What are snow chains like?

Question

How do you put them on, and what is it like driving on them on snowy, icy, wet and dry roads?

Answer 1

a pain in the azz to put on.

Answer 2

Good quality tire chains are a bit hard to find these days. Years ago the chain segments which crossed the tires had raised ( 5/16) hardened tabs welded to these links 2 and a half inches apart. We installed them by draping them over the tire tread from the top. By moving the car foreword one foot attach the inner and outer chain parallel to the tire with the provided locking link sliders. *IMPORTANT* Do not drive the vehicle over 30 miles per hour. the chains are heavy and if they break do to centrifugal force they will tear your rear fender wells out of your car. If your car is rear wheel driven add 50 - 75 pounds of weight in your trunk. this gives your car more rear weight percentage thus more traction. You should plan to use them on snow covered or ice covered roads only. Wet and dry roads simply wear the chains completely out very quickly rendering them useless. When driving with chains on dry and wet conditions over 30 mph. you risk breaking a cross-link ripping your fender well. If you follow these suggestions your car will go anywhere. Better than these pseudo SUV's on roads these days. They control like a farm tractor with huge tires and large rubber tires with cross bars. You will be totally shocked with your new found ability in traction and control of your vehicle. Good Luck

Answer 3

.Snow chains, or tire chains, they are devices which are affixed to the wheels of vehicles to provide superior traction when driving through snow and ice, much like cleats on your soccer or baseball shoes to help you grip the ground for surer grip. Snow chains are usually attached to the drive wheels of a vehicle (e.g. the front wheels on a front-wheel drive car), though all four wheels may be chained to provide extra stability. Some owner's manuals for AWD cars specify that two specific wheels can be chained, leaving the other two unchained if necessary.
How to put them on...
Step 1: Pull out the chains
Step 2: Lay 'em on the line
Step 3: Drive-up
Step 4: Hook 'em up
Step 5: Clip them down
Step 6: Drive on

Answer 4

Most of the newer chains for tires are very easy to put on. You lay them on the ground in front of your tire and drive on them, or wrap them around your tire and they are held on by elastic cords. They drastically improve your traction in snow, but help only slightly with ice. You won't want to drive on them more than you have to because they make for a bumpy ride. Also with them on your tires you are limited to a top speed of about 30 miles per hour. If you are going to be driving all winter long in the snow it is best to go to a tire shop and have studs intalled in your tires they help alot on ice, and use the chains for deeper snow. Try the website below it should help out.

Answer 5

i own a repair shop,and there only recommended as a last resort to traveling,,there very noisy and will destroy the side of a car if they come lose,yo have to drive real slow with them on,,and don't use them on a dry road,they wear out really fast,,good luck i hope this help,s.,,they come with directions of how to put them on,,good luck.

Answer 6

why don't you just buy studded snow tires or learn to drive in the snow and ice!

Answer 7

Here's everything you need to know.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_chains