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
Roof mounting bike carriers
There are three types of bike racks that fit to the roof of a car - frame holding, fork holding, and tyre holding. Check out the info links below for more information, and then use the Filter and Sort buttons to help you choose.
Roof mounting carriers have to be fitted to a set of roof bars going across the car. Some dealer supplied bars are not suitable - check the individual products for more information.
Look out for our "Pick and Mix Multibuys" and our Package deals, and note that all our roof mounting bike carriers are in our 90 day exchange scheme. Prices and value have never been so good!
Roof mounted options:
Temporarily out of stock
- the CRUZ 'Bici-rack' is basic but very solid and stable
- much stronger than similar bike carriers in this price range
- fits roof bars to 45mm wide, steel or aluminium (adapters included)
- fits downtubes to 90mm deep by 80mm wide
- this is the silver version
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- the CRUZ 'Bici-rack' is basic but very solid and stable
- much stronger than similar bike carriers in this price range
- fits roof bars to 45mm wide, steel or aluminium (adapters included)
- fits downtubes to 90mm deep by 80mm wide
- this is the black version
Low stock
- Width 210mm, weight 3.3kg, for bikes up to 18kg
- Fits wheels up to 2.35" (an adapter is available separately for tyres up to 3.1")
- Fits standard 22mm x 32mm bars and T-track aluminium bars
- Fits wheelbases up to 1150mm (silver version) or 1350mm (black version)
In stock
- Width 210mm, weight 4.1kg, for bikes up to 18kg
- Fits wheels up to 2.35" (an adapter is available separately for tyres up to 3.1")
- Takes a wheelbase up to 1350mm (black colour only)
- Fits standard 22mm x 32mm bars and T-track aluminium bars
In stock
The new Thule FreeRide 532 replaces the best selling FreeRide 530, and has some useful upgrades in both design and features.
In stock
Low stock
The Atera GIRO Speed is a smart and innovative carrier, originally designed for BMW but now available to the aftermarket.
- Innovative quick-release tightening system - easy and fast to fit
- Fits standard 22mm x 32mm bars and T-track aluminium bars
- Suitable for bikes with disc brakes
In stock
- It's quick and easy to install - no tools are required.
- Suitable for wheelbases up to 1219mm
In stock
A really versatile fork mount bike carrier. It takes 9mm quick-release forks, as well as a huge range of different thru-axels, including thru-axle fat bikes.
Compact design fits adjustable cross bars only, e.g. raised or flush roof rail bars.
Low stock
- Weight 4.2kg, for bikes up to 20kg
- Holds oval tubes to 80 x 100mm, round tubes from 22 to 80mm
- Clever features for safer and easier loading
- Fits most T-track aluminium bars, adapters available for square bars
- The best roof mounting carrier on the market just got better!
- The frame holder is self supporting. Move it to 45 degrees then load the bike. Safer, easier
- The "torque limiter dial" lets you know when your bike is secure.
In stock
- Hands-free, relaxed loading as soon as the bike is rolled into the front tyre catcher.
- Takes a wide range of frame sizes, wheel bases and tyre sizes.
In stock
The HighRoad is a superb all-rounder which holds the bike by its front wheel; it's ideal for those who don't want their carbon frames or cables to be clamped.
- Hands-free, relaxed loading as soon as the bike is rolled into the front tyre catcher.
- TorqueRight™ knob quickly and easily secures the bike with precision; it clicks to let you know you've reached the correct tension.
In stock
Yakima’s HighSpeed is a streamlined, strong, and versatile rack. It fits virtually all cross bars and takes a range of different forks, including thru-axle fat bikes.
It's quick and easy to install - no tools are required.
In stock
- Weight 3.3kg, for bikes up to 18kg
- Fits standard 9mm quick release bikes forks, adapters are available separately for the majority of thru-axels
- Suitable for carbon frames and disk brakes
- Fits most T-track aluminium bars, adapters available for square bars
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INNO’s Tyre Hold rack is another innovative and beautifully made product from Japan’s market leader. The bike is held only by its tyres, so no part of the rack touches the bike frame or cables – making this rack the ideal, and often only, option for bikes with carbon frames, or for non-standard shaped frames that don’t fit a standard bike carrier.
- Incredibly easy to load and remove your bikes
- Takes a wide range of frame sizes, wheel bases and tyre sizes.
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Yakima’s HighSpeed is a streamlined, strong, and versatile rack. It fits virtually all cross bars and takes a range of different forks, including thru-axle fat bikes.
It's quick and easy to install - no tools are required.
This Extended version takes wheelbases up to 1270mm.
In stock
The HighRoad is a superb all-rounder which holds the bike by its front wheel; it's ideal for those who don't want their carbon frames or cables to be clamped.
- This Extended version takes wheelbases up to 1320mm.
- Hands-free, relaxed loading as soon as the bike is rolled into the front tyre catcher.
- TorqueRight™ knob quickly and easily secures the bike with precision; it clicks to let you know you've reached the correct tension.
In stock
- Thule’s UpRide takes virtually all types of bikes, and is foolproof to load and secure. It's ideal for bikes with carbon or unusual shaped frames.
In stock
- Weight 3.5kg, for bikes up to 18kg
- Fits the majority of thru-axles (9-15mm) and standard 9mm quick release bikes forks with the supplied adapters.
- Suitable for carbon frames and disk brakes
- Fits most T-track aluminium bars, adapters available for square bars
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