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Types of Tire Chains

Deciding which tire chain product is right for your vehicle can be challenging.

Advances within the tire chain industry have expanded tire chain choices to offer customers a more specialized fit. Tire chains can be divided into four main categories: Steel Link Chains, Low Profile Alloy Link Chains, Cable Chains, and Advanced Traction Devices. Tire Chain Store is proud to offer the best in tire chains, featuring top quality chains by manufacturers SCC and Thule.

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Steel Link Chains

traditional choice
constructed of steel links
ladder style or diamond pattern
good choice for off-road applications
heavy
harder to install
may not fit limited clearance vehicles
SCC Quik Grip products

Low Profile Alloy Link Chains

constructed of high strength alloy steel links
resist corrosion better than standard steel link chains
smaller and lighter than standard steel link chains
stronger than standard steel link chains
improved traction
easy installation
fits many modern limited clearance vehicles
Konig XG-12 Pro, SCC Peerless Auto-Trac

Cable Chains

newer technology
constructed of aircraft quality cable wrapped in alloy steel traction coils
easier installation and removal
more durable for on-road/highway applications
Z pattern or ladder style
light-weight
improved traction
compatible with ABS & AWD
SCC “Z” products

Advanced Traction Devices

innovative design
constructed of the latest materials, including traction cables or low profile alloy steel links
fast and easy installation- installs in seconds
Konig K-Summit, Konig Easy Fit CU-9

Types of Tire Chains

Deciding which tire chain product is right for your vehicle can be challenging.

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