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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Crash tested Dog Cages for Subaru Outback (2021 onwards)
Our range of crash-tested dog cages
We stock two brands of crash-tested cage, both tested to the same TÜV standards, which require that the dog is contained in the cage in a variety of crash situations. Both are easy to assemble and easy to live with, for example with doors which click shut as they close so you can keep both hands free to control your dog.
Thule Allax cages are a modern take on the variable length cage; they look very smart and are very well made, mostly of aluminium and steel; the steel back panel includes an escape hatch. 4pets PRO cages are of equal quality, designed with pet comfort and safety in mind, with a patented back panel, the ‘Impact Protection System’, which expands to absorb the kinetic energy of a dog being thrown against it, and then releases this energy in a controlled way so the dog has every possible chance of surviving a crash.
- 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 Allax XS is suitable for small breeds such as Chihuahuas, Miniature Dachshunds, small terriers and toy breeds.
- It's 50cm wide, 50cm high and 66cm to 72cm long/deep
- Weight 15.5kg
- 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 Allax S is suitable for small to medium breeds, e.g. Cocker Spaniel, Boston Terrier or Standard Dachshund.
- It's 55cm wide, 58cm high and 72cm to 80cm long/deep
- Weight 17.7kg
- The Allax M Compact is suitable for medium breeds, e.g.
- It's 65cm wide, 65cm high and 77cm to 82cm long/deep
- Weight 22kg
- The Allax M is suitable for medium breeds, e.g.
- It's 65cm wide, 65cm high and 82cm to 90cm long/deep
- Weight 22.3kg
- The Allax L Compact is suitable for large breeds, e.g.
- It's 70cm wide, 69cm high and 87cm to 93cm long/deep
- Weight 24.3kg
- 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
Unfortunately there are no 4pets PRO cages or Thule Allax available for your vehicle because of the size of the boot or the shape of the tailgate.
Alternative options
4pets Caree car seat travel system
The 4pets Caree is designed for cats and dogs up to 15kg and is fixed to the vehicle seat with a seatbelt, or (with an accessory) to any pair of ISOFIX latch points.
It's designed for safety, and has passed TÜV's crash- testing regime. It's also designed for ease of use, with a door on each side (one-handed opening and closing), and a very cosy bed that’s easily removed for hand washing.
![4pets Caree pet carrier in smoked pearl](/gal/pet/4pets-caree-dog-crate-smoked-pearl-02Z.jpg)
- A state-of-the-art travel system for small pets, to 15kg
- Crash-tested safety - always reassuring to know!
- Fits via seatbelt (max. 15kg) or (quicker) via ISOFIX latching points (max. 8kg)
- Removable and washable bedding
- Three colour options: Black, Cool Grey and Smoked Pearl
Fabric cages and crates
Our range of fabric dog crates constructed from only the best quality materials are perfect for travelling with your pet, providing them with a cosier refuge than a steel cage or plastic crate.
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Pet Tubes are designed for use on the rear seat of your car. There's plenty of space and ventilation for the dog, and all dog hairs and dried mud etc. will be kept inside the Pet Tube, not on the car seats.
Available in small or large
![EB Dog Bag](/gal/dbg/ERDB_01Z.jpg)
Dog Bag is fundamentally a much gentler, warmer, and all round snugger refuge for a pet than a steel cage or a plastic crate. The base is square rather than rectangular so it takes up less space in the boot of the car, and the top of it squashes down in low ceiling cars.
Available in extra small, small, medium or large
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