To improve the mounting and handling of tire chains there is provided a device which easily and quickly can be attached and dismantled by anyone without tools. The device comprises two attaching bars whereby the first bar is fastened to a gripping element with an eye on each side and the second one is fastened to a gripping element with an eye and is formed with a hook on the other end, turned in 90.degree.. The hook is hooked around the first bar, slips down toward the eye and the device is attached.