Tire Chain Rules

Basic Rules for Using All Tire Chains

1. Pre-fit chains prior to actual use. No one wants to be in 8-10" of snow on the side of the road to find that they are un-familiar with the installation of their chains.

2. Consult owner's manual to see if chains can be used on your vehicle.

3. Make sure chains are properly sized for your tire.

4. Follow directions for installing tire chains. Apply as tightly as possible by hand for maximum chain life.

5. Be sure to pull off-highway to safe place before installing, servicing, or removing tire chains.

6. Do not deflate tires to install tire chains.

7. Drive approximately 1/4 mile. Stop and retighten. Extra links (depending on chain style) may be cut off, or preferably, retained on the fastener arm. Keep chains tight to snug throughout the operation.

8. Do not exceed 30 miles per hour. Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Avoid spinning or locking of wheels.

9. If a cross-chain should fail, stop immediately. Repair or remove. Do not drive with a damaged chain. You could cause damage to your tire or vehicle.

10. Avoid hitting curbs with tire chains.

11. Tire chains are not designed for towing.

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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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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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