ALPINE PREMIER SNOW CHAINS 1553

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7021-553-07
ALPINE PREMIER 1553 (SEE PHOTOS FOR LIST OF TIRE SIZES)
Snow chains – everything you need to know
Today snow chains are used in extreme winter road conditions but did you know they are also used in muddy or sandy terrain to help the tires gain more traction? Snow and ice were not the primary reason for the patent application, which designed during August, a summer month in which snow and ice were not the primary problem trying to be remedied.
Chains created the possibility to navigate vehicles safely on muddy surfaces and unpaved paths.
Slippery surfaces keep the tires from gripping the ground resulting in vehicle spin, a sideways slide, inability to stop or simply become unable to move forward. Chains will assist and help provide traction to move the vehicle safely through challenging terrain.
But what is it all about this traction? Traction force is the ability of a vehicle to convert the driving force of the engine into propulsion. Of course, this is done via the wheels of the drive axle and how high the traction depends on various aspects. One of these is the nature of the subsoil. On a dry and solid road, traction is usually not an issue worth mentioning. However, on slippery surfaces such as ice or loose snow or even on muddy or sandy surfaces, there is a lack of traction and the driving force cannot be converted into an advance or only insufficiently. If there is already a forward movement of the vehicle, the lack of traction can also cause the vehicle to slip away, break out or spin and thus increase the risk of an accident. Through the use of cable snow chains, traction is increased and the vehicle can be moved well and safely even on slippery surfaces.
How do snow chains work?
Snow chains do work in particular on inclines and slopes, there is often nothing left without snow chains on ice and snow, the wheels spin, the vehicle does not come out of the place or the already moving vehicle slips or begins to spin. Snow chains prevent this because they help the tires to a better grip, which ensures enough traction even on slippery roads.
The snow chains are usually mounted on the drive axle of the vehicle. They have to fit the respective vehicle and of course also to the tire size, so first you should do is to buy proper chain sizes, they are also called tire cables. The raised snow chains form a net on the tread of the tire, which often runs criss-cross over the tread. The chain pieces prevent the tires from spinning, giving the vehicle more grip and grip on slippery surfaces. Most of the snow chains are made of durable steel, but there are also snow chains made of plastic or textile on the market. The chain links are usually very angular and on some models are provided with additional grab bars with ice edges, which ensure particularly high adhesion. Some chains or cable tire chains are also equipped with loose, round chain link, whose task is to rid the chain of snow clumps and clumps. Similar to shoes with spikes, for example, the snow chains unfold their effect by helping the vehicle to better grip and avoid slipping away.
Due to the weight of the vehicle, the snow chains act twice on the tires. The tire link drills deep into the snow through the weight of the vehicle and bends there to provide a corresponding grip and at the same time, the tire is pressed into the chain structure. These two effects effectively prevent the tires from spinning.
What types of snow chains are there?
There are a lot of kinds of snow chains, if you want to buy snow chains, you will find quickly that on the market many different types of snow chains. One of the best tire cables or snow chains is the Laclede chain, it is a very high-quality product and popular manufacturer which develops a lot of different chain sizes.
In principle, a distinction must first be made between:
– Traction AIDS
– Full-fledged snow chains
In the case of full-fledged snow chains, a distinction is also made in:
-Drive chains
-Track chains
Unlike the full-fledged snow chains, starting aids do not cover the entire tire. They are rather plastic spikes or small chain nets, which are attached to the rim. They cover only a part of the tire and are suitable for overcoming short sections, gradients or gradients for which the use of full-fledged snow chains is not necessary, or to free the already stuck vehicle from its predicament.
The starting aid is attached to the tires of the drive axle. Depending on the Situation, several starting aids can also be installed per drive wheel. If the stationary vehicle is free or the short distance required to use the starting AIDS is overcome, the starting aids are removed again. The starting aids can be used on snow and ice as well as on muddy or muddy surfaces.
Starting aids are a practical aid in every season and are not limited to use in wintry road conditions. Most drivers will have experienced the situation before, that they have become stuck in sand or mud and a starting aid in the trunk solves these situations in no time. The starting aids are available for passenger cars as well as for off-road vehicles, SUVs, vans or campers and also for trucks and commercial vehicles.
Full-fledged snow chains cover not only a part but the entire tire. Depending on the type of cable snow chains, they are mounted on the tires of the drive axle or steering axle.
The drive chains, which are mounted on the tires of the drive axle, especially prevent the tires from slipping and spinning. For this purpose, the chains run across the running surface. On the other hand, the track chains that are attached to the tires of the steering axle prevent the wheels from sliding sideways. For this purpose, the chain pieces run longitudinally directed to the running direction.
Although track chains prevent the vehicle from breaking out sideways and slipping away, there is still a risk that the drive wheels will spin in the case of track chains. All you need is to install the Laclede chain on your tires.
Modern snow chains or cable tire chains are usually a combination of track chains and drive chains, which are attached to the drive axis. The chain segments of these combined snow chains are usually arranged criss-cross and the cross-running chain segments are repeatedly connected by longitudinal pieces.
There are also differences in the material. Snow chains are very often made of resistant metal such as hardened steel. However, they are also available in plastic or textile or in different material combinations.
With these road conditions, you need snow chains, winter Laclede chain is one of the best on the market.
The best snow chains are needed especially in heavy snowfall and icy roads. If gradients and inclines come into play, the vehicle often does not move forward without snow chains. When skiing or winter holidays in the mountains where heavy snowfall is to be expected, cable snow chains definitely belong in the trunk. Especially during winter holidays, the snow chains must not be dispensed with.
If you want to be safe and be prepared for any eventuality, it doesn’t hurt to put a few snow chains in the trunk, even if you don’t go on holiday in winter sports areas and live in the lowlands, where it rarely snows. In exceptional cases, even in regions where heavy snowfall in Winter is not the rule, there may be an extreme onset of winter and then you are well equipped for all eventualities with a pair of snow chains in the trunk. Choose only the best snow chain, choose the best Laclede cable chain and your driving will always be under control, all you need is to know your tire size than you can easily find the right chain sizes or tire cables.
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