How to install cable tire chains - tips from Oregon DOT

The Oregon Department of Transportation shows you how to install cable style tire chains.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• tire
• chains
• winter
• driving
• oregon
• dot
• transportation

[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.

[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.

[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

[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.

[ezforus]

The best vid for tire chain, thanks Oregon DOT,

[CABdosdos]

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

[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