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An expert explains how to install chains on your tires, plus when and where you're required to use them.

Interstate 80 chain installer Chris Lotito has been installing tire chains for over three decades.With low snow levels expected throughout the weekend, he said drivers are bound to install their ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (KTXL) — Snow chains are one of the best ...

Snow chains, often called tire chains, are installed around a vehicle’s tires to help achieve maximum traction when driving on slippery surfaces like snow, ice and even mud. They are an ideal tool to ...

Licensed tire chain installers on Interstate 80 and Highway 50 up to the Lake Tahoe region have raised their fee from $30 to $40, the TV station reported, citing Caltrans. The state agency works with ...

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 story was updated in December 2022 with new products and info. Winter storms seem to be getting more and more fierce—and more and more frequent. As winter time ramps up, it's important to be ...

Depending on where you reside in the United States, winter driving can be exceptionally difficult, with traction concerns over snow-packed and icy streets. In fact, more than 70% of the country's ...