... with sewn loops and no hooks. They are nylon, not polypropylene or Dacron or chain. Because the straps are ... They are safer than chains, easier to use, and not nearly as heavy. Specifications I've seen recovery straps come ... to 30,000 lbs. Many will then ask, why not go all the way up to a 6" wide ... less elastic the wider it gets, which means it will not work properly. Typically a 2" or 3" wide recovery ...