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 ...

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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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (KTXL) — Snow chains are one of the best ...

You’re heading up to the mountains for the weekend and a storm hits. A sign flashes across the roadway: chains required ahead. Uh-oh. Chain control isn’t ...

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 ...