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 M5 four door saloon
- Designed and made in Spain by CRUZ
- Good looking, well made, good value
- Steel bars: 105cm long by 30mm wide by 20mm deep
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Strong 12mm chains
- Easy to fit and remove
- All you need for occasional ski-drive or UK use
There's not much more to say. They're really good chains! Full details are shown on the product page.
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Strong 12mm chains
- Easy to fit and remove
- All you need for occasional ski-drive or UK use
There's not much more to say. They're really good chains! Full details are shown on the product page.
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Strong 12mm chains
- Easy to fit and remove
- All you need for occasional ski-drive or UK use
There's not much more to say. They're really good chains! Full details are shown on the product page.
Temporarily out of stockNew stock expected: 06/05/2025
- 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!

Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- Particularly thin chains - ideal if you have limited clearance around the wheel arch
- Easy to fit and remove
- All you need for occasional use
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- 9mm chains are often the maximum permitted
- The asymmetric diamond pattern improves traction
- Automatic chain tensioning saves time and effort
- an asymmetric diamond pattern to prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves and to improve lateral stability and, above all
- Konig’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
- 9mm chains are often the maximum permitted
- The asymmetric diamond pattern improves traction
- Automatic chain tensioning saves time and effort
- an asymmetric diamond pattern to prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves and to improve lateral stability and, above all
- Konig’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
- 9mm chains are often the maximum permitted
- The asymmetric diamond pattern improves traction
- Automatic chain tensioning saves time and effort
- an asymmetric diamond pattern to prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves and to improve lateral stability and, above all
- Konig’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!
- 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!

- 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
- A top quality modular system: Foot Pack, SquareBars, Adapter Kit, locks included
- Steel SquareBars: 32mm wide x 22mm deep x 135cm long
- Made from plastic-coated galvanised steel
- Some watersports and ski accessories won't fit to SquareBars
- Max load weight 75kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- 9mm links
- A superb new chain system that, with very little practice, really can be fitted in 12 seconds. Easy-fit should appeal, for example, to commuters who may need to fit and remove chains several times on a journey, as well as to ski-drivers who appreciate genuine customer-focussed innovation.
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- 9mm links
- A superb new chain system that, with very little practice, really can be fitted in 12 seconds. Easy-fit should appeal, for example, to commuters who may need to fit and remove chains several times on a journey, as well as to ski-drivers who appreciate genuine customer-focussed innovation.
- 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
Suitable with Pirelli Sottozero Winter tyres
- 9mm links
- A superb new chain system that, with very little practice, really can be fitted in 12 seconds. Easy-fit should appeal, for example, to commuters who may need to fit and remove chains several times on a journey, as well as to ski-drivers who appreciate genuine customer-focussed innovation.
- 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
Model: 520i
Tyre: 225/60-15
RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 520d
Tyre: 225/60-15
RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 523i
Tyre: 225/60-15
RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 525i
Tyre: 225/60-15
RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 525d
Tyre: 225/60-15
RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 525td
Tyre: 225/60-15
RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 525tds
Tyre: 225/60-15
RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 528i
Tyre: 225/60-15
RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 530d
Tyre: 225/60-15
RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 535i
Tyre: 225/60-15
Only for models up to Feb 1997. RUD-matic DISC or Classic chains are recommended
Model: 535i
Tyre: 225/55-16
Only for models from Apr 1999 onwards
Model: 540i Protection
Tyre: 225/55-16
- Extra strong bars, designed for commercial use
- ProBars allow for longer bars than normal - recommended length 135cm
- Unique rear slot for innovative commercial accessories
- Top slot is suitable for all accessories with T-track adapters
- Only suitable for Yakima accessories with T-track adapters
- 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.
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.
- Bars which slide out 60cm on both sides
- Makes it much easier to load bikes and kayaks onto tall vehicles
- SlideBar length when closed = 144cm
- Only suitable for accessories with T-track adapters
- Max load weight 75kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
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