The Need For Tire Chains
Elizabeth Morgan
Whether you are driving in snow, mud, rain, or ice,
tire chains are a great way to give your vehicle added
traction, providing extra safety for the most important
cargo you have - yourself, your kids, and other passengers.
Before shopping for tire chains, make sure it is legal
to use them in your state. Once you have determined
which chains will get you to safety and which ones will
get you a ticket, drivers should then consult their
owner's manual to determine which types of chains can
be used on their vehicle. The shopper should also consider
how he plans to use the chains (in mud or snow, et cetera).
Drivers have many options to choose from. Some of the
basic designs include cable tire chains, diamond tire
chains, ladder tire chains, and V-Bar tire chains. Cable
tire chains are lightweight, economical and great for
vehicles with limited fender clearance. However, they
are not really designed for heavy duty use on 4x4s.
Diamond tire chains, which have cross chains that run
over the tread at intersecting angles, are better for
heavy duty use because some part of the chain is always
in between the tire and the road. Ladder tire chains,
in contrast, allow small spaces between the cross bars
where the tire contacts to the road. Nevertheless, the
ladder chain is still the most frequently used, probably
due to the fact that it is lighter and less expensive.
When purchasing tire chains, drivers should make sure
to pre-fit them before actual use to make sure that
they are properly sized. Drivers should practice attaching
the chains to the wheels several times, as it can often
be difficult to do - especially if you try the first
time along an ice-covered road. When installing the
tire chains, apply them as tightly as possible by hand
for maximum chain life. Drivers should not deflate tires
to install the chains; tires should always be at normal
inflation. After installing the chains according to
the manufacturer's directions, drivers should drive
approximately one quarter of a mile, stop, and retighten
the chains. Another important thing to remember when
driving with tire chains is to watch your speed. Although
each manufacturer will have a somewhat different recommendation,
the general rule of thumb is not to exceed 30 miles
per hour. When driving, accelerate and decelerate slowly
to avoid spinning or locking of the wheels, and avoid
hitting curbs with tire chains.
The wide array of tire chains allows drivers of all
kinds of vehicles to protect themselves against dangerous
driving conditions. While tire chains are meant to offer
more protection by providing better traction, drivers
must make sure to follow all directions carefully in
order to prevent the chains from becoming a hazard instead
of a help.
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snow, tractor, truck, ATV, skidder, and snow blower
tire chains, as well as tire chain rentals. Tire Chains
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