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An apparatus that is used to increase traction between the tires of a vehicle and a slippery surface such as snow, ice, sand or mud. The apparatus is easily fitted transversely across the tire tread and tightened about the tire and tire rim by a take up ratchet.

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1. An apparatus for improving traction of a tire attached to a wheel rim with openings therein, the apparatus comprising: at least one traction-providing portion disposable transversely across at least a portion of the breadth of a tread of the tire; a strap take up ratchet; a holding strap, di

1. An apparatus for improving traction of a tire attached to a wheel rim with openings therein, the apparatus comprising: at least one traction-providing portion disposable transversely across at least a portion of the breadth of a tread of the tire; a strap take up ratchet; a holding strap, disposable through the openings in the wheel rim, and having a first end attached to said traction-providing portion and a second end attached to said take up ratchet, wherein when said take up ratchet is actuated said holding strap is contactable with the wheel rim; a tightening strap having a first end attached to said traction-providing portion and a second end movably passed through said take up ratchet, said take up ratchet engageable with said tightening strap; and a protective strap, attached to said holding strap and having a width greater than the width of said holding strap, for protecting said holding strap against abrasion by the rim. 2. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said protective strap comprises a woven member comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polymers, and Kevlar.RTM. fabric, and further comprising a nylon clip connecting said protective strap to said take up ratchet. 3. A traction apparatus mountable transversely upon a tire attached to a wheel rim, said apparatus comprising: at least one traction-providing portion having a length corresponding approximately to the breadth of the tread and disposable across the tire tread; a lever-actuated strap take up ratchet; a tightening strap having a first end attached to said traction-providing portion and a second end passable through said take up ratchet; a holding strap having a first end attached to said traction-providing portion and a second end attached to said take up ratchet; and a protective strap, attached to said take up ratchet for protecting said holding strap against abrasion from said wheel rim, and comprising woven polyester and a width greater than the width of said holding strap. 4. An apparatus according to claim 3 further comprising a breakable nylon clip for attaching said protective strap to said take up ratchet.