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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 ...

In the winter, there are times when most drivers wish they had a bit more traction, particularly when scaling a slippery hill or ascending an icy driveway. Beyond winter tires and all-wheel drive, ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With late winter snow falling across the Portland metro area, many people have been breaking out their tire chains to get around. But for some cars, chains aren’t the best ...

The fabric hoops surround your vehicle’s tires to increase traction on snow and offer the ease of installation ...

YAKIMA, Wash. - The winter driving season might not start until later this month, but today marks the first day that motorists can drive on studded tires. The tires, which have dozens of spikes, ...

Now being marketed by Advanced Traction Systems, this alternative to snow chains is an injection-molded, high-strength and high-durability polyurethane assembly. It offers a smoother ride and longer ...

For many of us, tire chains might seem like a distant myth, something our grandparents might have used back in the day but we've never even seen in action. Even here in snowy Michigan, most of us ...

Vehicles drive through snow in downtown Lexington,Ky., on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Q: I saw an ad online for something called snow socks. Supposedly they work just as good as tire chains. But even if ...