Tire Chain Installation Instructions

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General Tire Chain Installation Instructions

Lay the chains flat on the ground so each side is parallel. Make sure there aren't any twists in the chain links.

Drape the chains over the tire, keeping the J hook fastener on the inside. The other side of the chains has a lever fastener. Make sure the smooth side of the cross member end hooks is lying against the tires.

Reach behind each tire and fasten the J hook by inserting it through the side chain link from the other end of the chain. Pull the slack toward the outside edge of the tire.

Move the tire forward and pull the rest of the slack toward you. Insert the lever fastener through the opposite end of the side chain and pivot the levers back on themselves, then fasten them under a side chain link.

Drive forward several feet, then pull all the slack out of the chains and refasten them as tightly as possible. There should be about the same number of loose links on each side of the chains. Tire chains are built to fit a range of tire sizes, and therefore they may need modification to remove extra links. Remove the extra links with bolt cutters or secure them to the side chain with zip ties.

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For details on other types of tire chain installation not mentioned here, please contact us for specific instructions for your application. We hope to make your experience as smooth as possible and hope that you return for all of your tire chain needs.