Choosing the right snow chains is essential for safe driving. New Zealand has unpredictable weather conditions in winter, where icy roads, steep terrain, and rapidly changing weather can combine to create treacherous driving conditions. 

Here is a guide on how to choose a set of Snowsweat snow chains from the standard product range based on driving and usage:

I HAVE A 2WD PASSENGER VEHICLE (FAMILY CAR, SEDAN, VAN, UTE, HATCHBACK)
  • I do most of my driving in town and need an emergency solution for unexpected snowfalls: Quick Grip CARS / SUV
  • I’m a winter sightseer who wants to go from city to snow: Easy Fit
  • I’ll be crossing alpine passes and making occasional trips to mountain resorts: Easy Fit
  • I want strong, reliable snow chains that are quick and easy to fit: Easy Fit
  • I hit the slopes regularly and I want the best traction: Diamond
  • I am not confident driving in snow and I want to reduce wheel slippage so I feel safe: Diamond
  • I have a season pass and I regularly like to head off the beaten track on adventures: Diamond
  • I need maximum traction on steep resort roads and windy alpine passes: Diamond
  • I have limited wheel clearance and there isn’t a lot of room to get my hands around the wheels to fit snow chains: Diamond
  • We have a larger vehicle that we take away with our family to the mountains that is always loaded with gear: Diamond
  • I want a budget snow chain to use as an emergency solution for unexpected snowfalls: Quick Grip CARS / SUV
  • I’m a winter sightseer who wants to go from city to snow: Compact 4X4
  • I’ll be crossing alpine passes and making occasional trips to mountain resorts: Compact 4X4
  • I want good value snow chains that are quick and easy to fit: Compact 4X4
  • I hit the slopes regularly and I want best traction: Diamond 4X4
  • I am not confident driving in snow and I want to reduce wheel slippage so I feel safe: Diamond 4X4
  • I have a season pass and I regularly like to head off the beaten track on adventures: Diamond 4X4
  • I need maximum traction on steep resort roads and windy alpine passes: Diamond 4X4
  • We have a larger vehicle that we take away with our family to the mountains that is always loaded with gear: Diamond 4X4

Here is a guide on how to choose a set of Snowsweat snow chains from the heavy duty product range based on driving and usage:

  • I have a 4WD with aggressive all-terrain tyres and want a heavy duty snow chain: Powdercat
  • I love getting up the mountain first for powder turns, but I don’t want aggressive v-bar chains: Powdercat
  • I enjoy visiting the club fields and I like to head off road: Powdercat
  • I need good grip off-road on ice and clay: Icecat
  • I want more grip on paddocks and farmland without causing damage: Icecat
  • I need snow chains that dig deep for traction on slippery clay surfaces: Icecat
  • I am running mud tyres and I need a heavy duty chain to fit over my large tread to get more grip on mud and snow: Mudcat
  • I need the most grip in deep mud and on challenging off-road conditions: Mudcat
  • I transport passengers in winter and want a smooth driving experience: Laddercat
  • I have limited wheel clearance so there isn’t a lot of room to fit snow chains: Laddercat
  • I want the lightest snow chains to lift and fit over my wheels: Laddercat
  • I am drive on sealed roads crossing alpine passes clearing snow or gritting the roads: Mudcat
  • I want a set of snow chains that provide the best coverage over my tyre tread: Mudcat
  • I operate off-road on mostly on snow and mud and need more traction: Mudcat
  • I work on farms and remote blocks and I need more traction on mud: Mudcat
  • I operate off-road in severe conditions and want a snow chain that digs deep: Icecat
  • I work in rural areas or remote forestry blocks and need more traction on clay: Icecat
  • I need an aggressive snow chain that has exceptional strength and durability: Icecat

choosen the right chains?

Once you’ve chosen the right chains, you’ll need to get the right tyre size.

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