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.
Walser car seat covers
Walser Automotive Accessories is based in Hohenems, Austria. Here it designs, develops and produces automotive interior furnishings for specialised dealers and specialised markets.
Walser operations are certified to ISO 14,001 standard, but they also have their own quality management system which guides the production process at all levels; from the procurement of yarn through spinning, weaving, dyeing, and printing up to mass production and distribution.
Walser's roots originally lie in felt and fur processing, so they have knowledge of the materials that they use which is second to none. Also, they are constantly keeping an eye on the fashion market, working with trend scouts, so you can be sure that any Walser product you buy will be well up to date in style.
