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Worry-Free Winter Driving With Snow Chains
Worry-Free Winter Driving With Snow Chains
See State Chain LawsSafer Driving in the Snow
Anytime you’re driving in the mountains or snowy region of the West, there’s a chance you’ll face snow-covered roads. Snow chains and other traction devices increase the traction between the road and your vehicle. This helps you stay in control and stop faster when needed. With quick-fit chains, cable chains, link-fit chains, and tire socks from Les Schwab, you’ll be ready for anything the weather can throw your way. Best of all, our chains are easy to install with a step-by-step guide.
Easy On, Easy Off
The pros at Les Schwab can help you find the quick-fit chains or other traction devices that are the right fit for your vehicle. When you need those chains, they’ll go on and off with some simple step-by-step directions.
Didn’t Use Them? Return Them in the Spring
Remember, if your quick-fit chains, tire socks, or other traction devices are unused at the end of winter, you can return them to any Les Schwab for a full refund in the spring. Want more tips on winter road safety? See 19 Winter Driving Resources You Can’t Do Without.
How to Install Quick Fit Chains (Our Most Popular Option)
With quick-fit chains from Les Schwab, you’ll be ready for winter driving. These chains are easy to install with our step-by-step guide available in every package of quick-fit chains.
- Place chains onto your tire and connect the cable.
- Connect the red hook
- Check the diamond shape
- Connect the red chain along the bottom
- Using the bungee end of the red chain, pull it through one or both of the red loops and secure it to a gold-side chain opposite the red loops
- Repeat for the second tire
Tire Chain Types
Quick Fit Chains
Our most popular snow chains are easy-to-install, and come in a variety of sizes to fit most passenger vehicles.
Tire Socks
Tire socks are the perfect alternative to chains for low-clearance vehicles. Plus, they’re fast and easy to install.
Cable Chains
If you’re looking for a low-cost, low-clearance option, cable chains can help get you through some rough winter roads.
Volt Cable Chains
Perfect for low-clearance vehicles, volt cable chains are some of the most rugged and dependable chains available.
Heavy-Duty Chains
When you drive a bigger rig, SUV or industrial vehicle, heavy-duty chains are a must. Les Schwab has them in stock.
Our Best Chain Value Promise
Every new set of tire chains comes with a full warranty provided for free as part of our World-Class Customer Service:
- FREE One-Year Manufacture Defects Warranty
- Full Refund for Unused Passenger or Light Truck Tire Chains
- Best-in-the-Business Warranty
What You Need to Know About Snow Chains
Get a Grip on Winter Tire Chains
Learn about your tire chain and traction device options and how these can help you stay safe in a variety of winter weather road conditions, including ice and snow.
How to: Put on Snow Chains and Drive Safely
Step-by-step instructions and a video for putting on and driving safely with snow chains.
How to Install Tire Socks
Check out Les Schwab’s guide to installing tire socks, one of the newest winter driving technologies on the market.
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