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.
Pet Tubes are designed for use on the rear seat of your car, and are particularly appropriate for use in saloon cars. There's plenty of space and ventilation for the dog, and all dog hairs and dried mud etc. will be kept inside the Pet Tube, not on the car seats. The Pet Tube Small measures 43 x 45cm.
Dog Bag is fundamentally a much gentler, warmer, and all round snugger refuge for a pet than a steel cage or a plastic crate. The base is square rather than rectangular so it takes up less space in the boot of the car, and the top of it squashes down in low ceiling cars. Take the Dog Bag Extra Small out of its rucksack, unfold it, and your pet has a 45cm x 45cm x 45cm (approx 18" square) home from home.
The WalkyHome dog crates are in our opinion the best of their type. They use very good quality materials, don't rely on zips to hold the panels together, and have a side access as well as an end and top access, allowing them to be used in the boot of a standard estate car. There's even a built in sunshade that can be quickly pulled out as required.
Dog Bag is fundamentally a much gentler, warmer, and all round snugger refuge for a pet than a steel cage or a plastic crate. The base is square rather than rectangular so it takes up less space in the boot of the car, and the top of it squashes down in low ceiling cars. Take the Dog Bag Small out of its rucksack, unfold it, and you have a very strong 60cm x 60cm x 60cm high kennel.
Pet Tubes are designed for use on the rear seat of your car, and are particularly appropriate for use in saloon cars. There's plenty of space and ventilation for the dog, and all dog hairs and dried mud etc. will be kept inside the Pet Tube, not on the car seats. The Pet Tube Large can be reduced to 1/2 or 2/3 length, allowing seat space for a passenger.
Dog Bag is fundamentally a much gentler, warmer, and all round snugger refuge for a pet than a steel cage or a plastic crate. The base is square rather than rectangular so it takes up less space in the boot of the car, and the top of it squashes down in low ceiling cars. Take the Dog Bag Medium out of its rucksack, unfold it, and you have a very strong 75cm x 75cm x 80cm high kennel.
Dog Bag is fundamentally a much gentler, warmer, and all round snugger refuge for a pet than a steel cage or a plastic crate. The base is square rather than rectangular so it takes up less space in the boot of the car, and the top of it squashes down in low ceiling cars. Take the Dog Bag Large out of its rucksack, unfold it, and you have a very strong 90cm x 90cm x 85cm high kennel.
