Metal chain anti-skid chains and soft anti-skid chains such as rubber, which one should I choose?

People who drive all year round will inevitably encounter extreme rain and snow during their travels. In extreme weather, you need to be extra careful when driving a motor vehicle. While being mentally prepared, you also need appropriate equipment to escort you. Anti-skid chains often get twice the result with half the effort in this situation. Some novice drivers often ask what anti-skid chains are? And so on.

First. The function and types of anti-skid chains

First of all, let’s talk about what are anti-skid chains, which scenarios are generally used for anti-skid chains, and what are the general types of anti-skid chains, so as to popularize the common knowledge about anti-skid chains for all friends~~~

1. Are anti-skid chains useful?

Driving a motor vehicle in extreme rainy and snowy weather is often difficult to control, and conditions such as tire skidding are prone to occur, which will greatly endanger the driver's personal safety and so on. As the name suggests, the anti-skid chain is mainly used to prevent the tire from slipping under such extreme conditions, which can effectively grip the vehicle and prevent the occurrence of sideslip and rollover, so as to ensure the normal driving of the vehicle and the personal safety of the driver. Safety, etc.~~~ In addition, it can also play an important role in muddy roads and gravel roads.

2. What are the anti-skid chains?

With the development and progress of the times, there are many different types of anti-skid chains. According to the material of the anti-skid chains, there are mainly the most common iron chain anti-skid chains, in addition to steel wire anti-skid chains, rubber chains, tendon chains and so on.

The iron chain is the earliest anti-skid chain to be used, and it is also the most classic; it is durable and strong, and the price is relatively affordable, but it often produces a lot of noise, and it is inconvenient to disassemble, and it also causes great damage to the tire.

The wire rope anti-skid chain is the latest product, which can meet the needs of quick installation. At the same time, because the material used is manganese alloy, the service life is greatly extended. It is used in off-road vehicles and high-end, high-end and low-end cars.

Rubber chains often have super strong tension, and some tension-resistant nylon materials are included inside, and there are steel nails on the outside of the chain to further strengthen the anti-skid.

The tendon chain is made of mixed materials of PT, PP, and PVC. It is more convenient to install. It is a relatively modern anti-skid equipment, but it is easier to break~~~

Second, the installation and precautions of anti-skid chains

1. How to use anti-skid chains

For extreme rain and snow weather, installing anti-skid chains on the motor vehicle can often ensure the normal running of the locomotive. Anti-skid chains can concentrate the weight of the entire locomotive on several points, relying on the generated pressure to increase the friction between the motor vehicle and the ground, improve the gripping ability of the motor vehicle, and ensure the safety of driving.

The use of anti-skid chains mainly includes two parts: installation and disassembly. The first thing to pay attention to is that the installation and disassembly process should ensure the safety of the surrounding environment and a large enough space environment to facilitate the spread of the chain; clean foreign objects on the tires, put the anti-skid chains Spread out in front of the vehicle, and then move the entire locomotive to the upper end of the anti-skid chain. After stopping completely, buckle and tighten the outer buckle and inner buckle of the anti-skid chain, and move the vehicle to continue to adjust the anti-skid chain~~~

2. Precautions for using anti-skid chains

After the anti-skid chains are installed, everything is not all right. There are still many precautions in the use of anti-skid chains. First of all, the driving speed of the vehicle should not be too fast, generally no more than 40 kilometers per hour; at the same time, avoid sharp turns, sudden brakes, etc. on the way, which will accelerate the occurrence of sideslip; the use of anti-skid chains should not be too long, otherwise it will It will cause great damage to the tires, so generally when the road conditions return to normal, the anti-skid chains should be removed in time. In addition, when installing anti-skid chains, you should ensure that the tire pressure is sufficient, and choose anti-skid chains that match the tire size~~~

Three, snow chain purchase and maintenance points

I believe that after hearing so many dry goods about snow chains, everyone must be curious, so? What kind of anti-skid chains should I choose? Further introduction below.

1. How to choose snow chains

First of all, choose the type of anti-skid chains. Generally speaking, extreme rain and snow weather is not very common. For ordinary family cars, the number of use of anti-skid chains will not be too much;

If you choose an iron chain, the damage to the tire itself will be relatively large while generating huge noise. At this time, the gain outweighs the loss, so it is more suitable for a family car to choose a tendon chain or a rubber chain.

For heavy-duty trucks, it is recommended to use iron chains, which have excellent anti-skid effect and longer service life than tendon chains and rubber chains. For trucks, iron chains are more convenient and durable, and also meet the needs of large cargo capacity. ;

The material of the rubber chain is the same as that of the tire. High-quality rubber chains often contain nylon material, but because of the particularity of the manufacturing process, the price will be higher~

2. How many snow chains should be installed?

In fact, this is also a choice depending on the specific model. For common two-wheel drive vehicles, it is basically enough to buy a pair of anti-skid chains and install the anti-skid chains on the driving wheels.

3. Storage of snow chains

Anti-skid chains often play a huge role in extreme rain and snow, but extreme weather is relatively rare after all, so how should we store anti-skid chains when we are not using anti-skid chains?

Storage habits will directly affect the service life of the snow chain. Generally speaking, when the anti-skid chains are not used, they should be cleaned and stored after drying. For new anti-skid chains, ensure that the storage place is dry and ventilated. Wrap it in a plastic bag to avoid rust, and the steel nails of the rubber chain and the tendon chain can also be brushed with oil for maintenance~~~