Recovery & Tow Straps

What you will find here

This section lists 38 recovery & tow straps across 1 sub-categories (Tow & Recovery Straps, Slings, Shackles). Prices currently range from $1.99 to $446.19 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use recovery & tow straps for car haulers, rollbacks and wreckers, securing vehicles by the tires or axles and roadside towing and vehicle recovery. Secure vehicles at four points and strap the tires or axles, not body panels, so the suspension can move without loosening the tie-down.

How to choose recovery & tow straps

Choose a recovery strap rated well above the stuck vehicle’s weight. Recovery straps stretch to absorb energy; tow straps do not.

Working load limits in this section run from 3,000 lbs to 11,000 lbs. Use the working load limit — never the breaking strength — when you plan a load.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Strap tires, not bodywork. Wheel nets and tire straps keep tension as the suspension moves.
2. Choose fittings for your deck. Flat hooks, snap hooks, J-hooks and e-track ends suit different anchor points.
3. Use the right strap for recovery. Recovery straps stretch to absorb energy; tow straps do not.

Materials compared

• Polyester (6 products) — Polyester webbing has low stretch, holds tension well and resists UV and moisture — the standard for tie-down and lifting straps.
• Synthetic Nylon (1 product) — Nylon stretches more than polyester, which helps absorb shock loads (useful in recovery straps) but means it can lose tension on a secured load.

Specifications to compare

• End fitting — the hardware at the end of the strap or chain. Match it to your anchor points — flat hooks for flatbed rub rails, wire or snap hooks for D-rings, grab hooks for chain, E-track fittings for E-track.
• Working load limit (WLL) — the maximum load the item is rated to carry in normal service. For cargo securement, the WLLs of all tie-downs on a load must add up to at least half the cargo weight (FMCSA 49 CFR 393.106).
• Surface finish — the coating that protects the metal. Galvanized and zinc finishes resist rust; powder coat adds a tough painted layer.
• Breaking strength — the force at which the item fails in testing. It is not a working rating — always plan with the WLL, which is set well below breaking strength.
• Capacity — the rated load for this item in the use it is designed for.

Before you buy

• Confirm the size or option matches your equipment.
• Check the rated capacity against your heaviest load.
• Compare the full option table above before clicking through.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 15 products under $25; 16 products $25 to $100; 7 products $100 to $500. 38 of 38 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Attach only to rated recovery points — never to tow balls.
• Keep bystanders well clear during a recovery pull.
• Use a strap dampener and retire damaged straps.

Brands in this section

Mytee (1).

Reading the option tables

Every product page in this section has a full table of options. Each row is one size, length, fitting or pack quantity you can order, with its own US dollar price and stock status. Use the table to compare prices across sizes before you click through — the cheapest listing price is often for the smallest size or single pack, so check the row that matches what you actually need.

Products to compare

• Anchor Shackle Forged Carbon Steel & Alloy Screw Pin — from $1.99
• Twisted Eye & Eye Sling 2-Ply — from $7.49
• CM Super Strong Anchor Shackle Orange Powder Coated — from $10.99
• 2″ Hitch Receiver w/ 3/4″ D-Ring Shackle — from $22.59
• Round Sling w/ Hook Combo, Available in Different Length & Colours — from $49.99
• Off-Road Recovery Kit – 1 Pc. 2 In. Hitch Shackle Receiver with Lock Pin, 1 Pc. 3/4 In. Bolt-Type Anchor Shackle, 1 Pc. 2 In. x 20 Ft. Recovery Strap — from $60.49
• 7/8″ x 20′ Kinetic Energy Recovery Rope With Velcro Straps & Tote Bag – 28,600 lbs B/S — from $67.99; Capacity: 28,600 lbs
• Off-Road Recovery Kit – 1 Pc. 10 Ton Recovery Winch Snatch Block, 2 Pcs. 3/4 In. Anchor Shackles And 1 Pc. 4 In. x 20 Ft Recovery Strap — from $73.49

Buying through Global Cargo Control

We are a catalogue and buying guide. Each product links to the retailer that sells and ships it; you choose your exact option and check out on their site. Prices are checked weekly, and the price at the retailer’s checkout is final.