Cool Tire Picture

I don't see any chains on that wheel, do truckers use chains on ice or just snow?

 

That is a steer tire.

 

Not that I am aware of, but I could be wrong.

 

I just did a DOT search on tire chains lots of info all looks about the same.
I seen nothing about steers.
Metal chains must consist of two circular metal loops, one on each side of the tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tread. Commercial vehicles having four or more drive wheels must chain four wheels. Dual tire chains are acceptable.
NEW VIOLATION PENALTIES
Drivers of commercial vehicles who ignore the chain law can be fined $100 for not putting chains on their vehicles when required. A driver can be fined $500 plus a $60 surcharge if the vehicle is not chained when the law is in effect and as a result blocks the highway.
WHEN ARE CHAINS REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES?
There are two levels of the chain law that will affect commercial vehicles. A vehicle is considered to be a commercial vehicle if it is used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle:

• Has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 lbs. or more inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 lbs.;
• Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.
• Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

LEVELS OF CHAIN LAW FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Level 1
This level of chain law implementation requires that all single axle combination commercial vehicles chain-up. All four wheels of the power drive axle must be chained. Cables are not allowed on single drive axle combination commercial vehicles as an alternative traction device. When level 1 of the chain law is in effect, all other commercial vehicles must have snow tires or chains. Level 1 may be implemented at any time there is snow covering any part off the traveled portion of the pavement on an ascending grade.
Level 2
When the chain law is in effect at this level, chains are required for ALL commercial vehicles. This includes trucks exceeding 26,001 lb. weight, and buses or vehicles that are designed to carry 16 or more passengers. Autotransports must comply with the law to the extent possible without causing damage to hydraulic lines. Buses need to chain only two drive wheel tires. (Cables are not allowed on single drive axle combination units, they must use chains!)
Level 2 may be implemented any time there is snow covering the entire traveled portion of the pavement on an ascending grade or when in the discretion of the highway maintenance supervisor (or designee) road, weather or driving conditions make this restriction necessary to protect the safety of the traveling public or minimize occurrence of road closures.

 

I take it steer wheels have more traction or whats the difference?

 

So you are saying..."Don't chain GANG"! :smt003

GREAT PIC!

 

Steer tires don't pull. Traction comes from the drives. If the drives lose traction you lose control.