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 ...

If you’re prone to getting stuck in the snow, these could be a solution. Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Winter ...

Snow chains, often called tire chains, are installed around a vehicle’s tires to help achieve maximum traction when driving on slippery surfaces like snow, ice and even mud. They are an ideal tool to ...

A remarkable amount of snow is falling from the ominous clouds hovering over U.S. 395 near Mammoth Lakes, California. Outward visibility has been reduced to near whiteout conditions and the snowplows ...

Which snow chains should you buy? Road safety is always important, but driving during cold weather brings its own challenges. Snow and ice are hazards standard vehicle tires can’t always overcome on ...

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 ...

If you get a lot of snowfall in your area, don’t rely on your winter tires to get you out of trouble. Having a set of snow chains in your trunk is always a good idea but knowing how to put them on ...

It always feels good to buy snow chains and put them in your trunk like a prepared, studious driver. Attaching them is a whole other reality, especially as people are watching. You've got to lay them ...

We have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, and only one set of chains. Which wheels do we put the chains on? Do they go on the front or back? – Carol in Kelowna, B.C. Your first line of defence in winter ...

Yes, you can, though it is critical that you use chains that are the correct size for your tires, including the tread width, aspect ratio (or sidewall profile) and tire diameter. There also has to be ...

The other day, our daughter Sarah mentioned that she was getting snow tires put on her car. Since she lives in Canada where it snows a lot, they are a must! I hadn’t thought about snow tires in years.