Question 1

How many Car Tie Down straps should I use?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of four tie-down straps should be used when securing your vehicle. Each of the four straps should be secured around the wheels to keep the car completely stationary when in transit.

Question 2

How often should I retighten my car tie-down straps?

Accepted Answer

Experts recommend that you retighten your straps after several miles of transport. More frequently if you’ve experienced heavy stops or had to swerve out of the way to avoid an accident.

Question 3

Are Car Tie Down Straps able to pull a vehicle as well?

Accepted Answer

Tie-down straps are designed to keep a vehicle in place while it’s on the back of a tow truck bed. To pull or tow a vehicle, it’s recommended that you use a tow strap or a V-bridle with the required end fittings to properly tow a vehicle.

Question 4

Which type of tie-down strap should I use?

Accepted Answer

The best kind of strap to use is one made from polyester webbing. Polyester is a very common material used for straps and even car seat belts. It’s water and mildew resistant and has higher working load limits compared to most nylon straps.

Question 5

What is the best way to strap a car to a trailer?

Accepted Answer

An 8-Point Roll Back Tie Down System is the perfect and ideal tie-down solution for getting a car secured. There are other options available depending on the type of vehicle you have, but an 8-Point Tie Down System is versatile and can be used in many applications.

Question 6

How to securely tie down a car with ratchet straps?

Accepted Answer

To secure your vehicle using car ratchet straps, simply use the ratcheting mechanism to add tension. This will tighten your straps over your wheels, ensuring more security for the car you’re hauling.

Question 7

How to strap down a car on a car hauler?

Accepted Answer

You want to make sure that your car is strapped down to four anchor points on your trailer or truck bed. This will not only evenly distribute the weight of your towed vehicle but also provide optimal protection.

Question 8

How much weight can tow straps hold?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what type of tire strap you’re working with. While some can support up to 7,500 lbs, others can only manage 3,000 lbs. Nonetheless, the weight capacity of your car tie down straps must be at least 3 times the weight of the car or truck you’re transporting.

Weight (Lbs)	0.50
Size	24"
Load Limit	3,333 lbs
Color	Blue
Capacity	10,000 lbs

2" x 24" Axle Strap w/ D-Rings and 12" Protective Sleeve