Provides excellent lateral stablity since the cross chains run the center of the tire and diagonally side to side. European Diamond Style lawn tractor and snow blower Tire Chains are much smoother running since the pattern is consistent so the tractor will not bounce as much since you are not on/off cross chains like traditional ladder style tire chains. European Diamond Style Garden Tire Chains have an integrated tensioner. No need for the optional tire spring garden tractor tire chains tensioner. Diamond Style Tire Chains usually do not require customization by removing cross chains for proper fit. European Style Tire Chains are the chain of choice for Europe. Traditional ladder Style Tire Chains are not desirable in Europe since they do not provide the fit or traction the the Diamond Style Tire Chains provide.