Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Tractor Tire Chains
Tire Chains Required.com is pleased to add American Chain tractor tire chains to their extensive offering. Made in a diamond design that stays up on top of the tread, this 1/2" material tire chain performs like no other. These chains are for off road use only. Large 1/2" U Link Studs penetrate ice and snow to give you the traction you require. This made in the USA tire chain requires 4 inches of clearance between your tire and fender so please measure before ordering. Free Delivery on every American Chain purchase.
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
ATV Tire Chains
The best selection of ATV tire chains I have found on the Internet is at Tirechainsrequired.com. Four different options are available.
Super Stud diamond pattern is the most radical tire chain for ATV's I have ever seen. The diamond pattern design stays up on top of the tread for superior traction and the studs dig in to any off road surface you may encounter.
The A/T design also has the diamond pattern but with square links instead of studs. A more affordable option for those desiring a diamond pattern.
Their V-Bar option is offered in 4 link and 2 link spacing. The 2 link spacing provides twice as many cross chains for superior traction at an economical price.
Super Stud diamond pattern is the most radical tire chain for ATV's I have ever seen. The diamond pattern design stays up on top of the tread for superior traction and the studs dig in to any off road surface you may encounter.
The A/T design also has the diamond pattern but with square links instead of studs. A more affordable option for those desiring a diamond pattern.
Their V-Bar option is offered in 4 link and 2 link spacing. The 2 link spacing provides twice as many cross chains for superior traction at an economical price.
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Monday, November 19, 2007
Utah Tire Chain Regulations
41-6a-1636. Tires which are prohibited -- Regulatory powers of state transportation department -- Winter use of studs -- Special permits -- Tread depth.
(1) A solid rubber tire on a vehicle shall have rubber on its entire traction surface at least one inch thick above the edge of the flange of the entire periphery.
(2) A person may not operate or move on a highway a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer having a metal tire in contact with the roadway.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not have a tire on a vehicle that is moved on a highway that has on the tire's periphery a block, stud, flange, cleat, or spike or any other protuberances of any material other than rubber which projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire.
(4) In accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Department of Transportation may make rules to permit the use of tires on a vehicle having protuberances other than rubber, if the department concludes that protuberances do not:
(a) damage the highway significantly; or
(b) constitute a hazard to life, health, or property.
(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a person may use:
(a) a tire with protuberances consisting of tungsten carbide studs on a vehicle if the studs:
(i) are only used during the winter periods of October fifteenth through December thirty-first and January first through March thirty-first of each year;
(ii) do not project beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire more than .050 inches; and
(iii) are not used on a vehicle with a maximum gross weight in excess of 9,000 pounds unless the vehicle is an emergency vehicle or school bus;
(b) farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway; and
(c) tire chains of reasonable proportions on a vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.
(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a highway authority, for a highway under its jurisdiction, may issue special permits authorizing the operation on a highway of:
(a) farm tractors;
(b) other farm machinery; or
(c) traction engines or tractors having movable tracks with transverse corrugations on the periphery of the movable tracks.
(7) (a) A person may not operate a vehicle if one or more of the tires in use on the vehicle:
(i) is in an unsafe operating condition; or
(ii) has a tread depth less than 2/32 inch measured in any two adjacent tread grooves at three equally spaced intervals around the circumference of the tire.
(b) The measurement under Subsection (7)(a) may not be made at the location of any tread wear indicator, tie bar, hump, or fillet.
(8) A person in the business of selling tires may not sell or offer for sale for highway use any tire prohibited for use under Subsection (7).
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
For more information see Full Copy of Text here
(1) A solid rubber tire on a vehicle shall have rubber on its entire traction surface at least one inch thick above the edge of the flange of the entire periphery.
(2) A person may not operate or move on a highway a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer having a metal tire in contact with the roadway.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not have a tire on a vehicle that is moved on a highway that has on the tire's periphery a block, stud, flange, cleat, or spike or any other protuberances of any material other than rubber which projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire.
(4) In accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Department of Transportation may make rules to permit the use of tires on a vehicle having protuberances other than rubber, if the department concludes that protuberances do not:
(a) damage the highway significantly; or
(b) constitute a hazard to life, health, or property.
