König Snow Chains
König is one of Europe's leading snow chain manufacturers, based near Lecco at the southern end of Lake Como, in the foothills of the Italian Alps where the brand was founded in 1966. Today it's part of the pewag group, one of the world's largest chain manufacturers, giving König access to global engineering resources while keeping its focus firmly on snow chains.
The brand has built its reputation on making chains easier and safer to fit, not just on raw grip. Its Easy-Fit CU-9 holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest-fitting snow chain, at 12 seconds, and the newer Reflex Edge won a 2023 IF Design Award for its pre-assembled, one-click fitting system.
König Snow Chains for Cars and Vans
The König range of snow chains has coverage for almost every vehicle type and budget. Traditional designs, such as the CB-12, use the classic hook-and-link fitting for maximum affordability. Self tensioning designs like the Easy-fit, Easy-fit SUV, Reflex Edge and Reflex Cross tension automatically to make fitting as straight-forward as possible. And the K-Summit range provides a solution for vehicles with limited tyre or suspension clearance - with specific models for electric vehicles (MAX), vans (VAN) and vehicles with large tyres (XL or XXL).
Konig CB-12
Traditional snow chains
These are top quality "no frills" 12mm traditional snow chains, excellent value for money, quick and easy to fit. They're entirely suitable for occasional use in the UK or on e.g. a ski-drive holiday.
Konig CG-9
Traditional snow chains
These 9mm snow chains introduce König's very clever automatic chain tensioning system which saves you having to get out of the car again to re-tension the chains by hand.
Konig XB-16
Traditional snow chains
The König XB-16 is a basic yet sturdy snow chain destined to Pickup, Vans and Motorhomes looking for a pragmatic snow chain to safely drive in winter.
Konig XG-9 Cross
Traditional snow chains
These top quality snow chains introduce König's very clever automatic chain tensioning system which saves you having to get out of the car again to re-tension the chains by hand. They also include triple traction bars for extra grip and better lateral stability.
Konig XG-12 Pro
Traditional snow chains
Automatic tensioning snow chains for SUVs and Vans looking for additional traction and comfort. The XG-12 Pro is the ideal solution for vehicles not accepting the traditional 16mm snow chains for clearance limitations.
Konig Easy-fit
Self-tensioning snow chains
König's original Easy-Fit CU-9 holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest-fitting snow chain, ready in 12 seconds. Its built-in rigid arch slips over the tyre top-to-bottom, then a foot-pedal aluminium bar activates automatic tensioning as you drive off - a dependable, quick-fit choice for standard cars.
Konig Reflex Cross
Self-tensioning snow chains
König's Reflex Cross uses a spring-loaded system, built on their Easy-fit technology, that tightens front and back simultaneously as you push the rigid inner hoop over the wheel. Ideal for SUVs and crossovers with tight wheel arch clearance, it also protects alloy rims from chain damage.
Konig Reflex Edge
Self-tensioning snow chains
König's Reflex Edge comes pre-assembled and is, stretched over the top of the tyre and down, before the one-click Reflex Box tensions the chain on both the inner and outer sides. Designed for cars where conventional chains won't fit, it's especially well suited to alloy rims and tight clearances.
Konig XD-16
Traditional snow chains
The XD-16 Pro offers a light and easy-to-fit snow chain with a simplified mounting procedure for SUVs and Pickups equipped with larger tyres.
Konig Easy-fit SUV
Self-tensioning snow chains
Built on the same record-breaking Easy-Fit mechanism as the CU-9 - one-stop fitting, foot-pedal tensioning - the Easy-Fit SUV adds an asymmetrical tread pattern with icebreaker reinforcements, sized and shaped for SUV and crossover tyres for extra grip and comfort.
Konig K-Summit
External fitting snow chains
König K-Summits are easy to fit and to remove. They're often one of the only options shown, especially where there is minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, or where there are clearance issues inside the wheel which prevent the use of traditional snow chains.
Konig K-Summit XL
External fitting snow chains
The König K-Summit XL is the external chain dedicated to compact SUVs and Crossovers, ideal for vehicles where there is minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, or where there are clearance issues inside the wheel.
Konig K-Summit MAX
External fitting snow chains
The König K-Summit MAX is the external chain dedicated to electrified vehicles and takes into account the increased demand of resistance that electric vehicles require.
Konig K-Summit XXL
External fitting snow chains
The König K-Summit XXL is the external chain dedicated to modern SUVs, ideal for vehicles where there is minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, or where there are clearance issues inside the wheel.
Konig K-Summit VAN
External fitting snow chains
The König K-Summit VAN is the external chain dedicated to Vans and Motorhomes, ideal for vehicles where there is minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, or where there are clearance issues inside the wheel.