Traction Board System
Traction Board System
Born from collaboration with Dustin Smith (@calrunr), this purpose-built tie-down system is the ultimate budget-friendly solution for securing traction boards to your rear-mounted spare tire. Designed for easy access and rock-solid hold, this one-size-fits-most set adapts to a variety of wheel and tire setups—whether you’re doubling up on smaller spokes or looping through larger ones for the perfect buckle placement.
With a sewn loop for added security, there’s zero chance of your strap coming undone when the road gets rough. Need quick access? These Rollercam®-equipped straps let you attach and detach your traction boards in seconds—because when you’re stuck, every moment counts.
Kit Includes:
- Two (2) Free End 31" Straps
- Two (2) Buckle End 22” Straps
- Velcro loop to neatly secure excess strap length
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Overview
The Rollercam Traction Board Tie-Down System secures traction boards to a rear-mounted spare tire with four cam-buckle straps and no hardware to install. It mounts by looping through the wheel spokes, so it fits most wheel and tire setups out of the box.
Key features
- Four-strap kit: two 31-inch free-end straps, two 22-inch buckle-end straps, all 1-inch webbing
- 350 lb working load limit per strap, built to a 3:1 safety factor
- Rollercam buckle: tighten and re-tension by hand, release with a one-hand thumb press, cannot be over-tightened
- Sewn loop end keeps the strap captured on the spoke even with the cam released
- High-tenacity polypropylene webbing, triple bar-tack stitched with T-135 polyester thread
- Corrosion-resistant Zamak buckle body, marine-grade brass roller, stainless steel shaft and springs
Use cases
Keeps traction boards locked to the spare for quick trailhead access without bolting on a dedicated mount. The same cam straps double as general-purpose tie-downs for a jerry can, cooler, or folding table when the boards are off the truck.
- Kit contents: 2x 31-inch free-end straps, 2x 22-inch buckle-end straps, 1 velcro keeper
- Strap width: 1 inch
- Webbing: High-tenacity polypropylene
- Working load limit: 350 lb per strap (3:1 safety factor)
- Buckle body: Corrosion-resistant Zamak
- Roller: Marine-grade brass
- Shaft and springs: Stainless steel
- Stitching: Triple bar-tack, T-135 polyester thread
- Mount: Rear-mounted spare tire (loops through wheel spokes)
- Fit: One-size-fits-most wheel and tire setups
- Shipping weight: 284 g
Will these fit my wheels?
The kit is one-size-fits-most. Double-loop the straps around smaller spokes or single-loop the larger ones to place the buckle where you can reach it. That looping trick is how it adapts to different wheel and tire setups.
How much weight will they hold?
Each 1-inch strap carries a 350 lb working load limit and is built to a 3:1 safety factor, so the break point sits well above the rated load.
Will a strap slip loose on a rough trail?
No. The Rollercam buckle holds under tension and vibration without creeping. The sewn loop end is a second layer of safety: even if the cam releases, the strap stays captured on the spoke.
Can I tighten and release them with one hand?
Yes. Pull the strap tight with one hand, and the brass roller does the work of a two-handed yank. To let go, press the thumb release and the cam drops the tension.
Can I re-snug them after driving?
Yes, by hand, any time. The cam re-tensions without tools and cannot be over-cranked the way a ratchet can, so it is safe to keep tugging until the boards sit dead-tight.
How do I keep the buckle from corroding?
The buckle body is corrosion-resistant Zamak, the roller is marine-grade brass, and the shaft and springs are stainless steel. After a salty or muddy run, rinse the webbing and buckle and let them dry.