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.

Volkswagen
- OptiPLUS roof bars are smart looking and really well designed, load bearing to 75kg
- Fitting kits for future cars are relatively cheap
- Great value!
- A tailgate pad for pickups that takes up to 5 bikes
- Durable nylon protects your bikes and the soft felt backing protects the paint on your tailgate
- Long bike holding straps (40 cm) with metal G-hook buckles cater for even large down tubes (including e-bikes)
- 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!
- 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!
- Top notch seat covers, better than the originals, from Sweden’s seat cover specialist
- Artificial leather sides, and artificial leather centre pieces.
- Top notch seat covers, better than the originals, from Sweden’s seat cover specialist
- Artificial leather sides, and artificial leather centre pieces.
- Top notch seat covers, better than the originals, from Sweden’s seat cover specialist
- Artificial leather sides, exceptionally tough black fabric centre pieces - 130,000 Martindale
- Top notch seat covers, better than the originals, from Sweden’s seat cover specialist
- Artificial leather sides, exceptionally tough black fabric centre pieces - 130,000 Martindale
Temporarily out of stockNew stock expected: 14/05/2025
for cars with roof rails
- The world's quietest roof rack is now available for low profile mounting between the roof rails - the "Whispbar Aero-X". Superb!
for cars with roof rails
- 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
- 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!
- 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!
- 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
- 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
- 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!
- Top notch seat covers, better than the originals, from Sweden’s seat cover specialist
- Artificial leather sides, and artificial leather centre pieces.
- Top notch seat covers, better than the originals, from Sweden’s seat cover specialist
- Artificial leather sides, exceptionally tough black fabric centre pieces - 130,000 Martindale
- 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
- 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
- Top notch seat covers, better than the originals, from Sweden’s seat cover specialist
- Artificial leather sides, and artificial leather centre pieces.
- Top notch seat covers, better than the originals, from Sweden’s seat cover specialist
- Artificial leather sides, exceptionally tough black fabric centre pieces - 130,000 Martindale
- The Thule Evo Foot Pack 7105 clamps onto the vehicle roof
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit and a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 75kg
- 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
- 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
- The Thule Evo Foot Pack 7105 clamps onto the vehicle roof
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit and a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 75kg
- 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
- 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 108cm
- 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 108cm
- Really smart looking; check that the T-track is long enough for what you want to carry
- Tough, smart, 125cm 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
- The Thule Evo Foot Pack 7105 clamps onto the vehicle roof
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit and a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 75kg
- 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
- The Thule Evo Foot Pack 7105 clamps onto the vehicle roof
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit and a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 75kg
- 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 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
- 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 Thule Evo Foot Pack 7105 clamps onto the vehicle roof
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit and a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 75kg
- A modular platform system: Yakima LockNLoad Platform A and raised rail legs, locks included
- 7 slats: 124cm x 153cm
- Designed for expedition / professional use
- A wide range of accessories is available
- Max load weight 100kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check your vehicle handbook
- A modular platform system: Yakima LockNLoad Platform B and raised rail legs, locks included
- 7 slats: 138cm x 153cm
- Designed for expedition / professional use
- A wide range of accessories is available
- Max load weight 100kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check your vehicle handbook
- 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
- 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 80kg, loading width 150cm, weight 32kg
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