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Snow chains, often called tire chains, are installed around a vehicle’s tires to help achieve maximum traction when driving on slippery surfaces like snow, ice and even mud. They are an ideal tool to ...

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

While many snow chains are made from thick and bulky chain links, the Glacier Chains tire cables ($59-67) are made of relatively thin hardened steel rollers. The resulting low-profile fit is ideal for ...