Tire chain installation
WSDOT issues permits allowing businesses and individuals to install and remove motorist-owned tire chains
WSDOT issues permits allowing businesses and individuals to install and remove motorist-owned tire chains.
How does it work?
WSDOT notifies chain installers when chains are required. They are not required to respond so all drivers should be able to install their own tire chains.
If chain installers are working, drivers pull into locations signed on I-90.
Chain installers cannot sell tire chains and are required to display a WSDOT permit.
What will it cost?
- Passenger vehicle/light duty truck chain installation: $25 per vehicle
- Passenger vehicle/light duty truck chain removal: $10 per vehicle
- Sale of chain tighteners/elastic cords $3 each tightener or cord
- Repair of broken or missing chain link $5 each link
- Large truck (vehicles over 10,000 GVW) - chain installation: $25 per tire chained
- Large truck (vehicles over 10,000 GVW) - Chain removal: $5 per tire chain removed
Slow down on ice and snow.
It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.
Carry chains, practice installing them.
Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.
Pack your winter car kit.
Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.