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.
Roof Boxes: Short roofboxes
Short roof boxes continue to be very popular, especially on smaller cars. A short roofbox can easily double the load carrying space of a small hatchback, giving space and comfort for all passengers when on holiday or having a weekend away.
Most of these roof boxes are full width, but there'll usually also be space on the roof bars for one bike carrier if you use T-track aluminium bars. If you're using the cheaper steel bars, and want to carry a bike, then you should have a look at our medium-width family roof box range.
How to decide:
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1Roof box basics
- Almost any box can be fitted to any car
- Roofboxes are fitted to roof bars going across the car
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2Thinking and deciding
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3Why buy from us?
- 20 years experience selling roof boxes
- Buy in confidence with our 90 day roof box exchange scheme
- Unbeatable customer services & advice
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