If you live in a part of the country that has a lot of cold weather, snow and ice, chances are that you have had snow chains on your tires a time or two. Some people say that they would not go through a winter without having these chains on their tires, because of the added safety they provide. Snow chains will provide you with a lot of traction on slippery and snowy roads, and they can keep you from getting into accidents caused by poor weather conditions.