(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a person may use:
(a) a tire with protuberances consisting of tungsten carbide studs on a vehicle if the studs:
(i) are only used during the winter periods of October fifteenth through December thirty-first and January first through March thirty-first of each year;
(ii) do not project beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire more than .050 inches; and
(iii) are not used on a vehicle with a maximum gross weight in excess of 9,000 pounds unless the vehicle is an emergency vehicle or school bus;
(b) farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway; and
(c) tire chains of reasonable proportions on a vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.
(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a highway authority, for a highway under its jurisdiction, may issue special permits authorizing the operation on a highway of:
(a) farm tractors;
(b) other farm machinery; or
(c) traction engines or tractors having movable tracks with transverse corrugations on the periphery of the movable tracks.
(7) (a) A person may not operate a vehicle if one or more of the tires in use on the vehicle:
(i) is in an unsafe operating condition; or
(ii) has a tread depth less than 2/32 inch measured in any two adjacent tread grooves at three equally spaced intervals around the circumference of the tire.
(b) The measurement under Subsection (7)(a) may not be made at the location of any tread wear indicator, tie bar, hump, or fillet.
(8) A person in the business of selling tires may not sell or offer for sale for highway use any tire prohibited for use under Subsection (7).
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
For more information see Full Copy of Text here
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
Washington Chain Regulations
The Washington State tire chain laws are specific and complicated. The numbers of tire chains truckers are required to carry depend on the number of drive axles. WADOT suggests giving Motor Carrier Services a call at 360-705-7987 about their chain up requirements. Trucks must carry tire chains from Nov. 1 to Apr.1 on certain routes.
Find further Washington State Chain Information at the official website at
www.wsdot.wa.gov
Find further Washington State Chain Information at the official website at
www.wsdot.wa.gov
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Monday, November 12, 2007
Tire Chain Standards
When selecting tire chains for your vehicle, make sure to check if the retailer is selling tire chains that meet N.A.C.M. (National Association of Chain Manufacturer)standards. This is a written standard by which chains are made to unsure the chains are of high quality. You can find a written copy of the current N.A.C.M. standard at www.nacm.info
You can also find tire chains that meet or exceed the N.A.C.M. standard at www.tirechainsrequired.com
Friday, November 9, 2007
Tire Chain Classifications
Tire Chain Classification and Use
Definition of SAE classification
SAE class S:
Regular, non-reinforced passenger tire chains and cables for vehicles with restricted wheel well clearances.
SAE class U:
Regular, non-reinforced and lug-reinforced passenger tire chains for vehicles with regular, non-restricted wheel well clearances.
SAE class W:
Passenger tire chains that use light truck components, as well as some light truck chains.
Find the right tire chains or snow chains for your application at
They are the Traction Specialists.
Definition of SAE classification
SAE class S:
Regular, non-reinforced passenger tire chains and cables for vehicles with restricted wheel well clearances.
SAE class U:
Regular, non-reinforced and lug-reinforced passenger tire chains for vehicles with regular, non-restricted wheel well clearances.
SAE class W:
Passenger tire chains that use light truck components, as well as some light truck chains.
Find the right tire chains or snow chains for your application at
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They are the Traction Specialists.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
General Tire Chain Rules
• Consult your owner's manual to see if tire chains can be used on your vehicle.
• Make sure chains are properly sized for your tire. Proper fit is very important.
• Install as tightly as possible by hand for maximum chain life and performance.
• Pull completely off the road and out of the way of traffic before installing, servicing, or removing tire chains.
• Do not deflate tires to install tire chains. (Tires should be normal inflation.)
• Drive approximately 1/4 mile. Stop and retighten chains. Extra links (depending on chain style) may be cut off or zip tied.
• Do not exceed 30 miles per hour. Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Avoid spinning or locking of wheels.
• If chains should fail, stop immediately and repair or remove. Do not drive with a broken tire chain.
• Avoid hitting curbs with tire chains.
• Tire chains are not designed for towing.
The dimensions of tires may vary between manufacturers and tread design profiles. We recommend that you pre-fit your chains prior to use. These tire chains may be designed to fit the largest tire profile within the tire size designation. Pre-fitting the chains will ensure that the chains will fit the tire when you are ready to use them.
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• Make sure chains are properly sized for your tire. Proper fit is very important.
