TireChain.com: Round Twisted | TireChain.com: V-Bar | TireChain.com: 5.5mm Square | TireChain.com: 7mm Square | TireChain.com:Studded | |
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Brand | TireChain.com | TireChain.com | TireChain.com | TireChain.com | TireChain.com |
Style | Twisted Link | V-Bar | 5.5mm Square | 7mm Square | Studded |
Cross Chain Thickness | 9/32"(.281) | 9/32"(.281) | 5.5 mm | 9/32" 7mm | 15/64" (.234) |
Cams on Side Chain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Plowing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Ice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Off Road | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Meets Chain Law | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Durability | Good | Very Good | Good | Better | Best |
Steel Quality (Hardness) | Better (RC56) | Better (RC56) | Better (RC56) | Best (10B21) | Best (10B21) |
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Round TwistedRound twisted link s are made from round rod twisted similar to a three-dimensional figure eight. Traction Characteristics: The link bites at peaks of twists for some traction. Links tend to nestle into one another. IMPORTANT: If your tires are deep lug, mud, load range E, or AT tires, these can come up short. We recommend the next size larger. Length can be easily shortened if necessary but short cant be lengthened easily. For the round twisted link, purchase our part # beginning with 3231. |
V-Bar Detail:VBAR chains are characterized by the presence of V-shaped steel bars, also referred to as studs or links, that protrude from the chains surface. These bars provide enhanced traction and grip on slippery surfaces, particularly on ice and hard-packed snow. The V-shaped design helps to dig into the surface, providing better traction and reducing slippage. They offer increased traction and stability, improving vehicle handling and reducing the risk of accidents on icy or snowy roads. IMPORTANT: If your tires are deep lug, mud, load range E, or AT tires, these can come up short. We recommend the next size larger. Length can be easily shortened if necessary but short cant be lengthened easily. For the v-bar, purchase our part # beginning with 3831. |
SquareSquare link tire chains, also known as square-profile tire chains, are a type of snow chain designed to provide traction and grip on snowy and icy roads. Unlike traditional ladder-style chains with round links, square link chains have links that are shaped like squares or rectangles, creating a different pattern and surface contact area. The square shape provides increased surface area contact with the road, resulting in enhanced traction and stability. This design allows for better grip on slippery surfaces and helps prevent skidding or sliding. Square link chains are often considered more aggressive than round-link chains, making them suitable for challenging winter driving conditions. IMPORTANT: If your tires are deep lug, mud, load range E, or AT tires, these can come up short. We recommend the next size larger. Length can be easily shortened if necessary but short cant be lengthened easily. For the Square link, purchase our part # beginning with 3231sq. |
StuddedHigh Alloy 10B-21 Steel Studded tire chains, also known as tire chains with studs, are a specialized type of snow chain designed for maximum traction on icy or extremely slippery surfaces. They are typically used in severe winter conditions where additional grip is necessary. Studded tire chains feature metal studs or spikes embedded into the chain links. These studs are usually made of hardened steel and are strategically positioned to provide enhanced traction on icy or packed snow surfaces. The studs bite into the ice, providing increased grip and preventing slippage. IMPORTANT: If your tires are deep lug, mud, load range E, or AT tires, these can come up short. We recommend the next size larger. Length can be easily shortened if necessary but short cant be lengthened easily. For the studded link, purchase our part # beginning with 3231stud. |