Commercial & Semi Truck Tire Chains for Sale

FAQs

I can't find my tire size. What should I do?

If you’re having trouble searching by your tire size, check out this short guide to make sure you’re using the correct numbers. If you’re still having issues, call us at 866-437-5883. Our in-house experts can help you find the right size chains.

Tire chains, tire cables, or tire socks?

This is a question we get often. So often that we’ve made pages dedicated to helping educate about the pros and cons for each of these three types of traction devices.

Here are a few factors that will help determine which are best for you:

How often are you going to use your chains?
What’s your budget?
What are your vehicles clearance requirements?
What are the laws in your state?

Difference between tire chain patterns

It’s important to understand the difference between patterns and how they effect traction.

When you’re purchasing your chains, keep in mind that tire coverage matters a lot. The more the pattern covers your tires, and therefore makes more contact with the ground, the more traction you should expect.

Learn about the pros and cons of the three of the most common tire chain patterns here.

Difference between tire chain link styles

Link styles are the design of the individual chain links that make up the chain. You’ll notice some are more common for certain terrain or vehicle types.

Check out our page on the 4 most common styles and their pros and cons.

What is Cam vs Non-Cam?

Cam is a mechanical device or mechanism that is used to adjust the tension of the chains while they are in use. They allow for quick and easy adjustments to be made to the tension of the chains without requiring the driver to stop and manually make changes.

Non-cam have a hook that lets you hook each side of the chain around the tire.

Who is Tire Chains 'R' Us?

We have been selling tire chains for nearly 30 years, priding ourselves on having the lowest prices, fastest shipping, and best customer service. All our tire chains are packaged and shipped from our warehouse in Iowa. Our goal is to provide everything you need on our website, from information on how to install chains to selling the chains themselves. That way, you’ll spend less time wondering what chains you need or installing your tire chains.

All our truck chains are sold in pairs and in most cases are pre-fitted for your tire size. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact our staff and we would be more than happy to assist you.

Choosing Chains for A Semi Truck

We sell a variety of tire chains, for any type of truck and all types of situations. All of our chains are manufactured according to current NACM specifications. Our chains are made from a variety of quality materials, from hardened carbon to steel alloy.

Please remember that all truck tire chains are designed for slower speeds, not normal highway speeds. It is recommended that you travel no faster than 30-35 mph after your chains are installed. Failure to adhere to this warning could lead to chain failure or damage to your tires and truck.

Commercial & Semi Truck Tire Chains

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