• Install as tightly as possible by hand for maximum chain life and performance.
• Pull completely off the road and out of the way of traffic before installing, servicing, or removing tire chains.
• Do not deflate tires to install tire chains. (Tires should be normal inflation.)
• Drive approximately 1/4 mile. Stop and retighten chains. Extra links (depending on chain style) may be cut off or zip tied.
• Do not exceed 30 miles per hour. Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Avoid spinning or locking of wheels.
• If chains should fail, stop immediately and repair or remove. Do not drive with a broken tire chain.
• Avoid hitting curbs with tire chains.
• Tire chains are not designed for towing.
The dimensions of tires may vary between manufacturers and tread design profiles. We recommend that you pre-fit your chains prior to use. These tire chains may be designed to fit the largest tire profile within the tire size designation. Pre-fitting the chains will ensure that the chains will fit the tire when you are ready to use them.
View Many Chain Options at
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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Making Tire Chains Fit.
.Tire Chains Required offers many tire chain models to fit a wide range of tire sizes. There are, however, instances in which the tire chain best suited for your tire will need to be modified for best fit. This modification simply involves removing the excess links of chain. Prefitting your tire chains is highly recommended to ensure a proper fit before they become necessary.
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Extending the Life of your Tire Chains
For best wear, tire chains should be fitted prior to use and extra chain links removed or tied back. Avoid twists or kinks in the chains and place cross chain hooks with open ends away from the tire surface. Once chains are tightened by hand, roll forward and remove any slack. Do not exceed 30 MPH while using tire chains. For complete installation instructions,
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Friday, October 26, 2007
Oregon Regulations
ORS § 815.045 (2003) 815.045. Rules for the use of traction tires and chains; signs. (1) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall adopt rules necessary to carry out ORS 815.140. The rules adopted by the commission: (b) Shall define types of vehicle traction tires or chains that may be used under various road conditions. The commission rules under this paragraph shall comply with the following: (D) Chains shall be defined to include link chains, cable chains or any other device that attaches to the wheel, vehicle or outside of the tire and that augments the traction of a vehicle.
Find out more information at the Official Website
Find out more information at the Official Website
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California Regulations and Info
Types of Chain Controls:
During the winter months, motorists may encounter traction chain controls in the mountain areas within California. When chain controls are established, signs will be posted along the road indicating the type of requirement. There are three requirements in California.
Requirement One (R1): Chains, traction devices or snow tires are required on the drive axle of all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles.
Requirement Two (R2): Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.
(NOTE: Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.)
Requirement Three (R3): Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles, no exceptions.
Find out more information at the official website
During the winter months, motorists may encounter traction chain controls in the mountain areas within California. When chain controls are established, signs will be posted along the road indicating the type of requirement. There are three requirements in California.
Requirement One (R1): Chains, traction devices or snow tires are required on the drive axle of all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles.
Requirement Two (R2): Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.
(NOTE: Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.)
Requirement Three (R3): Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles, no exceptions.
Find out more information at the official website
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Montana Regulations
If the department of transportation determines at any time that dangerous or unsafe conditions on a highway require particular tires, tire chains, or traction equipment for vehicles in addition to or beyond the ordinary pneumatic rubber tires, the department may establish the following recommendations or requirements with respect to the use of the equipment for all vehicles using the highway:
1. chains or other approved traction devices recommended for driver wheels;
2. chains or other approved traction devices required for driver wheels; or
3. chains required for driver wheels
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1. chains or other approved traction devices recommended for driver wheels;
2. chains or other approved traction devices required for driver wheels; or
3. chains required for driver wheels
Find out more information HERE
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Colorado Chain Regulations - NEW
Colorado chain law applies to every state highway, federal highway and interstate throughout the state. When the chain law is in effect, drivers will see signs along the roadway indicating which vehicles should chain-up. In some areas of the state, lighted variable message signs will also alert drivers of the chain-up information.
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Metal chains must consist of two circular metal loops, one on each side of the tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tread. Commercial vehicles having four or more drive wheels must chain four wheels. Dual tire chains are acceptable.
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Metal chains must consist of two circular metal loops, one on each side of the tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tread. Commercial vehicles having four or more drive wheels must chain four wheels. Dual tire chains are acceptable.
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