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 ...

Two-wheel drive passenger vehicles traveling through the high country must carry chains or other tire-traction devices, like snow socks, for two or more drive tires from Sept. 1 through May 31. The ...

A man was seriously injured on Highway 50 near Twin Bridges in El Dorado County while attempting to chain up his vehicle's tires, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CBS Sacramento ...

In some regions, it’s even a legal requirement. For drivers who only need additional traction occasionally, such as for a weekend ski trip or a single wintertime drive, tire chains offer a temporary ...

This article was updated in March 2025 with new products and information. A portable tire inflator is an important tool to add to your vehicle's emergency kit. But, as with many things in the ...

Maybe not, there’s a new safety product aiming to replace snow chains and it’s called the WeissSock. Essentially it’s a cover that slips over a car tire, kind of like the shower caps your au ...