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.
Bike Carriers & Bike Racks




Tow bar mounting bike carriers
There's quite a lot to think about before buying a tow bar rack so we recommend that you read our Buying Guide and Recommendations. In summary, choose between a cheaper hang on style rack (Best Buy = BUZZ RACK Buffalo) or a more expensive wheel support rack (Best Buys = Atera STRADA DL3 at the top end, BUZZ RACK Eazzy in the mid-market). The British made MaxxRaxx carriers are unique in that they combine the benefits of both rack types and are your only solution if you need to tow a trailer or caravan and carry bikes at the same time.
All the tow ball racks are in our 90 day exchange scheme so we hope that you'll buy with the confidence that if your first choice is not quite right then you can exchange it for another. Please also use the Filter and Sort tools to help you choose.

Best buy Wheel support type bike carrier Atera STRADA DL Best buy Hang-on type bike carrier BUZZRACK Buffalo
- Quick to fit and takes up very little space in the car boot
- Ideal for keeping in the boot ready for any trip
Moose, a big strong fellow, solid and reliable, just what you need from a tow bar bike carrier.
- Fits all tow balls
- Tilts to allow access to the boot
- Locks to the tow ball
- Has well padded, adjustable bike cradles
- Carries 2 bikes, up to 40kg total (maximum bike weight: 20kg)
- Fits to all tow balls
- Remove the bikes to access the tailgate
- Can be stored in car boot when not in use
- Soft pads to protect wheel rims and frames
- The most robust 2 bike carrier we have found in this price range
- Exceptionally well designed and smart
- Fits all tow balls
- Tilts via a foot operated pedal
- Well-padded bike cradles and integrated cable lock
- Auto Express Recommended 2019
- Our Best Buy hang on carrier!
- Carries 2 bikes, up to 40kg total (maximum bike weight: 20kg)
- Fits to all tow balls
- Tilts to allow access the tailgate
- Can be stored in car boot when not in use
- Soft pads to protect wheel rims and frames
- The most robust 2 bike carrier we have found in this price range
- Carries 1 bike up to 20kg
- Suitable for all types and sizes of bike, including carbon frames (but E-Scorpion is better for e-bike)
- Easily folded, so very easy to carry and to fit
- Fold and store it in the car boot when out on your bike
- Fits and locks to all tow balls
- Carries 4 bikes, up to 60kg total (maximum bike weight: 15kg)
- Fits to all tow balls
- Remove the bikes to access the tailgate
- Can be stored in car boot when not in use
- Soft pads to protect wheel rims and frames
- The most robust 4 bike carrier we have found in this price range
- Carries 3 bikes, up to 60kg total (maximum bike weight: 20kg)
- Fits to all tow balls
- Tilts to allow access the tailgate
- Can be stored in car boot when not in use
- Soft pads to protect wheel rims and frames
- The most robust 3 bike carrier we have found in this price range
- Carries 4 bikes, up to 60kg total (maximum bike weight: 20kg)
- Fits to all tow balls
- Tilts to allow access the tailgate
- Can be stored in car boot when not in use
- Soft pads to protect wheel rims and frames
- The most robust 4 bike carrier we have found in this price range
Temporarily out of stockStock due: 22/05/2021
- Carries 2 bikes, up to 20kg each and 40kg total
- It folds easily, making it very easy to carry and to fit
- Fold and store it in the car boot when out on your bikes
- Easy tilting, good security, fits all tow balls
- Suitable for all types and sizes of bike, including carbon frames
- Smart, sophisticated - best in the mid-market!
Temporarily out of stockStock due: 22/05/2021
- Carries 1 bike, up to 30kg - ideal for eBikes
- Hugely versatile - takes large wheelbases (up to 129.5cm) and fat bikes (up to 4")
- Fits all tow balls
- Tilts to allow access to the boot
- Folds for easy storage and handling
- Carries 2 bikes, up to 30kg each - ideal for eBikes and larger bikes
- Takes large wheelbases (up to 134cm) and fat bikes (up to 4")
- Fits all tow balls
- Tilts to allow access to the boot
- Excellent value rack for two eBikes
Temporarily out of stockStock due: 22/05/2021
- Carries 3 bikes, up to 20kg each and 60kg total
- It folds easily, making it very easy to carry and to fit
- Fold and store it in the car boot when out on your bikes
- Easy tilting, good security, fits all tow balls
- Suitable for all types and sizes of bike, including carbon frames
- Smart, sophisticated - best in the mid-market!
- A unique hang on rack with the benefits of a wheel support rack
- The Voyager EasyFixx is suitable for cars and 4x4s with no rear spare wheel
- The EasyFixx version fits all tow balls, but you cannot tow at the same time
- Tilting, quickly removed for storage. Versatile, many accessories
- Auto Express Best Buy 2017
- Designed and made in Great Britain
- Carries 3 bikes, up to 30kg each - ideal for eBikes and larger bikes
- Takes large wheelbases (up to 134cm) and fat bikes (up to 4")
- Fits all tow balls
- Tilts to allow access to the boot
- Excellent value rack for eBikes
- Supplied as a 2 bike unit; a 3rd bike adapter is available
- Size (folded): 100cm x 59cm x 20cm high. Weight: 14.9kg
- The tilting STRADA Sport M2 holds 60kg, so it's also good for electric bikes
- For general features of the DL, Sport and E-bike, see More...

