A portion of John Deere Road near the Moline Walmart is closed after a semi-trailer flipped, spilling diesel fuel on the road.

In some places, they're illegal; in others, they're mandatory. What's the deal with tire chains? We tested a few different types to get the scoop on tire chains and tire-chain alternatives.

Users say that Sumitomo Tires are good value for money, but most agree that there are both better and worse tires on the market today.