While winter tires are a more permanent solution for season-long use, tire chains are a solid option in a pinch—like for short trips to the mountains or places that occasionally experience snowy ...

While winter tires are a season-long solution for some drivers and vehicles, others who only need traction for, say, a weekend ski trip or wintertime drive can rely on chains for a temporary remedy.

But it's not just civilian vehicles that need tire chains. If you live where it reaches freezing temperatures, you've likely noticed some chains hanging from a fire truck or ambulance's undercarriage.

Winter weather poses unique challenges for cars, trucks, and SUVs ... drivers may choose between winter tires, studded winter tires, and tire chains (or cables). Unfortunatley, the multiple ...