a tire chain container and mounting aid is disclosed which includes a pair of hollow shells which , when fastened together in open - face - to - open - face relation , form a closed container capable of containing both of the anti - skid tire chains used in connection with a particular motor vehicle , and which are so contoured and of such structural strength as to be capable of serving as ramps onto which the rear wheels of the motor vehicle may be driven to facilitate mounting of the tire chains .