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.
Please confirm that your vehicle is shown correctly below
Your vehicle
Alpina BMW D10 (E39) Touring (2001 to 2004)
Alpina BMW D10 (E39) Touring (2001 to 2004)
It's really important to select the correct vehicle, paying attention to the year of the manufacture
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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.
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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.
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.