Do Snow Chains Affect the Car?

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Improper use of snow chains can cause certain damage to both the tires and the wheel hubs. Below is a detailed introduction to snow chains: 1. Impact of installing iron chains: Iron chains are generally used only by heavy-duty vehicles for transporting goods. Iron snow chains can damage the tires because, due to the principle of action and reaction, while increasing the tire's grip, the adhesion coefficient between the tire and the snow chain will rise, potentially harming the tire. Additionally, the noise generated during driving will become more noticeable. 2. Precautions: When fixing iron snow chains, it is advisable to use soft straps for securing. The iron chains used for tightening should maintain a certain distance from the wheel hub, and the tightening force should not be too high, otherwise it may damage the tire sidewalls. The tire sidewalls consist of only a thin layer of rubber and fabric layers. Excessive compression that damages the structure of the fabric layers poses a risk of tire blowout.