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 M3 coupe
AutoSock SmartGrip
- are simple to fit and give extraordinary grip on ice and snow
- are a budget version of AutoSock, but have a similar performance and wear rate
AutoSock SmartGrip
- are simple to fit and give extraordinary grip on ice and snow
- are a budget version of AutoSock, but have a similar performance and wear rate
AutoSock SmartGrip
- are simple to fit and give extraordinary grip on ice and snow
- are a budget version of AutoSock, but have a similar performance and wear rate
- AutoSock are simple to fit and give extraordinary grip on ice and snow
- Keep a set in the car and don't get caught out in the snow!
- Approved as a snowchain alternative throughout the EU, except Austria, and also in e.g. Norway and Switzerland

- AutoSock are simple to fit and give extraordinary grip on ice and snow
- Keep a set in the car and don't get caught out in the snow!
- Approved as a snowchain alternative throughout the EU, except Austria, and also in e.g. Norway and Switzerland

- AutoSock are simple to fit and give extraordinary grip on ice and snow
- Keep a set in the car and don't get caught out in the snow!
- Approved as a snowchain alternative throughout the EU, except Austria, and also in e.g. Norway and Switzerland

- AutoSock are simple to fit and give extraordinary grip on ice and snow
- Keep a set in the car and don't get caught out in the snow!
- Approved as a snowchain alternative throughout the EU, except Austria, and also in e.g. Norway and Switzerland

- OptiPLUS roof bars are smart looking and really well designed, load bearing to 75kg
- This is the price for the steel bars, but Airo aluminium bars are also available - see the options below
- Fitting kits for future cars are relatively cheap
- Great value!

- CRUZ Airo roof bars look great and are shaped to minimise drag, reducing noise and fuel consumption
- Fitting kits for future cars are also relatively cheap
- Great value!

- CRUZ Airo roof bars look great and are shaped to minimise drag, reducing noise and fuel consumption
- Fitting kits for future cars are also relatively cheap
- Great value!

Tyre: 195/65-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 205/60-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 195/65-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 205/60-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 195/65-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 205/60-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 195/65-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 205/60-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 195/65-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 205/60-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 195/65-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
Tyre: 205/60-15
- 14mm on the wheel
- Ideal for rear wheel drives where space in the wheel arch is limited
- Also ideal for minibuses and vans with twin wheels
- Easier and cleaner to fit than traditional chains
- A really good value modular system
- Uses 'Airo' low noise, low drag aluminium bars
- Flush bars look smart but hold narrower loads than through bars
- Suitable for use with every accessory we sell (any brand) that fits T-track aluminium bars
- A really good value modular system
- Uses 'Airo' low noise, low drag aluminium bars
- Flush bars look smart but hold narrower loads than through bars
- Suitable for use with every accessory we sell (any brand) that fits T-track aluminium bars
Model: 325i Protection
Tyre: 205/50-17
Model: 330i Protection
Tyre: 205/50-17
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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