Tow Strap 5 m, 8 Ton – Heavy Duty Recovery Strap with 2 Hooks

Heavy Duty Tow Strap, 5 m and 8 Tons

This 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.

It 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.

What You Get

• 1 x nylon tow strap
• 2 x steel U-shaped hooks
• 1 pair of gloves
• 1 x storage bag

Specifications

• Length: 5 m (16 ft)
• Width: 5 cm (about 2 in)
• Rated capacity: 8 tons, according to the supplier
• Material: Nylon strap, carbon steel hooks
• Colour: Blue with reflective stripes

A Straight Answer on the Rating

The 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, ask us.

How to Use a Tow Strap Safely

1. Attach the hooks only to proper towing or recovery points on both vehicles. Never use the bumper, axle, suspension or a tow ball.
2. Lay the strap straight with a little slack.
3. Agree on signals between drivers before you start.
4. Pull away slowly and smoothly. Jerking the strap is how straps and hooks fail.
5. Keep people well away from the strap while it is under tension.
6. Check the strap for cuts, fraying and damaged stitching before every use.

The 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 towing 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.

Who It Suits

Drivers 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 1000A jump starter or 4000A jump starter, a battery tester and a 12V car heater for cold mornings. Browse our automotive accessories and tools and equipment.

Common Questions

Can I tow a car on the motorway with this tow strap? It is meant for recoveries and short, slow tows. Check local laws before towing on public roads.

Is it a snatch or kinetic strap? The supplier does not say it stretches, so treat it as a standard tow strap and pull steadily.

Are the hooks rated? No separate rating is given for the hooks.

How long is delivery? See our shipping policy and return and refund policy.

Order this tow strap above and keep it in your boot for the day you need it.