How to install cable tire chains - tips from Oregon DOT

[CABdosdos]

Thanks Oregon DOT now I can street race even in the snow!

[OregonDOT]

@CABdosdos Not a good idea...

[dinahany2000]

Thanks soo much I like it soo much very clear



[SnowChainsToolEU]

As an European I can't understand what makes you guys from the USA prefer cable tire chains. to the "chain" tire chains. I spent quite a lot of time working with tire chains lately, and IMAO "diamond pattern" tire chains are more durable and easier to put up than the cable ones. Nothing against the SCC, I think they're a great US company, I just don't get the cable concept.

[vulcantire]

Nice video.  Accurate information.

[everthinka]

Thanx from Montana Oregon DOT

[tuberez]

Great info and great advice on practicing first before its dark and windy and cold! wonder how many people do that tho? haha

[titanramfan]

Well done, O DOT! I may be partial to CalTrans or WS DOT (my homes on either side of you), but when I drive home north for Christmas and back south to my residence and job afterwards, this part of the trip will likely happen on your turf. Siskiyous--grrr. And heck, I like it when someone else gasses up my car (at the Loves/Arby's truck stop). :) Thanks for this vid!

[MrAUFANATIC]

Where I live it dont snow. But its a turn on to see a woman handling things Haha

[landlordsoftware2]

Great video! It is nice to see it done before you actually have to do it. Thanks!

[snwbubble]

although this is a great informational video, it is surprising and quite disappointing to see that a department of transportation video is aimed only at a certain type of tire chain

[jackarmful]

Excellent!! The best and very helpful!!

[susanbunch1980]

Very impressive! This is exactly the answer I was looking for, you should upload your video to this site, Ewisdomtv

[ezforus]

Hi, where can I get the spit snow cable like that, I went to autozone, they dont know about, I want to get the split cable like that, so is easier to put it on the tire, thank you.

[OregonDOT]

The ones we used in the video are from Les Schwab, but similar ones can be found in many tire stores.

[Flyboytr]

Those are Shur Grip Z style cables.

[JavierNR69]

I was afraid to install the chains on, this was my first time driving on snow but after watch this video everithing went to easy. Thank you !! :)

[OregonDOT]

Thank you. Glad it helped.

[queengerbil]

Thank you! I'm from Arizona so you've eased any concerns I had about driving in Washington.

[OregonDOT]

Thanks for the kind words. We're glad you've all found this video useful. That's why we made it. Stay safe!

Oregon DOT Communications

[eequalsmvsquare]

very useful....thanks a lot!

[llooddyy]

Excellent! I'm less intimidated by installation with this informative vid. Thanks.

[ezforus]

The best vid for tire chain, thanks Oregon DOT,

[jackacehole]

Thanks, OregonDOT! Great video! Gotta use my chains today for my Big Bear trip!

[gisaster25]

This is the best video I've seen on chain installation. The directions are clear verbally and visually. Thanks! I'm going to take this knowledge to the Alps this weekend.

[CaptainMacNasty]

Great video!  Far more detailed and complete than most other chain videos. Thanks!

[MADTASS]

It"s O.K. just noticed that it isn"t.

Am i correct in assuming that you could lay the Chains in Front of the Wheels and Drive on to them,would that make it any easier.

[OregonDOT]

It depends upon your chains and your vehicle. What's important is securing your chains tightly and safely. That's why we suggest reading through the instructions and practicing on dry pavement a couple of times before you head into a snow zone. That way you know what works best. Lying in the snow on the edge of the road trying to read your chain instructions for the first time while the wind is blowing and the snow is coming down hard is not fun.

[bobingi]

Are there any "chain installation stations" near the Willamette pass?

[OregonDOT]

Yes. There are several chain up areas along the side of the highway in both directions towards the top of the pass.

[MADTASS]

I"ve got to ask this, is the Car Jacked up in any way.

[inkey2]

yeh, "cable" chains are the best for passenger cars. The problem I am running into is this: On the old rear wheel drive cars there was plenty of "wheel well" space to manuver the chains during installation. On front wheel drive "passenger cars" there is very little wheel well space. It makes it alot harder.

[mellotrongirl]

I met supposedly Les Schwab Tires only female tire wrestler some six years ago at a Les Schwab in Portland. Let's just say she ought to be everybody's hero, or employee of the year or something like that. Jockeying tires is a physical job and they put in some serious time when the weather gets bad & suddenly everyone wants traction at the same time!

[segerduder]

Portland got hit pretty bad this year.

[ozizzel]

hahahahahaha

[bigbadbrad95307]

i think its sexy to watch women do jobs men normally would do.