1. Lay chains out flat, remove all tangles. When chains are placed on tire, cross chain hook eyes must face up.  Damage to your tires could result if hooks face against tire.

2. Lay chain over tire, cross chain hooks up and fastener on the outside of tire. Tuck first cross chain under tire.

note: cams face tire  tread before tightening insert cam in slot, turn  the cam clockwise until stop cam will face toward the wheel when turned to lock position

3.  Move tire until lever fastener is axle high.

open position locked position

4.  Hook inside fastener first.  Remove slack and hook outside fastener.  Make chain as tight as possible by hand without the use of tools.  Drive approximately 1/4 mile stop and retighten.

5.  Install tensioner as shown below:

fold over locking latch:

the following applies to truck chains with cams installed

insert cam in slot, turn  the cam clockwise until stop

cam will face toward the wheel when turned to lock position

Untangling Tire Chains:

CAUTION

ADJUSTMENT:Tire chains are designed to fit a range of tire sizes and tread designs. The overall length of the chains may be longer  than necessary.  As long as the cross chain width is correct, the overall length can  be shortened by removing 1 (or more) cross chains by prying the cross chain hook open and removing the entire cross chain.  The hooks holding the cross chain to the side chain are not hardened and can be opened with a chisel or vise.

Do Not remove cross chain from the fastener side. Remove cross chain from the tail end as shown above.

Common household tools Required - cold chisel, pliers, hammer, goggles.   We do offer chain repair tools, please click on http://tirechain.com/tirechain-pliars.htm .

Turn cross chain hook to be removed on its side as shown above.

Carefully drive chisel into fastener, spreading it open.

If necessary to reinstall cross chain, close fastener with pliers as shown above.

The extra length of side chain can be removed by cutting it off.  But it is our recommendation, to wire tie the extra length to the side chain.  This way if the additional length is needed in the future, it will be there.

Important!! Prefit prior to use.  Maximum speed is 25 MPH.  Buyer shall not be entitle to recover any incidental or consequential damages.  No compensation will be made for labor claim, delays, or damages incurred by using our products. Caution: All traction products will wear out with use. If this should occur, stop immediately and repair or replace.  Tirechain.com and South Fork Hardware are not responsible for injury or vehicle damage.