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.
Your vehicle
Volvo 940 estate (1990 to 1996)
Volvo 940 estate (1990 to 1996)
It's really important to select the correct vehicle, paying attention to the year of the manufacture
Component list - SPORT S
Important notes on Spikes-Spider spares and resizing: Hold the chain so that the green tracks are on the ground, as if you were holding it against a tyre. The bottom left traction arm is known as "left", the bottom right is known as "right", the top left and top right traction arms are known as "middle". There are 4 "quarters" made up of chain and tracks - top, bottom (green track), left, right. It is essential that if you resize 1 quarter you make identical changes to the other 3 quarters. You adjust your chains by moving the chain links between the inner and the outer holes on the black and green tracks. See Gallery of images at the top of this page. The standard quarter components are shown in the bottom left image, the green track components in the bottom right image. The Spikes-Spider SPORT S contains the following components, all of which may be ordered at the bottom of this page. If you need more than 1 of any item then you will need to change the quantity in the Shopping Basket. - 1 x extra small ring, no. SP93.097
- 1 x short traction arm, left, no. SP93.181.01
- 2 x short traction arm, middle, no. SP93.141.01
- 1 x short traction arm, right, no. SP93.161.01
- 3 x track, green, no. SP93.041.05
- 9 x track, black, no. SP93.081.01 (3 per quarter)
- 8 x pair 80mm chains, short link, no. SP90.211 (2 pairs in each quarter)
- 8 x pair 100mm chains, long link, no. SP90.311 (2 pairs in each quarter)
All the parts which you attach to the wheel, e.g. fix-clips, bolts, spacers, are on a different page - see Spikes-Spider hub adapter spares. If you already know exactly what you need, have a number of chains to resize, and want to view the complete SPORT spares list, then click here.
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Delivery charges and arrangements:
We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.
These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.
This item (Small items & Spare parts) |
Express delivery |
£ 6.95 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard delivery |
£ 4.95 |
3 to 4 working days |
Delivery of other items
Standard sized items (Roof bars, bike carriers and most other items) |
Express Delivery |
£ 9.50 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard Delivery |
£ 6.50 |
3 to 4 working days |
Roof boxes |
Express Delivery |
£ 19.50 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard Delivery |
£ 14.50 |
3 to 4 working days |
Dropracks and Roof tents |
Express Delivery |
£ 19.50 |
2 working days |
Delivery times
Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).
Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders Express Delivery orders placed before before the cut-off times shown below will usually be desptached on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after these cut-off times will be despatched the next working day.
Small and Standard Sized Items |
Order by 4pm for same day despatch |
Roof Boxes, Dropracks and Roof Tents |
Order by 1pm for same day despatch |
Delivery FAQs
When will my order arrive?
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above.
What about Next Working Day delivery?
Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next working day, if the order is placed before the cut-off time (see above). Some will arrive on the second working day if there has been a "split-delivery". So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer.
Is my delivery day guaranteed?
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.
Do I need to be at home?
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.
Payment options:
We take the following cards, and also PayPal. Please note that the entry on your card statement will be from "The Roof Box Company".
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There are two parts to our snow chains offer this year:
(1) Clearance prices on many top branded snow chains, including RUD and Thule - an amazing opportunity for those who are quick off the mark! Thule (who are the biggest brand in the car racks market) have sold their snow chains division; the same chains are now being sold under the König brand. Thule branded chains have the same specifications as the König branded versions - all that has changed is the name on the chain and the name on the box.
(2) Multibuy discounts - significant discounts if you buy two pairs of snow chains at the same time, or one pair of chains and one pair of AutoSock: If you do either of these things, we will discount the snow chains as follows:
- König, Polaire and Spikes-Spider snow chains - at least 10% off!
- INNO, Maggi, RUD and Thule snow chains - at least 20% off! Up to 30% off where we have large overstocks.
As usual, you change the quantities in the Shopping Basket.
Many customers will, for example, use snow chains on their driving wheels for Alpine use, and use AutoSock on the non-driving wheels, especially if these are the steering wheels. Also note that AutoSock work very well in very wet snow, even on slush, where snowchains are often not suitable because they can't get any grip in the snow. So having both AutoSock and snowchains makes sense from at least two different perspectives.
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