8 x 4 in. Plastic Wheel Chock - $ 4.99 (Reg. $7.99)

Great price

For those not aware, these are meant for trailers and not cars.

TrevorK wrote: ↑ For those not aware, these are meant for trailers and not cars.

Genuinely curious, why can't these be used for cars? Because it's plastic?

Drasco wrote: ↑ Genuinely curious, why can't these be used for cars? Because it's plastic?

In the description of the product, it says:

Prevent your trailer from rolling away during storage with this wheel chock. It features plastic construction and a bright yellow colour.

I assume it's a weight issue. Trailers are usually much lighter than cars. In the specs table, these wheel chokes are rated for 2,200lb. Even a Honda fit exceeds that weight (2600 lb). Only tiny cars like Smart car is within that number (1600 lb)

AlicW93740 wrote: ↑ these wheel chokes are rated for 2,200lb. Even a Honda fit exceeds that weight (2600 lb). Only tiny cars like Smart car is within that number (1600 lb)

The rating is for one chock. Chocking two wheels would be sufficient.
That being said, plastic chocks rarely have sufficient friction to stay in place. You're better off putting a brick behind the wheel.

Darn, I bought these last year for oil changes using their ramp.
I hope i won't die

We hope so too.

I assumed the issue was friction, the heavy rubber ones would make me feel safer.

Drasco wrote: ↑ Genuinely curious, why can't these be used for cars? Because it's plastic?

The gross vehicle weight is 2200lbs, which won't work for a vehicle. The description also indicates it is for a trailer.

When you look at other wheel chocks on Princess Auto, there are examples where they indicate it is for a vehicle, as well as providing a higher gross vehicle weight. I would just wait for one of those to come on sale (they do all the time).

The rubber pair that Princess Auto sells are quite nice (and sturdy) and go on sale occasionally.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/2-pc-8- ... 0008095879

I use them during wheel changes and the rest of the time they just sit on the ground in my garage at just the right distance for the door to close behind me.

What's the difference with these?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/2-pk-17 ... 0009026485

I just finished using 1 of those when I took off my studded winter tire's. Worked great, and the price was right

Xander_604 wrote: ↑ What's the difference with these?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/2-pk-17 ... 0009026485

There is no weight rating associated with them. You would want to make sure that you are using wheel chocks that are rated for your vehicle's weight. The description of the ones you provided only use the word "trailer" so I would worry they are not heavy duty enough for a vehicle given that and no gross vehicle weight being supplied.

TrevorK wrote: ↑ There is no weight rating associated with them. You would want to make sure that you are using wheel chocks that are rated for your vehicle's weight. The description of the ones you provided only use the word "trailer" so I would worry they are not heavy duty enough for a vehicle given that and no gross vehicle weight being supplied.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/8-x-4-i ... 0008915175

Is it good for car? I think it has rating 11000lb, but not sure.

joe9045 wrote: ↑ https://www.princessauto.com/en/8-x-4-i ... 0008915175

Is it good for car? I think it has rating 11000lb, but not sure.

This would be a much better choice.

I prefer rubber as it grips much better. Something like this would be decent: https://www.princessauto.com/en/8-x-5-i ... 0008835290

But what you posted would be fine as well. The rubber wheel chocks is just my preference.

Picked up a couple tonight. Have a few uses for them. Have heavier rubber for cars etc.

Skadefryd wrote: ↑ The rubber pair that Princess Auto sells are quite nice (and sturdy) and go on sale occasionally.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/2-pc-8- ... 0008095879

I use them during wheel changes and the rest of the time they just sit on the ground in my garage at just the right distance for the door to close behind me.

These are also the ones that I use. I would not trust anything hard plastic like those the OP listed on much of a slope at all. The ones that Skadefryd posted have a good design for gripping on the ground once weight from the wheels is applied onto them. In fact I have a dual axle travel trailer and I have two pairs of these, one chock in front of each of the 4 wheels due to my trailer being parked on our driveway that has a significant slope. One can never be too careful.

hard plastic has more chance to slip away, especially one designed like this. rubber is best, 30$ per chuck at PA. you chuck both sides of one wheel on top of using two jack stands.

buy rubber, not plastic as it has no grip on concrete, etc..

don't be cheap on this stuff... same with jack stands.

jon604 wrote: ↑ Darn, I bought these last year for oil changes using their ramp.
I hope i won't die

get the rubber ones when on sale.