We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anyone who lives in a snowy state probably already knows about tire chains. These seasonal tools are literal chains that wrap around tires ...

While winter tires are a season-long solution for some drivers and vehicles, others who only need traction for, say, a weekend ski trip or wintertime drive can rely on chains for a temporary remedy.

A snowy holiday week beckons, meaning tire-chain laws will be in effect in many SoCal mountains. Roadside installers will be standing by, the best $25 to $75 you’ll ever spend. But be prepared ...