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Snow chains, often called tire chains, are installed around a vehicle’s tires to help achieve maximum traction when driving on slippery surfaces like snow, ice and even mud. They are an ideal tool to ...

An expert explains how to install chains on your tires, plus when and where you're required to use them.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (KTXL) — Snow chains are one of the best ...

Winter is early, or right on time depending on your perception of the season. Either way, powdery water is falling out of the sky, and it’s officially time to start thinking about it and doing some ...

Chain Type Link Chains: Made of interconnected metal links, these are the more conventional option for maximum traction. They tend to grip hard-pack snow and ice effectively, making them ideal for ...

Winter driving has a way of exposing the weak points in even the most capable trucks and SUVs. Snow-packed roads, icy dr ...

Which snow chains should you buy? Road safety is always important, but driving during cold weather brings its own challenges. Snow and ice are hazards standard vehicle tires can’t always overcome on ...

This article was updated in November 2025. For many of us, tire chains are a relic from a bygone era. Even here in snowy Michigan, most of us don't need or use them anymore. However, tire chains are ...

Licensed tire chain installers on Interstate 80 and Highway 50 up to the Lake Tahoe region have raised their fee from $30 to $40, the TV station reported, citing Caltrans. The state agency works with ...