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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Winter is nearly upon us. Temperatures are cold enough for water to crystallize into snow and ice, which can cause havoc with traction. If you live in an area that gets the odd dusting of snow every ...

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 ...

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 ...

Just that quickly, it's almost "snow season" again. Yes, the dog days of summer are coming to an end, and in some areas of the U.S, temperatures already are as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheitduring the ...