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








Thule roof mounted, rear mounted and tow bar mounted bike carriers
Thule makes some excellent bike carriers. Choose from roof bar mounted carriers, tow bar mounted bike carriers or rear mounted bike racks. Note that the rear mounted carriers are car-specific, so we will take you to the car selection page. You will then be able to choose the correct, approved product for your car. The Thule ProRide 598 carrier has won many awards for its sleek and stylish design. The Thule FreeRide 532 is ideal if you are looking for a no-frills carrier and the Thule OutRide 561 is the carrier of choice if your bike has a sensitive frame.

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

- 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

Thule's 561 OutRide has a quick fit system for all types of front forks, including carbon forks with steel dropouts, and forks with disc brakes. Fits 9mm QR forks and includes an integrated adapter for 20mm thru axles.
Includes a free wheel bag - while stocks last!
- Thule's three bike ClipOn carrier uses metal straps
- Once adjusted for your vehicle is very quick and easy to clip / snap into place, and to remove
- It's a low mount carrier so will almost certainly require the use of a lighting board
- Thule's three bike ClipOn carrier uses metal straps
- Once adjusted for your vehicle is very quick and easy to clip / snap into place, and to remove
- It's a low mount carrier so will almost certainly require the use of a lighting board
- 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

Temporarily out of stock

- A quick-to-mount wheel support rack - the very simple mounting is made possible with the help of the patented 'snap on' fitting system
- On most cars the bikes don't block the rear lights or the registration plate
- It takes a bit of adjustment first time out but fitting and removal is then a doddle compared to other rear mounted systems
- A quick-to-mount wheel support rack - the very simple mounting is made possible with the help of the patented 'snap on' fitting system
- On most cars the bikes don't block the rear lights or the registration plate
- It takes a bit of adjustment first time out but fitting and removal is then a doddle compared to other rear mounted systems
- 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
- Takes up to two bikes, up to 15kg each
- Secure and straightforward fitting using Thule's 'AcuTight' torque limiter knobs, these knobs click to let you know when you have fitted the rack tightly enough
- Covers the lights on the majority of cars
- Folds for compact storage
Thule’s strongest, most secure and easiest to use rear mounted bike carrier.. The FitDial system tells you where the support arms need to be positioned, taking the guesswork out of fitting the rack.
It uses Sure-Tight steel ratcheting cables to give a secure fit. You simply push a button to release these cables and then turn a handle until they are securely tightened. You can’t over-tighten them.
Thule’s strongest, most secure and easiest to use rear mounted bike carrier.. The FitDial system tells you where the support arms need to be positioned, taking the guesswork out of fitting the rack.
It uses Sure-Tight steel ratcheting cables to give a secure fit. You simply push a button to release these cables and then turn a handle until they are securely tightened. You can’t over-tighten them.
- Takes up to three bikes, up to 15kg each
- Secure and straightforward fitting using Thule's 'AcuTight' torque limiter knobs, these knobs click to let you know when you have fitted the rack tightly enough
- Covers the lights on the majority of cars
- Folds for compact storage
- Takes up to two bikes, up to 15kg each, accommodating a range of different styles of bikes
- Secure and straightforward fitting using Thule's 'AcuTight' torque limiter knobs, these knobs click to let you know when you have fitted the rack tightly enough
- Sits high enough to keep the lights and number plate visible on most vehicles
- Folds for compact storage
- 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
- Takes 2 bikes (or up to 4 bikes with extra bike adapters - available separately)
- Supplied almost fully assembled - very easy to fit
- Maximum bike weight: 30kg - suitable for eBikes
- 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
- 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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