Putting chains on tires and taking them off -- what a pain in the neck! And they have other drawbacks, too. Here's the word ...

Wrapping a snow chain around a tire allows it to bite deeper into the snow and ice, preventing your wheels from spinning out as easily. They’ll make your car a bit clunkier to drive and limit ...

Once you hit snow-free roads, remove the chains from your tyres straight away. Once home, let them dry before you pack them away to avoid them going rusty. Pack tyre chains, practise using them ...

And, like snow tires, they are not recommended for summer use, so they need to be removed and stored. Studded tires cost slightly more than winter tires—$700 to $1,200 for a set. Chains and ...