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.
Travelling with pets
4pets PRO TÜV approved, crash tested dog cages
We're very lucky to be the UK and Irish distributors for 4pets of Switzerland. We think their PRO crash-tested dog cages are the best on the market - they're really good looking and have numerous ease of use features to complement their fundamental strength.
Most cages are only designed to contain a dog, to stop it getting into the driver's area. They'll provide no protection to the humans in the vehicle except in a slow speed collision, and no protection to the dog either. The PRO range is designed to protect both humans and dogs, thanks to the use of energy absorbing materials and intelligent design, all tested and approved by the German TÜV.
Which size is right?
There are 5 different PRO models, each being a different Width. Apart from the smallest size, the Height is the same across the range. There are different options for Length (Small, Medium, Large), reflecting the Length (or depth) of the car boot from the bottom of the rear seat to the tailgate.
There's a list of all the cage dimensions on every product page so, please measure your boot space and order accordingly.
Availability:
Over time we expect to be working with a number of stockists but, for the time being, these cages are only available online.
- The PRO size 1, only available in one size, designed for small breeds such as Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, smaller terriers and toy breeds.
- It's 54.5cm wide, 54.4cm high, and 73.5cm long/deep
- Weight 13.6kg
- The PRO size 1, only available in one size, designed for small breeds such as Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, smaller terriers and toy breeds.
- It's 54.5cm wide, 54.4cm high, and 73.5cm long/deep
- Weight 13.6kg
- The PRO size 2, available in two lengths, is designed for small to medium breeds, e.g. Cocker Spaniel, Boston Terrier or Standard Dachshund.
- This PRO 2 Medium is 54.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 83.5cm long/deep
- Weight 16.3kg
- The PRO size 2, available in two lengths, is designed for small to medium breeds, e.g. Cocker Spaniel, Boston Terrier or Standard Dachshund.
- This PRO 2 Medium is 54.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 83.5cm long/deep
- Weight 16.3kg
- The PRO size 3, available in three lengths, is designed for medium breeds, e.g. Border Collie, Shiba Inu or Beagles
- This PRO 3 Small is 68.0cm wide, 66.0cm high, 73.5cm long/deep
- Weight 16.8kg
- The PRO size 3, available in three lengths, is designed for medium breeds, e.g. Border Collie, Shiba Inu or Beagles
- This PRO 3 Small is 68.0cm wide, 66.0cm high, 73.5cm long/deep
- Weight 16.8kg
- The PRO size 2, available in two lengths, is designed for small to medium breeds, e.g. Cocker Spaniel, Boston Terrier or Standard Dachshund
- This PRO 2 Large is 54.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 93.5cm long/deep
- Weight 17.9kg
- The PRO size 3, available in three lengths, is designed for medium breeds, e.g. Border Collie, Shiba Inu or Beagles
- This PRO 3 Medium is 68.0cm wide, 66.0cm high, 83.5cm long/deep
- Weight 18.7kg
- The PRO size 3, available in three lengths, is designed for medium breeds, e.g. Border Collie, Shiba Inu or Beagles
- This PRO 3 Medium is 68.0cm wide, 66.0cm high, 83.5cm long/deep
- Weight 18.7kg
- The PRO size 3, available in three lengths, is designed for medium breeds, e.g. Border Collie, Shiba Inu or Beagles
- This PRO 3 Large is 68.0cm wide, 66.0cm high, 93.5cm long/deep
- Weight 20.3kg
- The PRO size 3, available in three lengths, is designed for medium breeds, e.g. Border Collie, Shiba Inu or Beagles
- This PRO 3 Large is 68.0cm wide, 66.0cm high, 93.5cm long/deep
- Weight 20.3kg
- The PRO size 4, available in three lengths, is designed with medium to large breeds in mind, e.g. Labrador, Pointer or German Shepherd
- This PRO 4 Small is 81.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 73.5cm long/deep
- Weight 19.5kg
- The PRO size 4, available in three lengths, is designed with medium to large breeds in mind, e.g. Labrador, Pointer or German Shepherd
- This PRO 4 Small is 81.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 73.5cm long/deep
- Weight 19.5kg
- The PRO size 4, available in three lengths, is designed with medium to large breeds in mind, e.g. Labrador, Pointer or German Shepherd
- This PRO 4 Medium is 81.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 83.5cm long/deep
- Weight 21.3kg
- The PRO size 4, available in three lengths, is designed with medium to large breeds in mind, e.g. Labrador, Pointer or German Shepherd
- This PRO 4 Large is 81.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 93.5cm long/deep
- Weight 23.2kg
- The PRO size 4, available in three lengths, is designed with medium to large breeds in mind, e.g. Labrador, Pointer or German Shepherd
- This PRO 4 Large is 81.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 93.5cm long/deep
- Weight 23.2kg
- The PRO size 22 Medium, available in two lengths, is designed for two small to medium sized dogs or, with the dividing panel removed, two medium dogs or one large dog
- This PRO 22 Medium is 96.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 83.5cm long/deep
- Weight 27.9kg
- The PRO size 22 Large, available in two lengths, is designed for two small to medium sized dogs or, with the dividing panel removed, two medium dogs or one large dog
- This PRO 22 Large is 96.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 93.5cm long/deep
- Weight 30.2kg
- The PRO size 22 Large, available in two lengths, is designed for two small to medium sized dogs or, with the dividing panel removed, two medium dogs or one large dog
- This PRO 22 Large is 96.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 93.5cm long/deep
- Weight 30.2kg
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