Unlike tow straps where you would let all the slack out before pulling, recovery straps contain much more "give" allowing the driver to get a running start. This is much more effective in a recovery situation for a couple of reasons. The first is that the vehicle doing the pulling can get momentum as well as traction.

A tie down strap (also known as a ratchet strap, a lashing strap or a tie down) is a fastener used to hold down cargo or equipment during transport.

It depends on the type of strap. Some can hold up to 7,500 pounds, while others can only manage 3,000 pounds. Again, this will depend on the weight capacity of the strap, as it needs to be three times the weight of your car. What is the difference between a tow strap and a recovery strap?

Typically, tow straps have metal hooks on each end. Tow straps should not be used in the recovery of stuck vehicles simply because they are less stretchy and can more easily break under the pressure a recovery entails.