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.
Yakima
- Yakima
- Ski & snowboard carriers
YAKIMA ski & snowboard carriers
As you'd expect from a business that's based near the Rocky Mountains, Yakima ski-carriers are outstanding; their FatCat EVO 6 carrier includes their OverHang feature, which brings the carrier right to the edge of the roof bars, and they're super low-profile when not filled with skis or boards because the rubbers slot into each other - the hinge expands to accommodate the load.
- 47.5cm loading width for up to 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards
- Can be lifted up to accommodate large bindings on boards or skis
- Fits all roof bars to 89mm wide x 40mm deep
- Quick and easy tool-free mounting
- 73cm loading width for up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards
- Can be lifted up to accommodate large bindings on boards or skis
- Fits all roof bars to 89mm wide x 40mm deep
- Quick and easy tool-free mounting
- 55.5cm loading width for up to 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards
- Can be positioned at the edge of the car roof for easier loading
- Low-profile due to expanding hinge and integrated rubbers
- Can be lifted up to accommodate big bindings on boards or skis
- Fits all roof bars to 88mm wide x 44mm deep
- Our recommended premium roof-mounted ski carrier
In stock
- 80cm loading width for up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards
- Can be positioned at the edge of the car roof for easier loading
- 'OverHang' feature - needs only 51cm of roof bar length for fitting
- Low-profile due to expanding hinge and integrated rubbers
- Can be lifted up to accommodate big bindings on boards or skis
- Fits all roof bars to 88mm wide x 44mm deep
- Our recommended premium roof-mounted ski carrier
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