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Snow chains for winter
Snow chains are lengths of metal chains that are designed to fit around a car or truck tire providing added grip and traction in the snow. Even if you are on the West Coast of Canada, you'd need them.
If you intend to travel into the interior, snow chains are a must in mountain areas. A new development in the automotive accessory market is a spin on traditional tires called "snow traction cables."
Made of metal cables with steel sleeves wrapped around them they are installed the same as regular chains with a special lever-lock clamping setup for ease of use.
Follow these instructions if you plan to install snow chains. Practice installing the chains (or cables) before you actually need them. Tire sizes can vary by manufacturer and it‘s important to check for proper fit before the actual need arises. Learn and practice the technique so it becomes easy. Do not use snow cables on snow tires.
Follow the advice of the manufactures, the maximum speeds possible when snow chains or cables are installed. Accelerate slowly and evenly.
Try to avoid locking the wheels while braking, driving on bare pavement that‘s not covered with snow or ice, or hitting curbs, as these things will cause premature wear to cables in particular.
Lastly, obey the road signs that say snow chains recommended or to be used.
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