Interstate 80 chain installer Chris Lotito has been installing tire chains for over three decades.With low snow levels expected throughout the weekend, he said drivers are bound to install their ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Winter delivers the kind of harsh weather that can make driving dangerous. Slapping a set of winter tires ...

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 ...

You’re heading up to the mountains for the weekend and a storm hits. A sign flashes across the roadway: chains required ahead. Uh-oh. Chain control isn’t ...

When conditions call for extra traction, some drivers swear by traditional tire chains that you have to lay out and line up with the tire. Some insist tire cables are easier to deal with. But more and ...

Winter is nearly upon us. Temperatures are cold enough for water to crystallize into snow and ice, which can cause havoc with traction. If you live in an area that gets the odd dusting of snow every ...

Check out this video on how to install tire chains ...