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.

Mazda
- 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!
- Lightweight, yet robust enough to take one bike weighing up to 25kg!
- Fits a wide range of different cars
- Great value rack that carries up to three bikes and fits a wide range of different cars
- Your bikes are held securely in place and are kept separate to avoid damage to the paintwork
- Robust rack that carries up to three bikes and fits a wide range of different cars
- Your bikes are held securely in place and are kept separate to avoid damage to the paintwork
- 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
- Fitting kits for future cars are relatively cheap
- Great value!

- 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!
- Atera is Germany's specialist roof bar manufacturer
- These roof bars are supplied fully assembled and ready for use
- 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!

- 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!
- 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!
- Atera is Germany's specialist roof bar manufacturer
- These roof bars are supplied fully assembled and ready for use
- You can use the full length of the "T-track" slot in the top of aluminium bars, which is why we often say "aluminium bars allow you to carry more"
- High-mount rack that fits a wide range of cars
- The bikes are held in wheel trays so it will accommodate a wide range of different styles and sizes of bikes
- 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!
- 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 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
- 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 Evo Foot Pack 7107 only works on cars with fixing points
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg (this may be lower for some cars), product weight 2kg
- The Thule Evo Foot Pack 7107 only works on cars with fixing points
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg (this may be lower for some cars), product weight 2kg
- 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
- 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 7205 attaches to fixing points on the roof of the vehicle
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit and also only with a pair of Thule Edge WingBars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 75kg, product weight TBC kg
- The Thule Evo Foot Pack 7107 only works on cars with fixing points
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg (this may be lower for some cars), product weight 2kg
- 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
- Takes up to two bikes, up to 15kg each
- Secure and straightforward fitting using Thule's 'AcuTight' torque limiter knobs, these knobs click to let you know when you have fitted the rack tightly enough
- Covers the lights on the majority of cars
- Folds for compact storage
- The Thule Edge Foot Pack 7205 attaches to fixing points on the roof of the vehicle
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit and also only with a pair of Thule Edge WingBars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 75kg, product weight TBC kg
- Takes up to three bikes, up to 15kg each
- Secure and straightforward fitting using Thule's 'AcuTight' torque limiter knobs, these knobs click to let you know when you have fitted the rack tightly enough
- Covers the lights on the majority of cars
- Folds for compact storage
- 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
- 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.
- 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 Thule Evo Foot Pack 7107 only works on cars with fixing points
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg (this may be lower for some cars), product weight 2kg
- Takes up to two bikes, up to 15kg each, accommodating a range of different styles of bikes
- Secure and straightforward fitting using Thule's 'AcuTight' torque limiter knobs, these knobs click to let you know when you have fitted the rack tightly enough
- Sits high enough to keep the lights and number plate visible on most vehicles
- Folds for compact storage
- 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 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 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 Thule Evo Foot Pack 7107 only works on cars with fixing points
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg (this may be lower for some cars), product weight 2kg
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