The 9 Best tire Chain Locks (2023 reviews)

The abus tire chain lock's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. When it comes to protecting lives and valuables, abus provides security solutions to help you feel safe and secure. It is a little bit heavy but necessary for the level of protection it affords your valuable bicycles. It fits together well additionally it is the 2’ 12k (1/2) chain. It is excellent for motorized vehicles, or locking your bicycle in front of your house.

It is a very substantial chain that weighs about 3.5 lbs per foot. It is not impervious to the portable electric grinder. The design allows the narrow link to pass through the wider one to accept multiple locks. The chain is also very short and 2 feet is about enough length to get around a motorcycle tire and that is about it. It would take a few minutes with a cutting wheel or torch to breech this.

Why We Like This:

Nylon cover is very well thought out and useful
Works perfect with abus 37rk/80mm granit plus padlock
Perfect chain for locking your bike up

Best For vans: Trimax tire Chain Lock

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Next on the list, we've got yet another lock that manages to win our hearts. It's the trimax tire chain lock and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient lock you can buy. It is great for spare tire on boat trailer on a large. It is easy to install and does the job well. The kayaks and storage rack have suitable points to lock with. It will fit through the spokes. It is great for securing jeeps, truck spare tires and vans. It is long enough to go around the frame. The extra security is reassuring. It is a very high quality lock.

Why We Like This:

Nice flexible and plastic covered lock
Nice heavy duty cable and locking mechanism
Worked really well to lock spare tire to roof rack
Fit the need for securing spare tire on trailer

Best For Motorcycle Security: Kryptonite disk Lock

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Kryptonite line of lock come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. This chain can definitely protect you from thieves, as well as tanks and artillery. It is larger than most semi-truck chains. It feels very secure and hard to break into. It is designed for motorcycle security, but that's fine. It includes maximum security new york disc lock with 15mm max-performance steel shackle with a 15mm max-performance steel shackle. It's incredibly heavy, which means it's really only practical at home.

The Full sized bolt cutters are about as discreet as a zip cutter which will absolutely make it through. It is perfect for garages in high theft areas.

Why We Like This:

Heavy duty chain with heavy duty lock
Works great no thefts since installing it
Good brand reputation

Best For High Theft risk CITIES: via Velo Bike Lock

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It is a great lock to carry in a car for a hitch bike rack. The Via Velo locks are heavy duty and made of hardened steel to keep your valuable bike as safe as possible. It is easy to mount, with 2 types of screws (long/short) to mount over different places on your bike. The length of U-shape is enough to lock frame and rear wheel to the rack which is cemented to the ground, and the cable is long enough to lock front wheel.

The cable is long enough, 5 1/2 inches to easily connect around two bikes and a secure base, with room to spare. The locking mechanism is smooth and they provide a pair of keys. It's tough, simple to lock and flexible to mount in several locations.

Why We Like This:

Heavy duty great for its value
Unlocking is very convenient and smooth
Very durable but also very heavy
Not super heavy, and the locking mechanism works very smoothly

Best Chain: Kryptonite tire Chain Lock

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The kryptonite tire chain lock's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. If you live in an apartment or don't have a garage, this is a great investment. This chain and lock is as solid as it gets. Well constructed, it is likely to withstand most theft attempts. It's basically indestructible, but it's also super heavy. The weather and heat resistant nylon cover protects the tempered boron manganese chain. It is carried via around the neck.

The lock is heavy duty, unpickable* if that's a word, and comes with a LED lit key and two basic spare keys.

Why We Like This:

Best security lock, 10lb heavy, able to wear as a belt while riding
Comes in two sizes, 3ft and 5ft
Definitely made for a motorcycle not a bike

Best Heavy Chain: BIGLUFU tire Chain Lock

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This lock is very sturdy and durable. It is 60” / 150cm, long enough to lock 3 to 4 motorcycles together, also ideal for locking lawnmowers, sports equipment, tool boxes, motorcycle & scooter, skateboards, gates, fences, grills, ladders etc. It is made of hard and durable stainless steel, never bent or twist. The chain lock is wrapped by a water-resistant nylon sleeve, which is scratch-proof and wear-resistant, and protects the chain from scratching your property.

Why We Like This:

Bike alarm that hides, and a cellular tracker
A great gift to friends, families, or students who needs it
New and hot release

Best For money: CYCLESPEED tire Chain Lock

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If you're looking for an easily stored bike lock, that is also heavy duty, this one might work well for you. It's a clever lock, lite weight compact and far more secure than any chain or cable system. It is easy to use with large numbers on dials that are easy to read. The code wheel is soft to rotate, and each turn, you can hear “click. The bike lock easily winds up for compact storage.

The strap is made out of solid plastic and breaks off like a brittle glass glass. There is enough length to go through tire and frame or both tires when the bike is in a folded position. This is a great lock, simple and easy to use, and does not get tangled under the bike seat or gears like other cord locks can do. It is good quality, secure, compact, and very handy.

Why We Like This:

Comes with mounting hardware for your bike
Innovative and practical design that does not weigh you down
Appears strong enough to keep your bike safe for short periods of time
Folds up tight, has a nice mount

Best For expensive Bikes: via Velo tire Chain Lock

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The via velo tire chain lock is capable of outshining several other lock featured in this list in overall features for the price point. Via Velo locks are heavy duty and made of hardened steel to keep your valuable bike as safe as possible. It’s easier to get the folding arms to wrap around a bike stand or a metal pole and feed this through your wheel and around your frame. These are a very nicely made set of locks and they are very compact to carry around. The action and motion of the locks is very smooth, and they feel very sturdy.

These folding locks include a robust rubberized mount, which can be mounded using the rubberized Velcro straps, or bolted into the standard water bottle mounting holes found in nearly every bike. The included cases are easy to mount on the bike frames, or they can be easily stored in a backpack as they take up very little space and don't add much weight. These are heavy duty and the finish is somewhat glossy so little risk of damaging your bike frames. It is a perfect size for e-bikes and fat tire scooters.

Why We Like This:

Comes with a carrying case to attach to your bike or whatever
Versatile locks for a variety of securing needs
New and hot release

Best For Scooter: Seatylock tire Chain Lock

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It is best lock available for a scooter or motor bike. The mounting system holds the lock securely to the bike, and holds them quietly while you're riding. The lock is just long enough to loop the frame, rear wheel and bike post. It also has a reach much longer than most u-locks.

The lock is easy to use and the harness is excellent. It can mount on the bike without being in the way. These are covered with a rubber coating to somewhat protect the paint. It fits in a jersey pocket or saddle bag.

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