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.
Your vehicle
Seat Altea XL (2007 to 2015)
Seat Altea XL (2007 to 2015)
It's really important to select the correct vehicle, paying attention to the year of the manufacture
Thule SnowPack ski carrier no. 7326 - 6 pairs - silver
Our Price
£199.95
RRP: £229.99
Code: TU7326
Overview:
A smart looking and easy to use height adjustable ski carrier which can be raised to avoid roof damage caused by skis with high bindings.
Fits T-track aluminium bars (an adapter 8897 is available separately if you have steel 32 x 22mm bars - listed below).
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A smart looking and easy to use height adjustable ski carrier which can be raised to avoid roof damage caused by skis with high bindings.
Fits T-track aluminium bars (an adapter 8897 is available separately if you have steel 32 x 22mm bars - listed below).
A smart and sleek ski carrier with a range of great features. It carries skis and snowboards securely with ultra-soft rubber arms that grip without scratching. It's height adjustable for skis with high bindings. It can adjust to fit different thicknesses of skis and boards thanks to an integrated vertical spring hinge system. This also keeps the height of the rack to a minimum when unloaded. Other features include:
- 75cm loading width
- Extra large push-button, easy to use even with ski gloves on
- Wide rubber protectors
- Room for high bindings
- Locks the skis to carrier
- The ski carrier can be locked to the roof bars
- Fits T-track aluminium bars (including Thule, Atera, Cruz and Whispbar)
An adapter 8897 is available separately if you have steel 32 x 22mm bars - listed below.
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Delivery charges and arrangements:
We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.
These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.
This Item (Standard sized items) |
Express Delivery |
£ 9.50 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard Delivery |
£ 6.50 |
3 to 4 working days |
Delivery of other items
Small items & Spare parts |
Express delivery |
£ 6.95 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard delivery |
£ 4.95 |
3 to 4 working days |
Roof boxes |
Express Delivery |
£ 19.50 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard Delivery |
£ 14.50 |
3 to 4 working days |
Dropracks and Roof tents |
Express Delivery |
£ 19.50 |
2 working days |
Delivery times
Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).
Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders Express Delivery orders placed before before the cut-off times shown below will usually be desptached on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after these cut-off times will be despatched the next working day.
Small and Standard Sized Items |
Order by 4pm for same day despatch |
Roof Boxes, Dog Cages, Dropracks and Roof Tents |
Order by 1pm for same day despatch |
Delivery FAQs
When will my order arrive?
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above.
What about Next Working Day delivery?
Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next working day, if the order is placed before the cut-off time (see above). Some will arrive on the second working day if there has been a "split-delivery". So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer.
Is my delivery day guaranteed?
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.
Do I need to be at home?
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.
Payment options:
We take the following cards, and also PayPal. Please note that the entry on your card statement will be from "The Roof Box Company".
Secure payments
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View Specs Sheet PDF
Technical specifications at a glance:
Fits square bars (32 x 22mm): yes, with adapter 8897 available separately
Fits aerobars: yes
Loading width: 750mm
Total width: 860mm
Room for high bindings: yes
Max number of skis: 6 pairs
Max number of snowboards: 4
Locks skis to carrier: yes
Locks carrier to bars: yes
Weight: 4.8kg
Warranty: 2 years (plus an extra 3 years if you register the product with Thule)
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Estimates for the maximum number of skis a rack will carry are for traditional skis, not carving skis. As carving skis are wider than standard skis you might not be able to carry the maximum number in this carrier, often one pair less. Check the loading width of the ski carrier (see the specifications tab) against your skis to be sure.
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To find the spare parts you need, please see the diagram below, identify the product codes, then choose them from the list below. If you need more than 1 of any item, change the quantities in the Shopping Basket.
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Fitting PDFs Thule SnowPack - How to fit
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Description
Delivery charges and Payment options
Specifications
Varying ski widths?
Spare parts
Fitting instructions and videos