Why it's important to select the correct vehicle and tyre size
Vehicle
There are a surprising number of vehicles that cannot use traditional snowchains, the types that put chain on the inside of the wheel as well as on the tread. This is usually because there is not enough space between the wheels and the shock absorbers; this can be a problem for ordinary SUVs and 4x4s as well as for high performance cars.
You will find this important information in your car handbook - please check this before using your snowchains! Our database is intended to do the basic work for you but, with so many new vehicles and tyre sizes, it should only ever be treated as a guide.
Tyre size
Please also check your tyre size - if you buy incorrectly-sized chains they will be either too tight or too loose.
Ladder track chains
The good news is that car handbooks usually only refer to "traditional snowchains". Ladder track chains such as the Polaire GRIP and Spikes-Spider range only put chain over the tyre tread, so are not subject to these restrictions. They are also ideal for use on rear wheel drives where there is minimal space between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch.
Snow Chains
Snow chains are technical products and some understanding is required before purchase.
It's very important, to avoid damage to your vehicle, and the chains, that you only
choose chains that are suitable for your vehicle; buying by tyre size alone is no
longer appropriate, especially for passenger cars.
Click on the boxes below and we will give you an overview of the most important things
to think about.
Find snow chains for your vehicle
An introduction to snow chains
- Snow chains are surprisingly quick and easy to fit!
- Using snow chains in the UK is a sensible thing to do
- Snow chains do a different job to AutoSock / snow socks
- We have the biggest range of snow chains in the UK
- What's your tyre size?
- Is there enough space for snowchains?
- Are snow chains permitted on your make, model, tyre size?
- Types of chain: Traditional, Automatic, Front fitting
- Choose by budget
- Choose by ease of fitting and removal
- Choose by brand / quality
Find snow chains for your vehicle
How to fit snow chains
Watch the video guides below to see how to fit the various types of snow chains we offer.
Traditional chains
Automatic chains
Ladder track chains