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 ...

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 ...

You should start carrying your chains in your car, just to be ready when the snow hits. If you are traveling over the passes, ...

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 ...

Studded tires are a legal option for Oregon drivers seeking better traction during winter weather. Oregon drivers can use ...

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 ...

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.

Oregon law requires drivers to carry or use tire chains or traction tires in designated winter conditions. Roadside signs ...

In the winter, there are times when most drivers wish they had a bit more traction, particularly when scaling a slippery hill or ascending an icy driveway. Beyond winter tires and all-wheel drive, ...