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

Think about the typical driving conditions in your area. If you rarely get snow and ice, a less robust set of tire chains from a reliable manufacturer is fine. You probably don’t need to spend ...

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 ...