| Passenger Cars | Light Trucks and SUVs | Tractor and Snow Blower |
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| Thule 12mm CB12 High Quality Passenger Car Snow Chain | Security Chain Company SZ315 Shur Grip Z | Security Chain Company QG0274 Quik Grip |
We tested numerous snow tire chains for various vehicle types, and have declared our winners of Editor's Choice snow tire chains. The main characteristics we were evaluating the snow tire chains by are 1) Ease of Installation, 2) Durability, 3) Traction, and 4) Cost.
Our friends of at WayneIndependant have a good article on checking your vehicle to make certain you’re prepared for winter driving.
In the article, PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., is quoted as saying the following:
"One of the biggest risks that a driver can take is to venture out during the winter months without ensuring that their vehicle is properly prepared for the rigors of winter driving. It takes less than 10 minutes to do a quick 'winter-ready' inspection of a vehicle and pack an emergency kit; two simple steps that will help keep drivers safe this winter."
Click the read more link to see the checklist.
For all of our horse owning readers, here’s an article from thehorse.com about hauling your equine friends around. An interesting quote from the article:
In some states and on certain highways, vehicles over 10,000 gross vehicle weight rating, including some passenger trucks, SUVs, RVs, and vehicles towing trailers, must carry chains Nov. 1 through March 31. Check with the Department of Transportation or Department of Motor Vehicles for information on the states in which you will be traveling.Tips for hauling your horse below the jump.
Explorernews.com offers up some really good winter driving tips. Some of the tips are specific to travel in Arizona, but most are just good general guidelines. You probably wont be surprised to see the following is included in their list
Check your vehicle's tire tread thickness and condition. Some motorists may elect to have winter tires installed, either studded or non-studded. Tire chains also are a good idea to have on hand for traveling or living in the high country.The rest of the tips and the link to the article after the jump.
