König K-Summit MAX snow chains (pair) no. K-Summit 45

König's K-Summit MAX is what we call a "Ladder track chain". It's fixed to a wheel bolt with a special adapter, winds on to the wheel when you start to move, places a ladder of chain around the face of the tyre, with no parts inside the wheel, and requires no additional tensioning. The external bracing mechanism, and the friction between the chain and the tyre, prevents it from coming off the wheel, especially during cornering.

This 'MAX' version is designed with electric vehicles in mind. EVs are typically 25 - 30% heavier than equivalent models and they also have greater torque, which they achieve much quicker. The K-Summit MAX has deeper tread plates which give better performance and allow the chains to cope better with the dynamic stresses generated by electric cars. Compared to the K-Summit and K-Summit XL, the K-Summit MAX has a thicker tread, consisting of 12-mm links and 14-mm welded rods. These reinforced arms also give better positioning on wider tyres.

The hardened steel traction plates incorporate specially shaped "ice breaker" ridges; the chain elements are made from case-hardened manganese nickel (MnNi) alloy steel to provide an optimum combination of strength and hardness.

Each K-Summit MAX comes as standard with U-Adapt fittings to fit all wheel bolts between 17 to 23mm.

Because each K-Summit size fits a number of tyre sizes, some adjustment to the circumference of the ladder track is usually required first time out - this is easy to do, especially as K-Summits have a really clever spring loaded tensioning system.

A few turns of a spanner fits the adapter to the wheel bolt - a spanner with an insulated handle is supplied - and the rest is easy. There's a ratchet to take the strain and to make sure that the system is at an appropriate tension.

Removing the K-Summit is also quick, clean and easy - loosen off the ratchet and pull the chain off the tyre.

Other features:

• K-Summits are foldable and are supplied in a strong carrying bag, together with a pair of plastic gloves, a kneeling mat, and some emergency spare links (pliers are required).
• We have a full spare parts programme.
• All König snow chains meet the requirements of Austria's Ö-Norm 5117 and Germany's TÜV.
• Not suitable for off-road use.

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