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.

Jaguar
- 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!
- 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
Tyre: 235/65-18
- 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
Tyre: 255/40-22
- 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!
- 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!
- This is the widest and longest YourSize option that fits behind the rear seats
- 106cm wide by 80cm long by 35cm high (10cm at the loading area)
- For shorter or narrower options, find them via Carbox YourSize - how to choose
- 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
- 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
- A top quality modular system: Foot Pack, WingBars, Adapter Kit, locks included
- Aluminium WingBars: 80mm wide x 28mm deep x 135cm long
- Aerofoil shape - low drag and low noise
- Channel in top of bars - use T-track adapters to fix accessories
- Max load weight 75kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
- A top quality modular system: Foot Pack, WingBars, Adapter Kit, locks included
- Black aluminium WingBars: 80mm wide x 28mm deep x 135cm long
- Aerofoil shape - low drag and low noise
- Channel in top of bars - use T-track adapters to fix accessories
- Max load weight 75kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
- The Thule Edge Foot Pack 7205 clamps onto the vehicle roof
- 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
- 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
- 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
- The Thule Edge Foot Pack 7205 clamps onto the vehicle roof
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 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
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