Pewag Snow Tire Chains

Pewag is one of the original snow tire chain manufacturers. Based in Austria, this company makes everything from basic, ladder-style chains to premium, automatically adjusting tire chains. Each product line offered by Pewag has its own set of features and benefits, as detailed below.

Pewag All Square Tire Chains

Standard chains done right, these traditional, ladder-pattern snow chains are made of high-quality material for lasting effectiveness. The installation on these chains is more involved than it is with Pewag's premium lines, but if you're looking for rugged durability at a good price, the All Square chains are for you.

Construction

• Nickel manganese alloy steel is strong and corrosion resistant
• Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
• Standard ladder pattern provides good traction as you drive forward

Installation

• Lay chains out in front of your tires
• Drive onto chains
• Hook chains around tires
• Tighten chains manually
  • Twist cams are available on some chains to ease adjustment
  • Rubber adjusters can be purchased separately to help achieve perfect fit

Or...

• Drape chains over stationary tire
• Move vehicle forward, turning wheel so that you can reach around to access the rear of the tire
• Hook chains in place at bottom
• Adjust manually

To see a video demonstration of the installation process for these tire chains, see our Tire Chains Installation and Review Videos page.

Pewag CL Tire Chains

Pewag's CL chains offer excellent coverage along with simple installation. A tensioning chain is used to fit the chains, making installation easier than with traditional chains.

Construction

• Titanium alloy steel is strong, durable and corrosion resistant
• Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
• Diamond pattern provides great tire coverage for increased chain-to-road contact
  • Excellent traction and stopping power when driving forward and when making turns

Installation

1. Arrange chain behind the tire with the tensioning lever, tensioning spring, and tensioning chain facing out.
2. Place the mounting cable at an angle across the top half of the tire and hook it to the chain.
3. Drive forward slowly. This will pull the chain onto the tire. Remove the mounting cable.
4. Connect the side chains on the inside and outside of the tire.
5. Hook the tensioning chain to the side chain with the integrated lever. Then twist the lever to pull the tensioning chain taut and secure it in place.

Pewag ASV Tire Chains

Pewag's ASV chains offer the best coverage with an asymmetrical pattern that runs across your tire's tread. This "full coverage" chain is designed for heavy-duty applications and severe weather conditions. Installation is identical to that of the CL chains.

Construction

• Titanium alloy steel is strong, durable and corrosion resistant
• Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
• Asymmetrical pattern provides superior tire coverage for the best chain-to-road contact
  • Exceptional forward, lateral and stopping traction

Installation

1. Arrange chain behind the tire with the tensioning lever, tensioning spring, and tensioning chain facing out.
2. Place the mounting cable at an angle across the top half of the tire and hook it to the chain.
3. Drive forward slowly. This will pull the chain onto the tire. Remove the mounting cable.
4. Connect the side chains on the inside and outside of the tire.
5. Hook the tensioning chain to the side chain with the integrated lever. Then twist the lever to pull the tensioning chain taut and secure it in place.

Pewag Brenta-C 4x4 Tire Chains

The Brenta-C 4x4 chains are designed for trucks and SUVs. They feature color-coded connections and rubber adjusters to ease installation.

Construction

• Titanium alloy steel is strong, durable and corrosion resistant
• Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
• Diamond pattern provides great tire coverage for increased chain-to-road contact
  • Excellent traction and stopping power when driving forward and when making turns

Installation

1. Unwrap the chain and arrange it around the tire with the main hook in the front.
2. Hook the cable ends together.
3. Hook the blue chain to the chain network.
4. Push the steel cable behind the wheel, positioning it so that it does not touch the tread.
5. Pull the red chain through the swivel device to tighten.
6. Tension the chain by leading the red strand through the plastic clips and attaching the rubber end to the outer blue chain.
7. Drive forward about 100 meters.
8. Recheck the tension on the chains and tighten as needed.

Pewag Sportmatik Tire Chains

One of Pewag's premium lines, the Sportmatik tire chains install in a snap. Just wrap each chain around your tires, make the required connections and activate the built-in tensioning devices to automatically tension the chains as you drive off.

Construction

• Titanium alloy steel is strong, durable and corrosion resistant
• Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
• Diamond pattern provides great tire coverage for increased chain-to-road contact
  • Excellent traction and stopping power when driving forward and when making turns

Installation

1. Spread the chain around the back of the tire.
2. Connect the cable on the back side of the tire.
3. Connect the top tensioning device to the inner, tensioning chain with the top-mounted, dual hook.
4. Pull the chain over the top and around to the front of the tire.
5. Fit the chain around the tire, making sure that the tensioners are in the front. Connect the inner chain to the outer traction chain at the bottom of the tire using the large red hook.
6. Activate the tensioning devices to ratchet the chain tightly into place.
7. Chains should automatically center and align as you drive away.

To see a video demonstration of the installation process for these tire chains, see our Tire Chains Installation and Review Videos page.

Pewag Servo RS Tire Chains

The Servo RS tire chains are just one step above the Sportmatik line. Once the chains are wrapped around your tires and all the connections are made, simply activate the built-in ratcheting servo. This device automatically tensions the chains as you drive off for quick, simple adjustment.

Construction

• Titanium alloy steel is strong, durable and corrosion resistant
• Square links provide good traction in snow and excellent grip on ice
• Diamond pattern provides great tire coverage for increased chain-to-road contact
  • Excellent traction and stopping power when driving forward and when making turns
• Plastic bumpers keep chains from scratching your rims

Installation

1. Spread the chain around the back of the tire.
2. Connect the cable on the back side of the tire.
3. Pull the chain over the top and around to the front of the tire. Connect the servo device to the inner, tensioning chain with the top-mounted, dual hook.
4. Fit the chain around the tire, making sure that the servo is in the front.
5. Connect the inner chain to the outer traction chain at the bottom of the tire using the large red hook.
6. Activate the servo device to ratchet the chain tightly into place.
7. Drive off and chains will automatically center and align.