"Short memories.I bought a very similar screw driver new about 30 years ago . It was also, I think made in England and had a resin type handle and the same mechanics . "

"These were called cheater chains in my day. (mid-century) The strap was joined by 2 short length of chain and worked in the same fashion as the rubber ones you featured but on sheer ice you could drive on them at low to medium speeds and not skid. They are probably still available somewhere."