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.
Yakima
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- Bike racks
- Bike rack accessories
YAKIMA bike carrier accessories
Make the most of your bike rides with Yakima bike accessories. Fork adaptors, deadlocks and other accessories to enhance your riding each day, week and month.
This wall hook attaches to a suitable wall and allows you to hang your Whispbar or Yakima rack safely out-of-the-way. Designed to be used with Whispbar or Yakima tow bar racks.
For use with the for the Yakima JustClick, FoldClick and OnRamp with removable wheel straps.
Replaces the standard wheel straps to make it possible to carry some fat bikes, e-bikes, and bikes with longer wheelbases.
An optional cover keeping your rack free from dirt and dust whilst in storage. Designed to be used with Whispbar and Yakima tow bar racks.
Bikes need to be properly balanced on bike carriers. Strap On carriers in particular must not be twisted by unevenly balanced bikes. Use this artificial cross bar to solve the problem.
- Allows you to to transport a bike with 15 x 110mm (boost) thru axle forks on any fork mounted bike rack that takes standard 9mm dropouts.
Allows you to to transport a bike with 12mm x 100mm thru axle forks on any fork mounted bike rack that takes standard 9mm dropouts.
- Allows you to to transport a bike with 15mm x 100mm thru axle forks on any fork-mounted bike rack that takes standard 9mm dropouts.
Front wheel holder for use with the Yakima ForkLift, ForkChop and HighSpeed, or other racks where you have to remove the front wheel from your bike.
- fits wheels up to 29" and tyres up to 3"
- fits around bars up to 88mm wide by 16-38mm deep
- can be used with disc brakes
- only fits 9mm quick-release forks
- Allows you to carry an extra bike on the Yakima JustClick tow bar racks
- It clicks into place - it fits in seconds without the need for any tools
- Maximum bike weight for this outside bike carrying tray is 15kg
- Allows you to carry an extra bike on the Yakima JustClick EVO tow bar racks
- It clicks into place - it fits in seconds without the need for any tools
- Maximum bike weight for this outside bike carrying tray is 15kg
- Only for 2" hitch receivers and compatible Yakima 2" hitch receiver racks
- Allows even loaded bike carriers to be swung away from the vehicle, giving full access to the rear doors
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Look after your bike's carbon rims with the Yakima Carbon Rim Protectors. Made to cushion the strap of your bike rack around the bike's carbon rims. Easy to slide on and off the bike straps. Fits most bike carriers with wheel straps.