snow chains
Winter wheel wraps
Snow chains are metal chains wrapped around vehicle tires to improve traction on snow and ice.
They bite into slippery surfaces where rubber alone would spin uselessly.
Most drivers keep them in the trunk for mountain passes or severe winter storms: We had to pull over and put on snow chains before crossing the pass.
Also called tire chains.
Adhesive friction enabling movement
- gripSecure manual hold
- skidUncontrolled lateral slide
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- iceWater's solid form
braking · steering · handling · control · maneuverability · stability · acceleration · deceleration
Water's solid form
- frostThin ice coating
- blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
- slushPartly melted snow
- freezingExtremely cold
cold · storm · whiteout · flurries · icy · powder · sleet · frozen
Mandatory condition to fulfill
- mandatoryRequired by rule
- signagePosted public displays
- checkpointInspection station on route
- fineAcceptable in quality
law · restriction · permit · seasonal · enforcement · compliance
traction
Adhesive friction enabling movement
ice · braking · steering · handling · control · maneuverability · stability · acceleration · deceleration · cornering
ice
Water's solid form
freezing · cold · storm · whiteout · flurries · icy · powder · sleet · frozen · sub-zero
requirement
Mandatory condition to fulfill
- mandatoryRequired by rule
- signagePosted public displays
- checkpointInspection station on route
fine · law · restriction · permit · seasonal · enforcement · compliance
mountain
Tall natural landmass
incline · descent · switchback · alpine · hill · slope · elevation · steep · hairpin · winding
tire
Lose strength or energy
- wheelRotating circular frame
- installationProcess of putting in
- fittingSuitable or proper
tensioner · cable · link · steel · alloy · rubber · fastener · clasp · adjuster · storage
- seasonal equipmentice scraper, leaf blower, leaf rake, pool cover, Christmas lights
- traction devicescrampons, ice cleats, studded tires, winter tires, microspikes
- winter roadsroad salt, plowing, de-icing, deicing, anti-icing
- winter tiresstudded tires
- motorsportsracing, race, race tracks, Daytona 500, racing teams
- car accessoriesseat cover, windshield wipers, seat covers, air freshener, cup holder
snow chainsslick tires
Grooveless racing rubber
racing slicks · summer tires · bald tires · performance tires · studded tires
chain, snow, chains, snowy, snowball, snowstorm, chained, snowflake, snowfall