Even with snow tires, chains increase the friction coefficient between a tire’s rubber and the slippery surface on extremely snow- and ice-covered roads to provide an additional layer of ...

Are winter tires better than chains? Winter tires are engineered with rubber compounds that stay soft and flexible when temperatures drop below 45°, which allows them to grip frozen roads.

Bridgestone is driving an initiative to accelerate the commercial launch of tires made from plant-based synthetic rubber.