Choosing snow chains

Car owner strongly depends on the condition of roads. How far can we go to minus temperatures? Chains may help in this situation. The driver has to deal with icy, snow-covered areas. Without these constructions it will be very difficult to overcome them.

"Ladder" and "Honeycomb"

Snow chains are represented by two types: ladder and honeycomb. The first option is convenient in its installation method, but it does not provide such a reliable obstacle to side skids. And there may be problems with control: this wheel rotates with jerks, which can adversely affect the transmission and suspension, because the load is abruptly replaced.

"Honeycomb" also have their own advantages and disadvantages. So, they are constantly in contact with the tires and the ground, completely repeating the shape of the wheel. At the expense of what guarantee smoother rotation. It is recommended to choose chains in which the links are made of a rectangular rod, not round. With delivery in Ukraine snow chains can be bought in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa on 130.com.ua.

It is also important to pay attention to the size of the links. Some cars provide the possibility of using only fine-chained chains, which protrude above the surface of the tire in the range of 15 mm.

Rubber chains

Soft chains made of rubber are also called mesh for wheels. They have an advantage over metal structures because they allow you to drive at a higher speed.

Officially, the manufacturer recommends that the manufacturer adheres to a speed of 60 km/h, but in practice, drivers manage to overcome distances from 80 km/h. As for efficiency, in general, on a loose or snow-covered surface you can ride without problems. But overcoming on the road can cause problems. Due to the presence of spikes, rubber chains cope well with icy road.

Case Practice

In using snow chains, it is important to follow the instructions attached to them. The automaker itself recommends the size of the tire, which is allowed to put the chain.

Don't forget about speed limits. On average, this parameter should not exceed 50 km/h, and sometimes 35 km/h. If you break, you can not only lose the design itself, but also damage the mechanisms of the suspensions, brakes, etc.

Before putting the chains on, we recommend removing the wheel caps. They need to be installed only in a season, because with regular driving on asphalt, the construction itself and tires wear out faster.

It’s necessary to mount the chains on the drive wheels, and if we are dealing with an all-wheel drive car, then it is better to “shoe” the vehicles on all four wheels.

In the shoes of a tractor driver

From the experience of drivers who have already appreciated all the advantages of snow chains, a car with such designs resembles a tractor. Maneuverability and depth of the overcome snow improves. It also does not bypass the rear-wheel drive cars that get stuck even in the beach sand. Of course, if you have a passenger car and you enter a meter of snow drifts, then most likely the chains will not save you.

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