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.
How do I check my tyre size?
How do I check my tyre size?
You are looking for three numbers (occasionally just two numbers) shown on the edge of the tyre, e.g. 195 / 65 - R15
For info, what do these numbers mean?
195 is the tyre width in mm. 65 is the profile, the distance from the edge of the rim to the top of the tread (the tyre "wall") in mm, expressed as a percentage of the width, i.e. the tyre wall is 127mm high in this example (195 x 65). 15 is the "rim size" in inches (a complicated measurement).
Please confirm that your vehicle AND tyre size is shown correctly below
Your vehicle
Audi A8 four door saloon (2018 onwards)Tyre size: with 225/55-17 tyres
Audi A8 four door saloon (2018 onwards)Tyre size: with 225/55-17 tyres
It's really important to select the correct vehicle, paying attention to the year of the manufacture
RUD Hybrid chains (pair) size H112 (4717324)
Our Price
£119.95
£124.95
RRP: £140.00
Code: RDH112
Overview:
A unique combination of textile and metal chain gives you ease-of-fitting with the traction and grip of a standard snow chain.
They take up very little space in the boot.
A unique combination of textile and metal chain gives you ease-of-fitting with the traction and grip of a standard snow chain.
They take up very little space in the boot.
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RUD Hybrids provide an innovative, new way of fitting snow chains. Fitting is incredibly intuitive: simply push the elasticated loop over the top of the tyre, drive forwards half a wheel revolution, push the rest of the chain over the tyre, then you're ready to set off - no re-tensioning required! - Space saving and light
- Provides protection from scratching for alloy rims
- Easy and straightforward fitting and removal
- Body-to-tyre clearance: 7mm
- 3mm square section chain links with 'ice breaker' ridges for optimum grip
- They're supplied in a strong zipped padded nylon bag, making them easier to pack away than into a plastic case, and easier to store in tight spaces
- Includes a set of gloves to use when fitting or removing the chains
Why choose RUD? Simple - they're reckoned to be the best. They're a German company who pioneered modern snow chains. But don't just take our word for it; RUD are official suppliers to Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, Volvo, and VW, amongst others, and also supply the British Army - ample evidence that their snow chains are as good as they come. Important safety information: These chains will fit around these tyres but it is possible that they are not suitable for use with your particular make and model of car. If you have only chosen your tyre size to reach this page, and you would like to buy RUD chains, please visit our "What fits my vehicle?" database to check whether they are approved or not. You should in any event always check your vehicle handbook before buying snow chains made by any manufacturer. If it says e.g. "The use of snow chains is not permitted", this is important information! Click on the warning sign for more information about this very important issue: 
We're also showing you a range of other winter motoring products which we're selling here at market leading prices, including a snow and ice windscreen protector, a telescopic snow shovel, and a snow brush - all of these items are almost essential kit for winter weather, especially we suggest the snow brush. Please click on the links to see pictures and more information.
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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 (Standard sized items) |
| Express Delivery |
£ 9.50 |
1 to 2 working days |
| Standard Delivery |
£ 6.50 |
3 to 4 working days |
Delivery of other items
| Small items & Spare parts |
| Express delivery |
£ 6.95 |
1 to 2 working days |
| Standard delivery |
£ 4.95 |
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, Dog Cages, 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".
Secure payments
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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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RUD Hybrid self-tensioning traditional snow chains |
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