"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As winter's icy chill sets in, the need for secure traction on snow-covered roads becomes a top priority.

This story was updated in December 2022 with new products and info. Winter storms seem to be getting more and more fierce—and more and more frequent. As winter time ramps up, it's important to be ...

Winter weather brings snow and ice that can make driving dangerous. Swapping out your car’s summer or all-weather rubber tires for a set of winter tires before the snow flies and the ice forms is a ...

That's why tire chain alternatives—tire socks, traction straps, studded tires (where allowed)—are so heavily advertised. But just like chains, all have compromises. Hyundai has a better idea: what ...

Dear Tom and Ray: Do those clamp-on or strap-on devices that go on your tires help with winter driving traction? Or do they just clamp on my wallet? -- James Tom: Sure, they can help. There are ...

There are no prescribed wet traction standards for commercial vehicle tires, but tire makers are more than aware of customer concerns. TORONTO, Ont. — Funny thing about traction, it’s hard to tell how ...

If there is one thing we usually cannot get enough of, it is traction related to side bite and forward bite in our race cars. The bite we are talking about is what makes the tires stick while we are ...