{"product_id":"tow-strap-5m-8-ton-heavy-duty","title":"Tow Strap 5 m, 8 Ton – Heavy Duty Recovery Strap with 2 Hooks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy Duty Tow Strap, 5 m and 8 Tons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tow strap is a 5 metre (16 ft), 5 cm wide nylon recovery strap with two steel U-shaped hooks, rated by the supplier at 8 tons. Reflective stripes make it easier to see at night. Easy Life Markets sells it in blue, with a pair of gloves and a storage bag included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the kind of thing you hope you never need. Then one day your car is stuck in mud, snow or sand, or a friend breaks down on a back road, and a tow strap in the boot turns a long wait into a short one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x nylon tow strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x steel U-shaped hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pair of gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x storage bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 m (16 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm (about 2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 tons, according to the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nylon strap, carbon steel hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue with reflective stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Straight Answer on the Rating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier says 8 tons but does not say whether that is the breaking strength or the safe working load. Recovery straps are usually sold by breaking strength, and the safe load is much lower. As a rule of thumb, use a tow strap rated at two to three times the weight of the vehicle being pulled, and never exceed the rating. If you need the exact working load, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use a Tow Strap Safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the hooks only to proper towing or recovery points on both vehicles. Never use the bumper, axle, suspension or a tow ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the strap straight with a little slack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgree on signals between drivers before you start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull away slowly and smoothly. Jerking the strap is how straps and hooks fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep people well away from the strap while it is under tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the strap for cuts, fraying and damaged stitching before every use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier also warns not to drag the strap over rough surfaces, not to exceed the rated load and not to use it on a vehicle with structural damage. Rules on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Towing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etowing\u003c\/a\u003e on public roads vary from place to place, so check what applies where you drive. A 5 m strap is meant for short recoveries and low-speed tows, not long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrivers who go off the main roads, people living with snow or mud in winter, 4x4 and pickup owners, and anyone building a car emergency kit. Keep this tow strap with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1000a-car-jump-starter-20000mah\"\u003e1000A jump starter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4000a-car-jump-starter-51-8wh\"\u003e4000A jump starter\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bst100-car-battery-tester-12v\"\u003ebattery tester\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12v-car-heater-portable-defroster\"\u003e12V car heater\u003c\/a\u003e for cold mornings. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/automotive-accessories\"\u003eautomotive accessories\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-equipment\"\u003etools and equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I tow a car on the motorway with this tow strap?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is meant for recoveries and short, slow tows. Check local laws before towing on public roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a snatch or kinetic strap?\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier does not say it stretches, so treat it as a standard tow strap and pull steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the hooks rated?\u003c\/strong\u003e No separate rating is given for the hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder this tow strap above and keep it in your boot for the day you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"easylife markets","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48588994085025,"sku":"CJLY236759701AZ","price":82.02,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/2086\/9537\/files\/2b217c92-1df3-4cf1-bcf0-3a46d680c002.jpg?v=1793619636","url":"https:\/\/easylifemarketplace.com\/products\/tow-strap-5m-8-ton-heavy-duty","provider":"Easy Life Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}