| During the winters, drivers should take extra caution | | | | most economical choice; they are lightweight and often |
| when driving. Snow and ice can spell trouble, especially | | | | have galvanized steel rollers for increased traction on |
| for those drivers who do not have experience driving | | | | vehicles with limited fender clearance. Twist link chains |
| in those conditions, or those who fail to prepare. One | | | | are another economical choice for vehicles with |
| of the most important aspects of winter car | | | | minimal clearance. Highway chains are usually all-steel |
| preparation is tire care. Snow tire chains provide one | | | | with a twist link design also, but these chains are |
| option for drivers who find themselves in slick | | | | designed for vehicles with non-restricted wheel well |
| conditions.The first rule of tire chains is to make sure | | | | clearance, and the heavier chains provide added |
| they can actually be used on your vehicle. That means | | | | durability and traction. Sno Grip chains are an excellent |
| dragging out the old owner's manual. After ensuring | | | | option for winter weather - they provide superior |
| that tire chains are safe for your car, truck, of SUV, | | | | traction and a smooth ride, and the square link design |
| check with local law enforcement officers to make | | | | allows for better standing, stopping, and cornering than |
| sure that chains are legal in your state. When shopping | | | | any other conventional ladder design. Road King chains |
| for snow tire chains, make sure that they fit the tires | | | | offer a square link design, with a Y pattern chain. This |
| before actual use. Tire chains should be pre-fit long | | | | offers drivers a comfortable, yet aggressive drive, with |
| before going out into the snow. Drivers should carefully | | | | less vibration and noise. Finally, V-Bar snow tire chains |
| follow the directions of installing their tire chains, which | | | | provide aggressive traction for snow removal and |
| should be applied as tightly as possible by hand. When | | | | emergency vehicles, but they should not be used on |
| installing the chains, tires should be at normal inflation - | | | | vehicles with restricted wheel well |
| no deflating the tires for an easier application process! | | | | clearance.Regardless of the brand or style of snow |
| After putting the tire chains on all four tires, drive about | | | | tire chains used, winter drivers should make sure that |
| one-quarter of a mile, then stop and retighten. When | | | | the chains are the proper fit and are correctly installed |
| driving with snow tire chains, drivers should not exceed | | | | in order to offer the most protection for the driver and |
| 30 miles per hour.For cars, there are many snow tire | | | | passengers. |
| chain options to choose from. Cable chains are the | | | | |