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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Holiday travel plans over mountain passes often include the mandatory use of tire chains, a requirement ...

SEATTLE — Winter weather is here, and Washington’s mountain passes have started seeing intermittent closures due to spinouts. The Washington State Department of Transportation is urging drivers to ...

Licensed tire chain installers on Interstate 80 and Highway 50 up to the Lake Tahoe region have raised their fee from $30 to $40, the TV station reported, citing Caltrans. The state agency works with ...

This article was produced independently of the Car and Driver editorial team. Often used by motorists who drive heavy vehicles or travel long distances, snow chains wrap around the tires to provide ...