How to Install Quick Fit Tire Chains

Any time you’re driving in the mountains or snowy areas, there’s a chance you’ll need snow chains to travel safely. With quick-fit snow chains from Les Schwab, you’ll be ready for anything the weather can throw your way. Best of all, these snow chains are easy to install with our step-by-step guide.

Be ready for any weather at your local Les Schwab. Get your set of Quick-Fit chains along with a few tips on how to install them. And remember, if you don’t use your chains all winter long, you can return them to Les Schwab for a full refund in the spring.

Find what you need by browsing our snow chain and sock collection:
lesschwab.com/more/tire-chains

Order online now and pick up in your closet store later and a member of our team can walk you through how to install them for this upcoming winter season.

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Chapters:
0:00 Get the Right Set of Chains at Your Local Les Schwab
0:14 Steps to Install Quick-Fit Style Chains
0:19 What Tires to Install Chains On
0:31 Practice Installing Chain Before You Need Them
1:03 Park, Set Your Brake and Open Your Chains & Instructions
1:18 Untangle the First Chain, Position Hands and Hooks Correctly
1:41 Lay Chains on Ground and Push Behind Your Tire
1:49 Grab Both Ends and Pull Them Over the Top of the Tire
1:57 Connect the Yellow and Blue Ends
2:06 Connect the Red Hook to the First Gold Link
2:17 Push the Connect Chain Over the Top of the Tire Until Centered
2:29 Connect the Red Draw Chain and Chain Guide, Tighten & Secure
3:10 Repeat Steps on Opposite Side of Vehicle
3:17 Drive Forward to Settle Chains
3:26 Remove Extra Slack in Chains
3:56 Additional Tips for Chain Safety
4:16 Remove Chains in Safe Location
4:30 Pull Forward or Back Once Chains Are Disconnected
4:38 Dry Chains Before Storing
4:43 Return Unused Chains in Spring for a Full Refund