tire chain

American  

noun

1. a chain fitting over the tire of a car, truck, or other vehicle, to increase traction and prevent skidding on roads covered with ice or snow.

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tire chain

Elsewhere in the United States, tire chain regulations are few and far between.

From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2023

The National Park Service said snow is forecasted at the elevation of the sequoia groves, and tire chain requirements may be in effect.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2022

You’ll also want to bring essential bike tools, like tire levers, an Allen wrench, spare bike tube and tire, chain links, a pump, chain tool and lube.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2021

At one point, a request went out to bump up to stricter tire chain controls as road conditions worsened.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2017

I might tell you how I'm lost once, freightin' from Vegas into the Panhandle, an' am two days without water—blazin' Jooly days so hot you couldn't touch tire, chain, or bolt-head without fryin' your fingers.

From Wolfville Nights by Lewis, Alfred Henry