In 2006, the State Legislature authorized WSDOT to issue permits allowing businesses and individuals to install and remove motorist-owned tire chains.

How Does it Work?

WSDOT has installed signs along I-90 and US 2 highlighting chain-up services. Drivers pull into these locations and signal to the chain installer they are ready. Chain installers cannot sell tire chains. However, they offer expertise installing tire chains quickly which increases safety and convenience.

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

Tax is included in all prices listed above.

Chain Installer Permit Requirements - Winter Season 2006-07 (pdf 24 kb)