Tire Chains R Us

We don't usually think about tire chains until the icy winter weather starts, and so it’s easy to wonder why they are even necessary. There are, however, several compelling reasons why you should invest in a set of snow chains sooner rather than later:

• Laws: During inclement weather some roads in the US are restricted only to traffic that has chains on their tires. Some states have laws requiring truckers to carry chains at specific times of the year, especially in areas where the roads pass through certain high altitudes. Do you know your state's chain laws? Our tire chain laws page has basic state law information.
• Safety: Each year, on average, over half a million traffic accidents in the US are caused by snow, ice and/or sleet, resulting in 146,000 injuries and almost 2000 fatalities. (source: https://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov ) It is better to be safe than sorry and end up a statistic because you are 'not traveling far', or 'the weather isn’t that bad'.
• Productivity: Life has to continue even when it snows. Do you need chains in order to get to work? Do you need chains in order to actually do your work? Whether it’s simply clearing your driveway to get to work on time, or hauling a major load cross-country, putting chains on tires will help you get the job done.

You can determine which size of tire chains or snow chains you need by looking at the sidewall of your tire. Every tire, no matter the vehicle, should be marked with the height, width, and diameter.

For example: 155/80R12

• 155 = The height of the tire when mounted and inflated
• 70 = The over width of the tire when mounted and inflated
• An "R" denotes that the tire is a radial
• 15 = The diameter of the wheel the tire is to be mounted to

We offer instructional videos and guides to help you install your snow chains. Visit our "How to Install" page for more information. We also offer over the phone assistance with anything, including help with the installation process. Please don't hesitate to call us at 1-866-437-5883.