Depending on where you reside in the United States, winter driving can be exceptionally difficult, with traction concerns over snow-packed and icy streets. In fact, more than 70% of the country's ...

Vehicles drive through snow in downtown Lexington,Ky., on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Q: I saw an ad online for something called snow socks. Supposedly they work just as good as tire chains. But even if ...

Question: The Washington State Patrol lists “alternative traction devices” that are approved for use when “Chains Required” signs are posted. However, the Washington Administrative Code states that ...

Snow socks are snuggly and warm for your rig, unlike the rusty, old chains you keep in your trunk or gear bag. AutoSock claims to be the inventor of the snow sock fabric traction devices that easily ...

In this video, we explore the use of Easy Socks for tire chain needs, specifically on a little wrecker that requires ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vehicles drive through snow in downtown Lexington,Ky., on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Ryan C. Hermens/rhermens@herald-leader.com) Q: I ...

Question: The Washington State Patrol lists “alternative traction devices” that are approved for use when “Chains Required” signs are posted. However, the Washington Administrative Code states that ...

Q: I saw an ad online for something called snow socks. Supposedly they work just as good as tire chains. But even if they do, are they approved if I’m driving over the pass and the sign says, “chains ...