Tire chains are used by vehicles during heavy winter season in snow covered roads. Aka snow chains, tire chains is one of the various traction aid devices to ensure your vehicles get more grip on icy snowy roads. Vehicle owners must ensure the tire chain used is suited to the size of their tires. There are car tire chains, truck tire chains and bike tire chains to choose from. Most government limit the use of tire chains only during heavy snow period as chains could damage the surface of roads. Using tire chains also reduce the speed and fuel efficiency of cars.