We have no doubt that Atera's STRADA Sport and E-bike (tilting) and STRADA DL (sliding) tow bar bike racks are the best. Why?
- They're kind to you and your back: relatively very light, very easy to carry around
- they sit horizontally on the tow ball as soon as placed there; other racks crash onto the ground until they're clamped on
- they automatically adjust to all tow ball types and sizes
- the shape of the frame allows you to get right behind the car boot when loading and unloading; no need to stretch awkwardly
- at 100cm wide they can be placed in the car boot when you're off cycling, out of harm's way
- their wheel holders provide the best wheel protection and bike stability
- TÜV and City Crash tested, and winners of numerous awards
Temporarily out of stockStock due: 22/05/2021
- Carries 2 bikes, up to 30kg each - ideal for eBikes
- Takes large wheelbases (up to 129.5cm) and fat bikes (up to 4")
- Fits all tow balls
- Tilts to allow access to the boot
- Folds for easy storage and handling
- Carries 4 bikes, up to 60kg total
- BUZZ RACK's flagship 4 bike carrier, new for 2019
- It folds easily, making it very easy to carry and to fit
- Fold and store it in the car boot when out on your bikes
- Easy tilting, good security, fits all tow balls
- Suitable for all types of bike up to 20kg each, including carbon frames
- Previous models were excellent; this one is now outstanding

- Supplied as a 2 bike unit; a 3rd bike adapter is available
- Size (folded): 100cm x 59cm x 20cm high. Weight: 14.9kg
- The tilting STRADA E-bike is a good choice even if you don't have an E-bike, because you get 5cm more space between each bike
- The E-bike is 5cm closer to the vehicle so if your vehicle has a vertical tailgate (e.g. some vans and MPVs) then we recommend a sliding DL3 or, if you have electric bikes, a Genio Pro
- For general features of the DL, Sport and E-bike, see More...

- They're kind to you and your back: relatively very light, very easy to carry around
- they sit horizontally on the tow ball as soon as placed there; other racks crash onto the ground until they're clamped on
- they automatically adjust to all tow ball types and sizes
- the shape of the frame allows you to get right behind the car boot when loading and unloading; no need to stretch awkwardly
- at 100cm wide they can be placed in the car boot when you're off cycling, out of harm's way
- their wheel holders provide the best wheel protection and bike stability
- TÜV and City Crash tested, and winners of numerous awards
- Supplied as a 2 bike unit - takes bikes weighing up to 25kg (max load 46kg)
- Compact size: 106cm x 66cm. Weight: 14.1kg
- Easy to fit and use
- Supplied as a 3 bike unit; a 4th bike adapter is available
- Size (folded): 100cm x 72cm x 20cm high. Weight: 17.9kg
- The tilting STRADA Sport M3 holds 60kg, so it's also good for electric bikes
- For general features of the DL, Sport and E-bike, see More...

