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2. Snow chains - Wikipedia

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   Automatic tire chains are permanently mounted near the drive tires and engage by turning a switch, then move into position to fling the pieces of chain under the tires automatically. Automatic chains were invented in 1941 in the United States [1] and Sweden in 1977 [citation needed]. Snow chains, or tire chains, are devices fitted to the tires ...

3. Snow socks - Wikipedia

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   Snow socks are sold in pairs and come in sizes that are specific to a range of tire codes. Snow sock sizes are available for different motor vehicle classes, but most snow sock brands focus on cars and pickup trucks rather than semi-trailer trucks or larger vehicles. Since the largest variation of snow socks is in the market for cars and pickup ...

4. Snow tire - Wikipedia

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   [14] [15] In addition, tire chains must be fitted for all vehicles on rural designated highways in snow country regions when regulated by traffic signs requiring tire chains. [16] In many prefectures, tread grooves of snow tires are worn off for more than 50% of their original depth, tires must be replaced to meet the legal requirements. [14]

5. List of bicycle parts - Wikipedia

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   Chain tensioner: a device to maintain proper chain tension; Chaintug: a device to aid in setting the proper chain tension; Cluster: a bicycle cogset, either a freewheel, or cassette; Cogset: the set of rear sprockets that attaches to the hub on the rear wheel; Cone: holds bearings in place, pressed against the cup; Cotter: pin for attaching ...

6. Bar grip - Wikipedia

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   They perform well on snow and carry chains well, but their large area of smooth unbroken rubber makes them poor performers on ice. The small footprint of the bar grip tread makes them perform poorly on sand. Even in the 1930s, 'balloon' tyres with wider treads, smaller tread patterns and lower pressures, were available for desert use. [5] [6]

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