Tire Chains-What You Need to Know

Anyone who has ever attempted to drive in sub-zero temperatures is well versed into in the perils of winter roads. Although highly-frequented roadways are often salted and sanded, lesser-used roads can pose to risky problem in terms of safe driving. Modern technology lends a hand with front-, rear-, and four-wheel drive, advanced Tire treads, and other assistive devices, but what happens when they're simply not enough? They offer a unique advanTAGe because they alter the Ph Meters. The two numbers that follow Tire width refer to the tire's height to width ratio. Then, the letter R will appear, radial ply tires to indicate. Lastly, two numbers will refer to the rim diaMeter. Based on the plethora of information literally imprinted on the tire, selecting the correct size chain should be much easier.

Tire Chain Classes

Tire Chains-What You Need to Know

Tire Chains-What You Need to Know

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Tire Chains-What You Need to Know

Tire Chains-What You Need to Know

Tire chains come in several different classes: SAE class S, SAE class U SAE class W, and Each class has different. minimum tread-face and side-wall clearance, and is appropriate for use on a different kind of tire. Class S is well suited for use on smaller vehicles with limited wheel well clearance, where as class U is appropriate for lug-reinforcedtires with regular well clearance. Class W is intended for passenger tires in light trucks.

Applying Tire Chains

Tire Chains-What You Need to Know