow-Faring Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-mountain-bike.md) - [Aftermarket Stroller Wheel Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelblades-xl-stroller-skis.md) - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [Weatherized Winter Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-snow-speedium.md) - [Winterized Traction Trail Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowclog.md) - [Modular Winter-Ready Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-snowclog-advanced.md)