What are tire chains and how do they work?

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This is my first time being in area where the news is saying that tire chains are required on some roads. Like, how does that work? What are they? I am so confused

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I dont actually drive, Im just really curious lol

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It is literally, metal chains that form a sort of web around your tire for driving in roads that are covered in snow. Basically it provides a really deep tread, kind of like the treads that off-road tires have, but you can attach to a normal tire. Basically, in really slippery surfaces, you need a tire with a deep tread to dig in and find grip and your tire sinking into the snow.

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