- They're kind to you and your back: relatively very light, very easy to carry around
- they sit horizontally on the tow ball as soon as placed there; other racks crash onto the ground until they're clamped on
- they automatically adjust to all tow ball types and sizes
- the shape of the frame allows you to get right behind the car boot when loading and unloading; no need to stretch awkwardly
- at 100cm wide they can be placed in the car boot when you're off cycling, out of harm's way
- their wheel holders provide the best wheel protection and bike stability
- TÜV and City Crash tested, and winners of numerous awards
- Supplied as a 2 bike unit; a 3rd bike adapter is available
- Size (folded): 120cm x 59cm x 20cm high. Weight: 15.8kg
- Extra space between each bike and a width of 120cm makes it our recommendation for bikes with long wheelbases
- The E-bike ML is 5cm closer to the vehicle so if your vehicle has a vertical tailgate (e.g. some vans and MPVs) then we recommend a sliding DL3 or, if you have electric bikes, a Sport M2
- For general features of the DL, Sport and E-bike, see More...
- They're kind to you and your back: relatively very light, very easy to carry around
- they sit horizontally on the tow ball as soon as placed there; other racks crash onto the ground until they're clamped on
- they automatically adjust to all tow ball types and sizes
- the shape of the frame allows you to get right behind the car boot when loading and unloading; no need to stretch awkwardly
- their wheel holders provide the best wheel protection and bike stability
- TÜV and City Crash tested, and winners of numerous awards
- Supplied as a 3 bike unit; a 4th bike adapter is available
- Size (folded): 100cm x 72cm x 25cm high. Weight: only 14.4kg!
- The DL3 has Atera's unique boot access system: the bikes slide away from the vehicle - allowing clearance for all tailgates (even VW T5 and T6!)
- The frame shape allows you to stand next to the tow ball, so you can load things into the boot safely and easily
- You'll be able to store it in the car boot, out of harm's way

- They're kind to you and your back: relatively very light, very easy to carry around
- they sit horizontally on the tow ball as soon as placed there; other racks crash onto the ground until they're clamped on
- they automatically adjust to all tow ball types and sizes
- the shape of the frame allows you to get right behind the car boot when loading and unloading; no need to stretch awkwardly
- at 100cm wide they can be placed in the car boot when you're off cycling, out of harm's way
- their wheel holders provide the best wheel protection and bike stability
- TÜV and City Crash tested, and winners of numerous awards
Temporarily out of stockStock due: 27/04/2021
- Supplied as a 2 bike unit; a 3rd bike adapter is available
- Size (folded): 100cm x 77cm x 29cm high. Weight: 17.3kg
- This is, overall, the best tow bar carrier available - for ease of fitting and use, ergonomics, satisfaction. It's expensive, yes, but still excellent value for money. Ideal for eBikes.
- It tilts far enough that even vertical tailgates can be opened - ideal for vans like the VW T5 and T6 and the Mercedes Vito.
- Foldable so it's very easy to carry and store
- Takes heavier and wider bikes (up to 30kg each) - great for eBikes or larger mountain bikes but equally suitable for small children's bikes
- Supplied as a 3 bike unit - a 4th bike adapter is available
- Takes bikes weighing up to 25kg (max load 60kg)
- Compact size: 103cm x 72cm. Weight: 18.9kg (21.7kg with the 4th bike adapter)
- Easy to fit and use
- Developed especially for large and heavy bikes (e.g. e-bikes, fatbikes and downhill MTBs)
- Extra long wheel trays and wider distance between the bikes
- Takes bikes weighing up to 30kg each
- Weight: 18.7kg
- Easy to fit and use
Temporarily out of stockStock due: 27/04/2021
- Supplied as a 3 bike unit; a 4th bike adapter is available
- Size (folded): 100cm x 77cm x 29cm high. Weight: 20.3kg
- Unique ease of fitting and use, excellent ergonomics
- One of the best tow bar carriers available - as good as the Atera STRADA DL3
- Exceptional value for money at this price
- Supplied as a 3 bike unit; a 4th bike adapter is available
- Size: 108cm x 74cm x 28cm high. Weight: 19.8kg
- The sliding STRADA EVO 3 holds 66kg, also carries electric bikes
- The EVO was designed to take on the Thule EuroClassic G6 and win - which we think it does with its superb looks, smooth sliding boot access (the mechanism takes the weight), easy car boot access, removable bike holders, easy folding, bike protection features
- 108cm wide - will fit in the boot of many vehicles

- Developed especially for large and heavy bikes (e.g. e-bikes, fatbikes and downhill MTBs)
- Extra long wheel trays accommodate a wheelbase up to 1300mm
- Takes bikes weighing up to 30kg each
- Weight: 20.6kg
- Easy to fit and use
- It's foldable so it's very easy to carry and store
- Takes heavier bikes (up to 30kg each) - great for eBikes or larger mountain bikes
- It will even carry fat bikes
- It's foldable so it's very easy to carry and store
- Takes heavier bikes (up to 30kg each) - great for eBikes or larger mountain bikes
- It will even carry fat bikes
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