Common Chain Failures
- Driving too fast with chains. Recommended maximum speeds in the owners' manual of the chains - generally 30 to 50 km/h (20-30 mph) - maximum.
- Driving on dry roads with chains for extended periods of time.
- Driving on dry roads with chains can cause a vehicle to slide when braking.
- Not securing the chains tightly enough. Owners' manual of the chains recommends tightening a second time after driving a short distance and checking for tightness from time to time. If a chain comes loose, it should either be refastened or removed before it wraps around the drive axle of the vehicle.
- Tensioners or adjusters may be required. (Some chains have automatic tensioners and may be damaged if tensioners are not used.)
- Installing chains on non-drive wheels.
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