Snow chains for small SUVs and Crossovers
Crossovers and small SUVs sit in an awkward middle ground for snow chains: taller than a standard car, but usually without the raised wheel arches or heavier-duty axles of a full-size SUV or 4x4. Many models pair larger-diameter wheels with low-profile tyres, which tightens clearance in much the same way it does on a car, so often traditional chains built for a large SUVs and 4x4s won't be suitable.
Therefore, it's important to select your vehicle and tyre size to see the list of chains that are fully approved for your vehicle and tyre combination. Self-tensioning designs built specifically for this segment, such as König's Easy-Fit SUV or Reflex Cross, are a good starting point, and Polaire and Spikes-Spider both offer comparable options sized for crossover and compact SUV tyres.
Recommended Snow Chains and Snow Socks for Small SUVs and Crossovers
Self-tensioning designs built specifically for this segment, such as König's Easy-Fit or Reflex Cross, are a good starting point, and Polaire and Spikes-Spider both offer comparable options sized for crossover and compact SUVs where wheel arch space is limited.
AutoSock
High-Performance Snow Socks
AutoSock: AutoSock - textile wheel covers with an elasticated edge; you just slip them over the driving wheels when you find yourself getting stuck. ("Yes - it really is this easy" and "Yes, of course they work!") Be prepared for the winter by carrying a set of AutoSock in your car.
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 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.
Polaire GRIP
External fitting snow chains
An innovative, easy to use, high performance external-fixing chain system; excellent value for money. They do everything that all other external-fixing ladder track chains do, but better. They're quicker and easier to fit and remove, have excellent grip, and can even be driven on tarmac, making them exceptionally useful, also safer. Suitable for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
Spikes-Spider Compact
External fitting snow chains
The Spikes-Spider Compact is ideal for cars, small vans and small SUVs where space between the tyres, suspension and wheel arches is limited.
Polaire Steel Grip
External fitting snow chains
Polaire STEEL GRIP are the most modern and innovative single-fixing, external-fixing chains that we know about. They have been improved with ice-breaker steel traction plates and offer excellent value for money.
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.
Spikes-Spider Sport
External fitting snow chains
The Spikes-Spider Sport model is the most adaptable system for all cars up to 3.5tonnes in weight, and can be resized to fit almost any tyre.
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.
Spikes-Spider Easy Sport
External fitting snow chains
The Spikes-Spider Easy SPORT is a development of the SPORT and clip onto two wheel bolt mounted studs, providing better reliability than systems that only clip to a single wheel bolt stud.