Spikes-Spider ALPINE - size A1 with 19mm fittings

The new Spikes-Spider ALPINE is now available, offering the same speed and simplicity of fitting as the rest of the range. It's a slightly cheaper version of the ALPINE PRO, the ALPINE PRO being an extra tough chain system developed for the light commercial vehicle market, i.e. vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.

You'll see that there's more metal in evidence than is seen on other Spikes-Spider systems, but the ALPINE shares the same fundamental characteristics as the rest of the range, e.g. the same hub mounting plates, the way in which the chains sit quite loose on the tyres, are self cleaning and will adjust to the frequent changes in tyre shape without straining any components, and the fact that all parts are available as spares. Specific features:

• The 'kink' in the grip plates emulates the perpendicular "grip links" used in very expensive conventional snowchains to provide better traction, better braking and better steering.
• The grip plates are made of galvanized steel and include pressure points for better grip on ice and very hard snow.
• the ALPINE can be resized to fit over 100 tyre sizes by reconfiguring the patented adjusters - see the top right picture and note how the adjuster plate has been turned through 90 degrees to increase the chain size. Click here to see the full application range and look for the code SPA1.

Spare parts and resizing information: Please click here for the spares list, including online ordering. Click here for a list of all the Spikes-Spider parts which you attach to the wheel, e.g. fix-clips, bolts, spacers.

Should you choose the SPORT or the ALPINE? They have very similar price points, but there are some key differences, the main one in practice being that the SPORT is a fully modular chain, i.e. every component is available to make it as small or as large as you're likely to need, whereas each size of ALPINE can only be resized slightly smaller or slightly bigger. It's anticipated that the ALPINE will appeal more to drivers of heavier vehicles, e.g. larger MPVs and 4x4s.

If you aren't sure which system to buy into, then we recommend that you stick with the SPORT, tried and tested over many years, and the overall best value snow chain system available.

Use this page to order 19mm fix clips in packs of 10, e.g. 5 for each wheel.

If you only need a few spares, you can order them in single units; please click here.

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 at only £2.95, a telescopic snow shovel at £9.95, and a snow brush for £5.95 - all of these items are almost essential kit for winter weather, especially we suggest the snow brush..

Delivery charges and arrangements:

Free delivery offer for snow chains!   As part of our Snow chains SALE we have added a free delivery option for all orders including snow chains, except for orders which also include a roof box. It covers all UK addresses except for any delivery address that includes a sea crossing.

See below for our normal delivery arrangements:

We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.

For most UK addresses, the charge for our two to three day service is £5.50 (£9.50 for orders including a roof box) and our charge for Next Working Day deliveries is £8.50 (£12.50 for orders involving a roof box). AutoSock, and small spare parts, are charged £3.95 (1st Class post) or £5.50 (express courier, usually Next Working Day).

There are different charges for any delivery including a sea crossing, and deliveries to Skye - we will contact you with a quote on receipt of order.

Orders for Next Working Day delivery need to be received by 4.00pm.

There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. Next Working Day orders placed on a Friday will be delivered on the Monday, Next Working Day orders placed on a Saturday will be delivered on the Tuesday.

We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver on a day and at an address which suits you. 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.

No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. 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.

There are two parts to our snow chains end of season sale:

(1)   A free UK mainland delivery option for any snow chain order except any orders including a roof box or a sea crossing.

(2)   Huge discounts off our already discounted prices:  

• RUD, Spikes-Spider and Thule snow chains - at least 10% off!
• Maggi 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.