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.
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![Atera NOVA 6 ski carrier with roof bars](/gal/ski/Atera-NOVA-6-ski-carrier-no-AR2726-for-6-pairs-skis_05Z.jpg)
The NOVA 6 features a really neat fast-fitting system which is suitable for use on both rectangular bars and aerobars, including all Atera, CRUZ, Thule and Whispbars bars. Aerobar adapters are included. Sold in pairs, they have a smart aerodynamic aluminium frame, thick and squidgy rubber padding, a robust push-button release which you can punch with a gloved hand and a big spring to flick the carrier open.
Roof bars for Citroen Spacetourer L3 (long) (2016 onwards)
- Atera is Germany's specialist roof bar manufacturer
- These roof bars are supplied fully assembled and ready for use
- These handsome low noise, low drag aerofoil bars are our Best Buy roof bars for this vehicle!
- Clever technology means that you don't need to fill the slots with rubber to keep them quiet
- 78mm wide by 27mm deep
- A top quality modular system: Foot Pack, SquareBars, Adapter Kit, locks included
- Steel SquareBars: 32mm wide x 22mm deep x 150cm long
- Made from plastic-coated galvanised steel
- Some watersports and ski accessories will not fit to SquareBars
- Max load weight 100kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
- Parts for 753 system also shown
- A top quality modular system: Foot Pack, WingBars, Adapter Kit, locks included
- Aluminium WingBars: 80mm wide x 28mm deep x 150cm long
- Aerofoil shape - low drag and low noise
- Channel in top of bars - use T-track adapters to fix accessories
- Max load weight 100kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
- Parts for 753 system also shown
- A top quality modular system: Foot Pack, WingBars, Adapter Kit, locks included
- Black aluminium WingBars: 80mm wide x 28mm deep x 150cm long
- Aerofoil shape - low drag and low noise
- Channel in top of bars - use T-track adapters to fix accessories
- Max load weight 100kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
- Parts for 753 system also shown
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