How to Install Tire Chains

Roads become slippery and dangerous due to ice being formed on them in those areas experiencing severe snowfall. Winters always bring with them many problems for motorists in various forms such as vehicle breakdowns, slow speeds, road accidents and much more. Local motorists are experienced enough to drive safely on such roads. They are adept at installing and using tire chains in winters. New drivers may not be conversant on use and installation of tire chains.

Many car magazines, journals, newspaper columns publish information useful for new drivers and general public. Sometimes they publish articles on how to install different things on vehicles such as tire chains for benefit of new drivers and owners. Motorists may take help of such manuals and follow the simple steps advised by these how-to-do articles,

First and most important step while installing a tire chain is to determine whether the car driven is a front wheel or a rear wheel drive. Normally tire chains are installed on the driving wheels of the vehicle. All vehicles are not suitable for installation of traditional tire chains and may be verified through owner manuals. These instructions need to be read carefully otherwise it might prove dangerous to install them and drive the car.

It is always recommended to pull the car off the road completely and out of traffic flow before installing tire chains on wheels. Emergency brake is expected to be on and engine needs to be switched off before the installer is placed under the car. While installing link tire chains it is essential to check for any twists in the links before they are installed in order to avoid any complications and accidents while driving the car.

The tire chains should be draped over each back tire keeping the speed hook or "J" hook fastener on the inner side of the tire. Other sides of these chains have a level fastener with a keeper link. It is essential to reach behind each tire and fasten the speed hooks together that are lying against the tires. It should be noted that the smooth sides of the cross member ends are lying against the tires. These are some points to be kept in mind while installation of tire chain.

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