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TIRE CHAINS for Cars and Minivans

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DIAMOND PATTERN CAR SNOW CHAINS
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DIAMOND CAR Snow CHAINS


featured in Outdoor Explorer Magazine:OUTDOOR EXPLORER DIAMOND TIRE CHAIN ARTICLE
Quite simply - The best car snow chains on the market. Easiest installation of all our tire chains. Diamond car tire chains pattern insures a comfortable drive with less vibration and noise.
Maximum traction with minimal brake distance and skidding. The small square alloy links and the short length of each cross chain minimizes wear and breakage.
The flexible hoop on the backside of the tire allows for quick and easy installation without moving or lifting the vehicle.
Recommended for ABS and traction control systems. Very easy, simple installation without the need to jack up, or move the car.
We offer two stylesSAE CLASS "S" and our exclusive Ultra-Thin diamond chains for vehicles with restricted wheel clearances.
Reversible for increased life. Minimal noise and vibration. Improves traction and stopping distance by as much as 75% compared to car cable snow chains.
Comes complete with installation instructions. Stores compactly in the included nylon carrying case.
Click Herefor a car diamond snow chains installation video.
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TIRECHAIN.COM'S type "S" Diamond Tire Chains areApproved by TÜV
The German Safety/Quality Standard
car cable tire chain
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CAR CABLE

Car Cable chains are an economical traction aide. All steel construction with tough carbon steel spring rollers.
Zinc Finish for added Durability.  Low profile ensures a smooth, quiet ride.
SAE CLASS "S" for vehicles with restricted wheel clearance.Weighsup to 50% less than car diamond chains.
Optional Tire Chains Tensioners are recommended for maximum life and performance of Link Cable style Snow Chains.
For easier installation of car cable chains see our exclusive Sno-Ramps that make installation a breeze by positioning your vehicle perfectly.
Click here for cable chains installation instructions.

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LINK CABLE
Twist link Chain - Ladder style cross chain with cable side chains to minimize clearance required and ease of installation.
All steel construction and case hardened cross chains provide excellent durability. Link Cable Snow Chainss can be used on class S vehicles, as well as, vehicles with ABS.
Optional Tire Chains Tensioners are recommended for maximum life and performance of Link Cable style Chains.
For easier installation of car cable chains see our exclusive Sno-Ramps that make installation a breeze by positioning your vehicle perfectly.
Click here for cable snow chains installation instructions.

DIAGONAL CABLE

Diagonal Cable Chains provides superior traction and a better fit than cable ladder style tire chains. 
The alloy coil rollers give longer life than steel rollers.  The diagonal design also enables the cable to be installed without moving the vehicle making installation easier. 
Meets SAE Class "S" requirements for vehicles with limited wheel well clearances.
For Diagonal Cable Snow Chains Installation instructions, click here.

Rubber adjusters/tensioners and a storage bag is included.


Car Tire Chains Comparison and Recommendations**
Tire Chains Ratings

Chain Type

 Clearance Traction Ride Quality Ease of Installation Durability Highway Use Off Road Use Plowing Towing Applications less than 2 inches of snow more than 2 inches of snow Ice Traction Mud Service Maximum Speed ABS and Traction Control
Diamond Sub "S" 30mph
Diamond "S" Class 30mph
Cable Ladder Style 30mph
Cable Diagonal 30mph
Link Cable  30mph
Twist Link*** 30mph
Type PL*** 30mph
Tire Socks**** 30mph
Polyurethane/Plastic**** 30mph

*Clearance Required-Check your vehicles owner's manual under "snow chains" or "tire chains" for your specific vehicle tire chain clearance requirements. Some vehicles may have limited clearance between the suspension, body and tire.
If there is a clearance issue, the owner's manual may state one or more of the following: do not use chains, use type S chains, a specific style of tire chain, and where to put the tire chains on front or rear axle.

**The above recommendations are general tire chain use guidelines.
Specific vehicle and use recommendations are the vehicle owner's responsibility.
*** Due to the limited clearance of modern vehicles and ABS and Traction control systems, Twist Link and Type PL Car Chains are no longer offered by TireChain.com.
****Tire Socks and Polyurethane/Plastic types may not be considered a legal traction aid in some states when "Tire Chains are Required"
and are therefore not sold by TireChain.com.