PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon and Washington residents are now legally allowed to put studded tires on their vehicles in preparation for the winter season. In both states, drivers can use studded ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As winter's icy chill sets in, the need for secure traction on snow-covered roads becomes a top priority.

Snow chains, often called tire chains, are installed around a vehicle’s tires to help achieve maximum traction when driving on slippery surfaces like snow, ice and even mud. They are an ideal tool to ...

Chaining up during a winter storm can be brutal — you’re outside fighting the elements while trying to remain safely out of the way of oncoming traffic. Often this leads to freezing and dirty hands ...

MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (KOIN 6) — If you’re planning to ski on Mount Hood this weekend, you won’t be alone. The resort is expecting its busiest weekend yet. But if you go there, be aware tire chains are now ...

This story was updated in December 2022 with new products and info. Winter storms seem to be getting more and more fierce—and more and more frequent. As winter time ramps up, it's important to be ...

If you regularly drive in snow and ice, a set of winter tires is a wise investment and suffices for most situations. But for more treacherous cold weather driving, adding chains to winter tires ...

Over a decade ago, Finnish tire brand Nokian showed off a radical concept for a winter tire that could deploy studs for better grip on snow- and ice-covered roads at the push of a button – but it didn ...

To quote Game of Thrones, winter is coming, and you’ll need traction to stay on the road. Starting Nov. 1, the use of studded tires can resume, which can be used up until March 31, according to the ...

Are you planning on traveling over any of Washington’s mountain passes this winter by vehicle? Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures on the passes during the winter means driving conditions worsen ...

SEATTLE -- Traction tires and chains are required at Snoqualmie Pass as of Thursday afternoon as snow conditions continue to worsen in the area. Washington State Department of Transportation said a ...