Tire chains were first introduced in 1904, when drivers of early automobiles were forced to fight snow and ice with narrow, slick tires. Back then, chains were the only viable option, but the old ...

All-Wheel Drive systems help your car grip the road, but have their limitations. In extreme winter weather, do you need snow tires or chains for your AWD car?

With this guide, we provide recommendations for snow chain alternatives based on industry sources and reviews from real buyers like you. AUTOSOCK AUTOSOCK 697 Size-697 Tire Chain Alternative $106 ...

Find the right-sized snow chains for your tires and install them with confidence by following these simple steps. Skip to Main Content. View our Bluesky Page (Opens in a new tab) ...

Low snow is expected to hit this week and that means you might need to install snow chains on your car in the coming days. KCRA 3 traffic anchor Brian Hickey demonstrated how to install the chains ...

The König XG-12 Pro 255 snow chains are the best we tested—and the second most expensive. They have a special chain-pattern design with welded double-traction plates for maximum grip.

Some roads become chain controlled in the winter, especially after a weather event that can cause ice or snow. This means that chains are required to drive on those roads. In that case, having a ...

How do I install snow chains on my tires? If signs indicate that tire chains are required, the Caltrans website states you must stop and put on chains as soon as it is safe to do so.

On hard-packed snow, socks can offer performance that compares to snow chains. And like chains, socks are speed limited to about 30 mph. On ice, ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek traffic police were warning drivers in areas with ice and snow to use snow chains, after long traffic jams were reported near some ski resorts because of cars ...