What is the difference between chains and anti-slip bracelets

Chains and anti-skid bracelets are special car accessories that are needed in the trunk all year round. Indeed, thanks to them, it is possible to easily overcome not only snow, but also sand, viscous clay soil and dirt. What is better, chains or bracelets, and how they differ, you can not say for sure. Therefore, this article describes what chains are and bracelets, how to install them and what safety measures must be observed during operation.

Snow chains and what they are

Snow chains, just like bracelets, are an additional removable tread that greatly improves tire performance.

Chains are interconnected in a grid, which is put on the wheel and hooks the ground. If you distinguish the chain of the type of pattern, there are two main patterns-"diamond" and "ladder." The wheels, which are clad in chains with a rhombus pattern, have a softer stroke and better handling, although they are slightly inferior to the “ladder” in terms of high tensile strength.

Chain "ladder" is the best for traction, but due to the fact that it is unevenly distributed on the wheel, makes the car move in spurts. That is why chains of this type are mainly put on unmanaged wheels.

When choosing chains worth paying attention to the width of the links. For passenger cars it is better to take 9-12 mm, and for trucks-16 and more. Links that have a narrow shape repeat the shape of the wheel well, but if the car is heavy, such chains will quickly wear out. Wide, in turn, have better throughput, but tires will quickly wear out on a small wheel.

Chains should be selected based on the size of the wheel, taking into account the radius, width and height of the profile. Chains are mainly supplied in a set of two pieces and are suitable for 10-15 interchangeable sizes. You can see these dimensions on the packaging.

Features of anti-skid bracelets

Bracelets-a set of belts (2-12 pieces), which are put on the wheel, the method of threading through the disk. The bracelet consists of a belt with a buckle for fastening and anti-slip base. How many bracelets to wear on the wheel is determined by the owner of the car. Bracelets, which are already on the wheel, resemble a chain of "ladder" and have the same driving characteristics. The more bracelets to wear, the smoother the car will travel.

Differences between chains and bracelets

They say that to install chains you need to jack the car. This may be true if half the wheel is stuck in the ground. Otherwise, the installation will take no more than a minute and will not require any additional tools. snow chains can be bought at 130.com.ua with delivery to Kharkov, Odessa, Kiev and in Ukraine.

Bracelets are worn more easily, so many motorists prefer them. But on the other hand, installing 5 bracelets separately on one wheel will take much longer than installing chains. In addition, bracelets are not recommended to put on a steel disk, since the thin walls of the disk will gradually cut them.

Chains are recommended to be installed on the drive axle, but if you move in the highlands, it is better to wear everything to avoid skidding. This is especially true for front-drive cars when descending from a steep mountain.

Safe speed with chains is speed that does not exceed 40 km/h. If this speeding mode is not observed, the car will lose controllability.

Driving with chains over a hard surface (such as asphalt) increases the wear on both chains and tires. Of the possible consequences-breaking the chain, damage to the liner, parts and parts of the body, which are located next to the wheel arches.

In general, if you focus on increased tensile strength and the ability to install on the loaded wheel, it is better to choose bracelets, and for better control and smooth running, chains with a diamond pattern will be more suitable.

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