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title: "Best Snow Traction Mats: Stay On The Blacktop All Year"
description: "Looking for snow traction mat? Our team of experts narrowed down the best snow traction mats on the market. Read our reviews here."
date: "2019-04-05"
modified: "2023-05-31"
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  - name: "Hank O'Hop"
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url: "https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/27070/best-snow-traction-mats"
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---

# Best Snow Traction Mats: Stay On The Blacktop All Year

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You're going to get stuck in the snow, especially if you fancy yourself a good driver at the command of a rig that can go anywhere. None of us want to admit it, but it is going to happen. You need to be prepared for when it does. In the old days, a bag of kitty litter on the back seat was your way out. Things are different now, though. Now you can buy fancy traction mats that slide right under your tires, allowing you to get a grip pretty much anywhere. There are different mats for different situations, and you need to know which is right for you if you want things to work out. This guide is just what you need to get started.

## Summary List

- Best Overall: [Maxtrax MKII Vehicle Recovery Board](<https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01ACMCUIK/?tag=drive09e6-20>)
- Best Value: [Portable Tow Truck Tire Traction Mats](<https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Tire-Traction-Mats-Emergency/dp/B001LF6WNW/?tag=drive09e6-20>)
- Honorable Mention: [Maxsa 2033 Escaper Buddy Traction Mats](<https://www.amazon.com/Escaper-Traction-Off-Road-Extraction-20333/dp/B00AV2HONS/?tag=drive09e6-20>)
- Best Roll-Up Mat: [EVTime Emergency Devices Tire Traction Mat](<https://www.amazon.com/EVTIME-Emergency-Traction-Mat-Portable-Sand-Used/dp/B07WDYCV1L/?tag=drive09e6-20>)
- Best Value Runner Up: [Bunker Indust Recovery Boards Traction Mat](<https://www.amazon.com/BUNKER-INDUST-Traction-Recovery-Snow-Black/dp/B07N19J16Q/?tag=drive09e6-20>)

## Our Methodology

Unfortunately, we didn't have the opportunity to gather up a list of our favorite mats, take our trucks out into the snow-capped mountains, and get stuck to see which worked best. That doesn't mean we don't know what we're talking about, though. We took the time to [research](<https://www.thedrive.com/announcements/41112/about-guides-gear-and-the-drives-product-reviews-department>) the market, and each mat discussed to come up with a list we trust has something for everyone.

## Best Snow Traction Mats: Reviews & Recommendations

## Our Verdict on the Best Snow Traction Mats

Our top pick for the best tire traction mats is the [MAXTRAX MKII Vehicle Recovery Boards](<https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01ACMCUIK/?tag=drive09e6-20>). They are flexible, durable, strong, and are easily stackable for storage. However, the [Portable Tow Truck Tire Traction Mats](<https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Tire-Traction-Mats-Emergency/dp/B001LF6WNW/?tag=drive09e6-20>) is a great choice for those on a budget.

## What to Consider Before Buying Snow Traction Mats

## Types of Snow Traction Mats

### Foldable Tire Traction Mats

As the name implies, foldable mats are those that fold into themselves. However, any traction mat that collapses into itself to reduce its overall footprint in storage can loosely fit under this category. The main draw to this type is that they're great to keep in vehicles where space is limited, such as a sedan or even a crossover. They might not be as durable or effective as they're alternative, but they'll still work in an emergency.

### Regular Tire Traction Mats

What we're calling regular traction mats are more like a board than a mat. They're a fixed-length design with more of an emphasis on performance than storage. These are usually a couple of feet in length, making storage on the exterior of the vehicle, like on the roof rack or in the bed of a truck, a better choice than the interior. The design is beneficial in that it's more durable and generally more effective, and the body can double as a shovel to help dig down into the snow for effective placement.

## Snow Traction Mat Pricing

As with anything, the level of quality, basic design, special features, and the name attached to traction mats will largely determine how much you pay. As for hard numbers, they can run you anywhere from $20 to well over $100. It's a good idea to stick to the higher end of that price range because you really do want a set of snow traction mats to perform when you need them to.

## FAQs

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## Author
Hank is a former Commerce Editor at The Drive.

### Author social links  
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