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 ...

In many areas nationwide, winter weather turns roads icy and treacherous for long stretches of the year. You can get special snow tires to help your vehicle handle better in the snow, but even those ...

Key Takeaways: We picked Peerless Auto-Trac as our Best Overall tire chains because of the easy, video-aided installation and improved traction. The König XG-12 offer robust materials and also an ...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Holiday travel plans over mountain passes often include the mandatory use of tire chains, a requirement that frequently catches unprepared drivers off guard. As a winter storm ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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 ...

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 ...

The steady improvement in tire technology has led to snow tires that will help you get through just about any winter conditions. However, for the worst snowy conditions, especially when there is lots ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Colorado drivers soon will be able to hire people to install tire chains on their cars or commercial trucks before crossing mountain passes in winter weather ...