When conditions call for extra traction, some drivers swear by traditional tire chains that you have to lay out and line up with the tire. Some insist tire cables are easier to deal with. But more and ...

Key Takeaways: We picked Peerless Auto-Trac as our Best Overall tire chains because of the easy, video-aided installation and improved traction. The König XG-12 offer robust materials and also an ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Winter delivers the kind of harsh weather that can make driving dangerous. Slapping a set of winter tires ...

If you regularly drive in snow and ice, a set of winter tires is a wise investment and suffices for most situations. But for more treacherous cold weather driving, adding chains to winter tires ...

This article was produced independently of the Car and Driver editorial team. Often used by motorists who drive heavy vehicles or travel long distances, snow chains wrap around the tires to provide ...