The tread is designed to pull through the snow and the rubber is softer so that it can conform to the surface of the road.
Snow tire chains can be purchased at almost any store that sells tires in an area that it snows. Walmart is one place that sells snow tire chains. It is also possible to find them online at any tire store.
Michelin and Goodyear both make excellent tires, in various sizes and adherences.
snowflakes snowballz snow tire
Mud and Snow
Studded snow tire.
Fat tire bikes perform well in snow conditions due to their wide tires that provide better traction and stability on snowy surfaces. The large surface area of the tires helps to distribute weight evenly, allowing the bike to float on top of the snow rather than sinking in. This makes fat tire bikes a popular choice for winter riding and exploring snowy terrain.
Cooper Tire
Eldorado makes this tire.. IT is a division of Cooper tire
They are metal Pins that are stamped into a tire and they help you get more grip on snow and ice. :D
Hercules Hercules Hercules. I have them on my Ranger and my wifes Windstar. The Windstar looks like it's ready for cross-country. All I can say is they are better then any other tire I have had.
It depends where you live, but tire chains will certainly be very useful if you live in an area where there is a lot of snow in the winter. If you decide to get tire chains, it is important that you chose snow chains that fit your car.
Mud & Snow.