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.

BMW
also known as - BMW X3 (E83)
For cars with roof rails
- A high quality anti-slip boot liner with a 3.5cm rim around the edge
- A mid-market price but with many of the qualities associated with much more expensive liners!
- Designed and made in Spain by CRUZ
- Solid, non-locking steel bars; good value
- 115cm long by 30mm wide by 20mm deep
- Excellent value modular roof bar system
- Smart looking, well designed, easy to fit
- Steel bars are 130cm long, 30mm wide x 20mm deep
- Maximum load 75kg, depending on the vehicle’s load limit
- provides much better protection than a low-sided liner
- allows you to use your smart and clean car for jobs that usually require a van or a pickup
- is good value for money, with a 10 year warranty!
- Excellent value modular aluminium bar system
- Smart looking, well designed, easy to fit
- Airo bars are 128cm long, 80mm wide x 28cm deep
- Maximum load 75kg, depending on the vehicle's load limit
- Excellent value modular aluminium bar system
- Smart looking, well designed, easy to fit
- Airo bars are 128cm long, 80mm wide x 28cm deep
- Maximum load 75kg, depending on the vehicle's load limit
- These handsome low noise, low drag aerofoil bars are our Best Buy roof bars for vehicles with raised roof rails!
- Clever technology means that you don't need to fill the slots with rubber to keep them quiet
- 78mm wide by 27mm deep

- triple ice-breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
- These handsome low noise, low drag aerofoil bars are our Best Buy roof bars for vehicles with raised roof rails!
- Clever technology means that you don't need to fill the slots with rubber to keep them quiet
- 78mm wide by 27mm deep

Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Automatic chain tensioning system
- Ice breaking traction bars
- 12mm chains for SUVs with limited wheel clearance
- ice breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
- 12mm chains for SUVs with limited wheel clearance
- Automatic chain tensioning system
- Ice breaking traction bars
- ice breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
- 12mm chains for SUVs with limited wheel clearance
- Automatic chain tensioning system
- Ice breaking traction bars
- ice breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- 12mm chains for SUVs with limited wheel clearance
- Automatic chain tensioning system
- Ice breaking traction bars
- ice breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- 12mm chains for SUVs with limited wheel clearance
- Automatic chain tensioning system
- Ice breaking traction bars
- ice breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- 12mm chains for SUVs with limited wheel clearance
- Automatic chain tensioning system
- Ice breaking traction bars
- ice breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- 12mm chains for SUVs with limited wheel clearance
- Automatic chain tensioning system
- Ice breaking traction bars
- ice breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
- 12mm chains for SUVs with limited wheel clearance
- Automatic chain tensioning system
- Ice breaking traction bars
- ice breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
- The world's quietest roof rack is now available for low profile mounting between the roof rails - the "Whispbar Aero-X". Superb!
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- These are the quietest roof bars on the planet…
- …because they have the lowest drag
- Fuel efficiency + silence = leave the bars in place
- Handsome styling = leave the bars in place
- Outstanding long term value, thanks to SmartFoot. Use the same bars on all vehicle roof types, from plain roofs to raised roof rails
- SmartFill keeps the T-tracks closed and saves a lot of effort
- Through bars allow you to maximise your load carrying space
- These are the quietest roof bars on the planet…
- …because they have the lowest drag
- Fuel efficiency + silence = leave the bars in place
- Handsome styling = leave the bars in place
- Outstanding long term value, thanks to SmartFoot. Use the same bars on all vehicle roof types, from plain roofs to raised roof rails
- SmartFill keeps the T-tracks closed and saves a lot of effort
- Through bars allow you to maximise your load carrying space
- StreamLine, Yakima's clever, modular roof bar system
- Minimal drag: the JetStream crossbars include Yakima's patented innovations
- Minimal drag: quiet and fuel-efficient
- 140cm black JetStream through bars maximise load-carrying space
- StreamLine, Yakima's clever, modular roof bar system
- Minimal drag: the JetStream crossbars include Yakima's patented innovations
- Minimal drag: quiet and fuel-efficient
- 140cm silver JetStream through bars maximise load-carrying space
- Flush bars have the same technical features as Through bars
- They’re styled to integrate with your vehicle
- Superb looks, but check that the T-track is long enough for what you want to carry
- Flush bars have the same technical features as Through bars
- They’re styled to integrate with your vehicle
- Superb looks, but check that the T-track is long enough for what you want to carry
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- Tough, smart, 137cm heavy duty aluminium bars
- Standard width T-track slots
- 100kg load limit (two bars)
- Airflow diffuser strips reduce noise and drag
- Integrated tie down points
- StreamLine, Yakima's clever, modular roof bar system
- Minimal drag: the JetStream crossbars include Yakima's patented innovations
- Minimal drag: quiet and fuel-efficient
- Black JetStream FX flush bars, maximum 98cm
- Really smart looking; check that the T-track is long enough for what you want to carry
- StreamLine, Yakima's clever, modular roof bar system
- Minimal drag: the JetStream crossbars include Yakima's patented innovations
- Minimal drag: quiet and fuel-efficient
- Silver JetStream FX flush bars, maximum 98cm
- Really smart looking; check that the T-track is long enough for what you want to carry
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- 9mm chains designed for SUVs and crossovers with very limited wheel clearance
- Triple ice-breaking traction bars
- Easy and intuitive fitting, automatic tensioning via a spring loaded system
- "No tangle chains" - they come out of their soft carry case ready to fit!
- Superior alloy rim protection
- The Thule Edge Foot Pack 7204 attaches to roof rails on this vehicle
- It must be used together with a pair of Thule Edge WingBars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load: 75kg, product weight: 3.65kg
- 10mm links
- A superb chain system that, with very little practice, can be fitted in about 15 seconds. Easy-fit SUV chains should appeal to anyone who needs to fit and remove chains several times on a journey.
- 10mm links
- A superb chain system that, with very little practice, can be fitted in about 15 seconds. Easy-fit SUV chains should appeal to anyone who needs to fit and remove chains several times on a journey.
- 10mm links
- A superb chain system that, with very little practice, can be fitted in about 15 seconds. Easy-fit SUV chains should appeal to anyone who needs to fit and remove chains several times on a journey.
- 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
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
Suitable with Bridgestone Turanza tyres
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- The Thule Edge Foot Pack 7204 attaches to roof rails on this vehicle
- It must be used together with a pair of Thule Edge WingBars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load: 75kg, product weight: 3.65kg
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- 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 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 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 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 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
- This Threshold version has a raised door - so you can still open the door even in cars with a deeper boot floor
- 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
- Suitable for vehicles that cannot use traditional snow chains and vehicles with limited space around the wheel arch to fit chains
- The fastest and easiest chain to fit
- Can be used with traction control and ABS
- Can be resized to fit almost every tyre!
- 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 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
- This Threshold version has a raised door - so you can still open the door even in cars with a deeper boot floor
- Load your roof at waist height! On the level!
- Turn a handle and up it goes
- Carrying kayaks? A roof box? Bikes? A roof top tent?
- Let Dropracks do the work, with ease and style
- Load weight 75kg, loading width 130cm, weight 29kg
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