Are Anti-Slip Chains Useful for Uphill and Downhill Driving?
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Anti-slip chains are useful for both uphill and downhill driving. The principle of anti-slip chains is to concentrate the vehicle's weight onto several points of the chains, generating immense pressure that penetrates the snow and ice layers to reach the road surface, thereby increasing friction and enhancing the safety coefficient of vehicle movement. Anti-slip chains are made of steel or rubber and serve the function of preventing skidding. Based on their structure, they can be categorized into: 1. Pre-formed cover-type anti-slip chains; 2. Cross-installed individual anti-slip chains. The installation method for anti-slip chains is as follows: 1. Lay the anti-slip chain flat and centered in front of the tire; 2. Drive the vehicle forward half the length of the chain to position the tire's contact point in the middle of the chain; 3. Fasten the hooks on the inner side of the tire and then those on the outer side; 4. Continue moving the vehicle forward to adjust the connection points of the stressed positions during installation, and secure the tire anti-slip chains properly.