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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This story was updated in December 2022 with new products and info. Winter storms seem to be getting more and more fierce—and more and more frequent. As winter time ramps up, it's important to be ...