Snow blowers generally come in two styles: one stage or two stages. Two-stage snow blowers have one or more low-velocity metal augers that break up the snow and move it to a separate high-velocity blower that blows the snow out of the discharge chute. These machines are usually self-propelled, either with large wheels fitted with tire chains, or in some cases with tracks. Snowplow tire chains are important to these big wheels because without them, they wouldn’t be able to plow through the snow, let alone clear it.
Like other tire chains, snow plow tire chains are available in a few different styles. They can be purchased in spaces of two or four links. In two link spacing, there is a cross chain for every second side chain link. Similarly, four link spacing means there is a cross chain for every four side links of the chain. Two-link spacing generally provides a smoother ride and better traction. As with other tire chains, snow blower tire chains can be purchased with an optional V-bar chain in two- and four-link spacing. V-bar chains are especially recommended for snow use because they provide additional traction for use in hilly, icy, and off-road conditions. However, drivers should not use V-bar chains on pavement, as they can damage the surface.
While snow blower tires are designed to provide extra traction in winter weather, snow blower tire chains will give drivers the extra grip they need to get through even the worst snow conditions.