| Tire chains are used in winters and in hilly regions that | | | | cross bar links. This prevents the chain from hitting |
| have continuous and heavy snowfall. Driving vehicles | | | | the springs or radius rod while turning the front |
| may prove to be dangerous on these roads, in such | | | | wheels. |
| hazardous conditions. Usage of tire chains makes it | | | | These tire chains are also connected to the cross bar |
| possible to drive vehicles on icy roads. A tire chain is | | | | links with the help of chain links. Such tire chains have |
| used for covering wheels of vehicles to increase | | | | a modified diamond pattern, which runs parallel with |
| traction on ice and snow during winter. | | | | the tire and prevents the vehicle from sliding |
| A 4x4 tire chain is specially designed by experts for a | | | | sideways. These 4x4 tire chains help motorists to |
| 4x4 vehicle. Driving a four-wheeler in snow could be | | | | drive out of deep snow. |
| an exhilarating adventure for many motorists. Also, | | | | Installation is normally a simple process of sliding the |
| driving in snowy regions and icy roads as a routine | | | | chain behind the tire and bringing the inner cable |
| can be very taxing on the vehicle and its tires. | | | | connector up to the top to make a connection for |
| Installation of tire chains may help motorists avoid | | | | the inner link. It then needs to be connected to the |
| getting stuck in snow and ice. | | | | outer link. The chain is straightened on the tire, |
| A 4x4 tire chain is used for heavy-duty vehicles or | | | | thereby pulling the tensioning chain through the |
| sports cars that normally have 4x4 tires fitted on | | | | locking mechanism. It is pulled tight to a hook and a |
| them. 4x4 chains have a plastic encased steel cable | | | | link to provide adequate tension. |
| on the inner side of the tire that helps in positioning | | | | |