Licensed tire chain installers on Interstate 80 and Highway 50 up to the Lake Tahoe region have raised their fee from $30 to $40, the TV station reported, citing Caltrans. The state agency works with ...

Interstate 80 chain installer Chris Lotito has been installing tire chains for over three decades.With low snow levels expected throughout the weekend, he said drivers are bound to install their ...

Practicing tire-chain installation in your driveway or garage can save you time—and frozen fingers—later on. (Ask us how we know!) Traction vs. Comfort If you frequently tackle icy back roads, you'll ...

After an early November meeting between Caltrans and the professional chain installers who work along Interstate 80 in the Sierra, a change is coming to address a concern about unlicensed people ...

This article was updated in November 2025. For many of us, tire chains are a relic from a bygone era. Even here in snowy Michigan, most of us don't need or use them anymore. However, tire chains are ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Ah, winter. The infamous off-season for many motorcyclists. Even if the icy weather doesn't allow for riding, I still find myself hanging out with the bikes in the garage anyway. This usually ends up ...

While some Coachella festivalgoers may have their head in the clouds, Brandon Kuhens keeps his feet planted firmly on the ground, on one end of a 1,500-foot chain of 120 balloons. For the past decade, ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct the number of citations that were issued last year for chain law violations. Private companies would be able to sell and install tire chains for ...