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.
Note that some products are car-specific. If you request a car-specific product you will be taken to a car selection page. This is to help you to buy the correct, approved product for your car.
The Maxx Raxx Light Board Hanger simply hooks onto a Maxx Raxx bike carrier. It can be adapted to accommodate different light boards with a simple screw adjustment.
The MaxxRaxx Voyager is suitable for cars, vans and 4 x 4 vehicles with no rear mounted spare wheel. These carriers are tiltable, versatile, ingenious. Spares are available to adapt the carrier for use with rear mounted spare wheels and also to any type of tow bar.
MaxxRaxx Pioneer - suitable a smaller rear mounted spare wheel or one that sits into the bumper, (requiring a clearance of up to 15cm). Buy into the MaxxRaxx system and you can modify the carrier when you change vehicle. The bikes are held almost incredibly firmly, and tilting is an easy enough task if there are two people, one to prevent the bikes from falling back (there's a tilt stop) while the other removes the locking pin.
MaxxRaxx Explorer - suitable for vehicles with a larger rear mounted spare wheel (250mm offset). Buy into the MaxxRaxx system and you can modify the carrier when you change vehicle. The bikes are held almost incredibly firmly, and tilting is an easy enough task if there are two people, one to prevent the bikes from falling back (there's a tilt stop) while the other removes the locking pin.
