RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Holiday travel plans over mountain passes often include the mandatory use of tire chains, a requirement ...

Chain Type Link Chains: Made of interconnected metal links, these are the more conventional option for maximum traction. They tend to grip hard-pack snow and ice effectively, making them ideal for ...

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 ...

With winter weather upon us, depending on where you live, you might need tire chains this season. While chains are sometimes not allowed in cities, on mountain roads and in more rural areas they can ...

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 ...

Ah, winter. The infamous off-season for many motorcyclists. Even if the icy weather doesn't allow for riding, I still find myself hanging out with the bikes in the garage anyway. This usually ends up ...

After an early November meeting between Caltrans and the professional chain installers who work along Interstate 80 in the Sierra, a change is coming to address a concern about unlicensed people ...