König Automatic snow chains family
classical heritage, yet full of extras like no others
The König Automatic snow chains family represents the evolution of the brand heritage towards modern times, with a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
Automatic = Superior comfort
When snow chains are needed and need to be mounted, it’s quite common that users want to have their mission accomplished in the shortest time possible and in the most comforable way.
Snow chains are intended to wrap the entire tyre tread and provide the level of traction that tyres can’t offer. To allow the chain reaching its working position, the vehicle needs to be moved to set the part of the wheel which is touching the ground free in order to establish the complete tensioning of the chain on all the entire tyre surface.
With the König automatic snow chains, products are designed to reach autonomously the proper tensioning level while driving, avoiding the second vehicle stop and subsequent manual retension.
Easy and comfortable, that’s how König describes the Automatic snow chains family. Just take a look at how they work
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
Common features of the König automatic snow chains
Design based on the inner flexible cable
One of the main components of the König Automatic snow chains is the flexible cable which is designed to gain position on the inner side of the wheel, resulting not visibile when the snow chain is mounted on the wheel.
The flexible cable has the key function to allow the chain to slide on the ground, behind the tyre, during the earlier fitting operations and the connection and subsequent positioning of the inner side of the chain.
The König ATC Device
The name « ATC » is the acronym of « Automatic Tensioning and Centering » and it describes how the automatic tensioning works on König snow chains.
The device is based on the elastic properties of a linear bungee crossing the wheel and connecting the upper side chain with the lower one. When not in use, the elastic is stored into the tensioning box while, when active, it’s connected to the Micro-Adjust device through a specific link-to-hook connection.
The König Micro-Adjust means superior tensioning precision
A good tensioning system is not sufficient to deliver if not combined with a precise adjustment mechanism.
Wheel-Shield Level 1
When your vehicle comes with nice looking alloys then you do not want them to get scratched.
König strives to get the complete customer satisfaction and has addressed the alloy wheel protection topic with the Wheel-Shield system, a mix of design and technical solutions keeping your beloved wheels protected from the eventual scratches caused by unproperly fitted snow chains.
The concept behind the Wheel-Shield originates from the very basic chain size design: while guaranteeing the compatibility with muliple tyre sizes, each König snow chain is designed to favour the positioning of the chain on the tyre with respect to the rim.
The König Automatic snow chains come with the Wheel-Shield Level 1: additionally to the precise sizing allowing the side chain elements to stay on the tyre sidewall, all the components which might get in touch with the rim are manufactured in or covered by anti-scratch composite material.
Compact PE packaging
There’s an old saying « In the small barrel there is good wine » and this perfectly fits the Automatic snow chains packaging philosophy.
Thanks to the flexible cable, as the name says, the chain can be easily folded on itself when not used allowing a very compact packaging size.
Passenger cars automatic chains are packed into smaller plastic boxes which are taking the smaller room possible in the trunk.
SUV, Vans and Motorhome snow chains are packed in slightly larger boxes due to the larger chain dimensions.
Extended product range
Whether if you’re driving a passenger car, a crossover, a SUV, a Van or Motorhome, there’s a König automatic chain specifically designed for your needs.
Scroll below to find the König snow chains for the different vehicle categories and user preferences.
THE PRODUCT RANGE
Find out the König automatic snow chain fitting your needs
passenger cars RANGE
König CG-9
The best selling automatic chains for passenger cars, a true classic.
suv, van & motorhome range
König XG-12 Pro
The automatic snow chain for larger SUVs, Vans and Motorhome
check if it fits your vehicles
Consumer snow chains configurator
The König snow chains configurator supports the selection of the most recommended snow chains for your needs, taking in consideration the vehicle, the tyre size and the eventual restrictions generated by the combination of these two.
The configurator results are based on internal tests which are regularly conducted on vehicles and tyres to ensure the best fitment is provided. If your vehicle or tyre size (or both) are not shown on our configurators, please get in touch with our service through our contact form.