Snow Chains for SUVs
Large SUVs add weight and torque that smaller crossovers don't have to contend with, so the chains need to handle a higher load without stretching or working loose. Most also run larger-diameter tyres than a typical car or crossover, and while wheel arch clearance is usually more generous, the less common tyre sizes mean fewer chains are available off-the-shelf, so getting the exact tyre size right matters even more.
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.
Recommended Snow Chains and Snow Socks for SUVs
Designs built for higher loads and larger tyres, such as König's Easy-Fit SUV and Reflex Cross, are a good starting point, and Polaire and Spikes-Spider both offer comparable options sized for larger SUV tyres.
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.
Polaire XP16
Traditional snow chains
Polaire's XP16 are a good quality traditional style 16mm chain. They're easy to fit and remove and therefore ideal for SUVs, vans and camper vans that can accommodate traditional chains and used for the occassional ski-drive or UK use.
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-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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.