# Strap-On Tank Treads 'Metelica' is the Brainchild of a Snowed-In Russian Inventor By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metelica References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/yjd7msb) & [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/02/russian-strap-o.php) Snow days may be non-existent if strap-on tank treads are imported into America. This is the coolest [car mod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) I have seen in awhile -- and I've seen the boat-tail mod. The inventor of this awesome way to [crush snow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-trucks-toyota-land-cruiser-250-at37) and turn heads resides in Chelyabinsk, Russia. He constructed this awesome apparatus from leftover tread assemblies. The strap-on tank treads are easy to use it seems. Just drive up, remove wheels, [strap-on and go](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-snowclog-advanced)! You control the treads with your cars controls. Watch the video to see this badass invention in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 94% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Strap-on Tank Treads:** Durable and versatile, strap-on tank treads offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry for enhancing traction and maneuverability in various terrains. - **Snow Crushing Apparatus:** The development of snow crushing apparatus presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the winter sports industry for efficiently clearing snow and improving accessibility in snowy areas. - **Modular Vehicle Accessories:** The concept of modular vehicle accessories, like strap-on tank treads, can disrupt the automotive aftermarket industry by providing easily attachable and customizable upgrades for different purposes and environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunity presented by strap-on tank treads, which can improve vehicle traction and performance in challenging terrains. - **Winter Sports:** The winter sports industry has the potential to be transformed by the disruptive innovation opportunity offered by snow crushing apparatus, enabling faster and more efficient snow removal for enhanced accessibility. - **Automotive Aftermarket:** The automotive aftermarket industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of modular vehicle accessories, like strap-on tank treads, which can provide added functionality and customization options for vehicle owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Smart Vehicle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-tire.md) - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Three-Wheeled Tank Track Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oruga-unitrack.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Snow-Ready Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/article-circle.md) - [Dual-Mode Mobility Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duomick.md) - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Winter-Ready Convertible Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-bike.md)