
{"id":528,"date":"2020-02-06T17:39:54","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T17:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/stop23\/?p=528"},"modified":"2023-11-30T07:20:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T07:20:37","slug":"are-tire-chains-necessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/are-tire-chains-necessary\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need to Use Tire Chains?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Almost everyone who&nbsp;has to&nbsp;drive in the winter has a story or two about losing control on the road. Ice and snow can be dangerous. Black ice and other hazards are hiding out of sight and some accidents are unavoidable.&nbsp;There are plenty of things we can do to make sure we\u2019re staying safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, making sure our car is healthy and in working order is the best thing we can do. Good tires and responsive brakes will go a long way towards keeping you and others safe.&nbsp;Other than practicing safe driving habits is there anything else you can do? Some people might suggest using tire chains, but are they necessary? Let\u2019s see if they are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Are Tire Chains Necessary?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest thing to know about tire chains is&nbsp;whether or not&nbsp;they are legal. Every locality will have different rules and regulations&nbsp;about their use. So, first, you need to check what those rules are. Once you do, it\u2019s all about recognizing when the right time to use chains is. If used improperly, then you could do serious damage to your car, the tires, and the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/631\/2020\/02\/30071111\/Tire_b.png\" alt=\"Close-up of a tire tread\" class=\"wp-image-1632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/631\/2020\/02\/30071111\/Tire_b.png 720w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/631\/2020\/02\/30071111\/Tire_b-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/631\/2020\/02\/30071108\/tirecloseup_o.jpg\" alt=\"A vehicle tire\" class=\"wp-image-1631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/631\/2020\/02\/30071108\/tirecloseup_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/631\/2020\/02\/30071108\/tirecloseup_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tire chains are typically employed when there is a layer of snow or ice on the road. If you plan on using tire chains, you should be prepared to remove them at some point during your trip. You also shouldn\u2019t&nbsp;drive too fast, especially around corners, when you have chains on. Tire chains will give you more grip and power, but they need to be used carefully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/when-you-shouldnt-patch-a-tire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"When Should I Replace a Tire? (opens in a new tab)\">When Should I Replace a Tire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Pre-Owned Vehicles in&nbsp;Listowel, ON&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a car that is better able to stand up to a rough winter, then reach out and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"contact Stop 23 (opens in a new tab)\">contact Stop 23<\/a> so we can help you find your next car. Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/contact-stop-23-in-listowel-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"give us a call (opens in a new tab)\">give us a call<\/a> if you have any questions and we\u2019ll be happy to help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Almost everyone who&nbsp;has to&nbsp;drive in the winter has a story or two about losing control on the road. Ice and snow can be dangerous. Black ice and other hazards are hiding out of sight and some accidents are unavoidable.&nbsp;There are plenty of things we can do to make sure we\u2019re staying safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1629,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12,17,10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are tire chains necessary? 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