"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As winter's icy chill sets in, the need for secure traction on snow-covered roads becomes a top priority.

The steady improvement in tire technology has led to snow tires that will help you get through just about any winter conditions. However, for the worst snowy conditions, especially when there is lots ...

Winter tires may be the default, but tire chains can also be useful depending on the situation. Here are some of the best, as chosen by Car and Driver.

The steady improvement in tire technology has led to snow tires that will help you get through just about any winter ...

Tire chains are typically used during extreme winter weather conditions, and depending where you drive, you might need them to be installed on or carried in your vehicle. Tire chains can be made of ...

Winter is early, or right on time depending on your perception of the season. Either way, powdery water is falling out of the sky, and it’s officially time to start thinking about it and doing some ...

This story was updated in December 2022 with new products and info. Winter storms seem to be getting more and more fierce—and more and more frequent. As winter time ramps up, it's important to be ...

If the functionality of ratchet straps continues to elude you, these universal tire chains are your worst nightmare. Requiring precise movements with your fingers to feed the straps through the ...

Winter weather brings snow and ice that can make driving dangerous. Swapping out your car’s summer or all-weather rubber tires for a set of winter tires before the snow flies and the ice forms is a ...

Driving in snow, ice and slush isn’t easy. And it seems that Ohio and Northern Kentucky, from the Cincinnati area to Akron, won’t be able to avoid the effects of a winter storm starting Dec. 1, 2025.

Among the many skills you’ll never be taught in most Canadian truck driving schools is how to use tire chains. There’s little to no need to learn the skill anywhere in Canada except British Columbia.