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.
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Roof bars for Opel Zafira (2005 to 2014)
- Designed and made in Spain by CRUZ
- Good looking, well made, good value
- Steel bars: 115cm long by 30mm wide by 20mm deep
- Atera is Germany's specialist roof bar manufacturer
- These roof bars are supplied fully assembled and ready for use
- These handsome SIGNO RTD bars are our Best Buy roof bars for vehicles with flush mounted roof rails!
- They'll fit almost all vehicles with flush roof rails!
- 32mm wide by 22mm deep
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- 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"
- These handsome low noise, low drag aerofoil bars are our Best Buy roof bars for vehicles with flush mounted roof rails!
- Clever technology means that you don't need to fill the slots with rubber to keep them quiet
- And they'll fit almost all vehicles with flush roof rails!
- 1220mm long by 79.5mm wide by 27.5mm deep
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- These handsome low noise, low drag aerofoil bars are our Best Buy roof bars for vehicles with flush mounted roof rails!
- Clever technology means that you don't need to fill the slots with rubber to keep them quiet
- And they'll fit almost all vehicles with flush roof rails!
- 1220mm long by 79.5mm wide by 27.5mm deep
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- 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
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