König snow chains for low clearance applications
The snow chains destined for the so called not-chainable cars
The König snow chains for low clearance applications represents a group of products which have been specifically designed to fullfil not only the static but also the dynamic requirements of vehicles affected by different types of wheelhouse clearance limitations.
The snow chains designed to find application where the traditional chains are not allowed
Since 20 years, the newer vehicle generation come to the market equipped with increasingly larger tyres and sophisticated suspension designs, drastically reducing the free room available between tyre and suspension system and/or between tyre and wheelhouse strut. Basically wheelhouses are getting more and more tight.
These conditions are quite typical for cars coming to the market with the larger wheel sizes but not only. Please do not jump to conclusions now: clearance restrictions are affecting just hypercars, supercars and sporty cars. The design guidelines followed by car makers influence the entire vehicle range with a focus on Style and Safety.
Let’s see how wheels can contribute to reach such priorities.
To summarize the concept of “Style” we can say this is the aesthetical result (how the vehicle looks like) and this is still one of the main criteria for consumers choosing their next car model to purchase. Although with style and aesthetics we refer to concepts which are completely subjective, most of consumers love nice looking cars (what’s nice or not is still subjective).
Wheels do have a large contribution on the total aesthetical appearance of a finished vehicle, whatever is the maker. Some research studies state that approximately 1/3 of what you can see on a car is generated by the wheels, whose dimensions and style influence the general appearance of a car. So, a vehicle is usually looking more stilish and modern when equipped with large wheels.
At the same time, larger wheels create additional room for larger, more powerful and safer brake systems. Just as example: the brake rotors and calipers that a designer can fit into a 20″ wheel is sensibly larger, more powerful and safer compared to the ones applicable with a 17″ wheel. This doesn’t mean that car manufacturers are using, on the same vehicle, different brake systems according to the rim size but what is easily understandable is that the general increase of wheel size allow car developer to use larger and more performing brakes. That covers the Safety topic.
Considering the wheel up-sizing trend, the room for traditional snow chains follows the opposite trend. The more wheels are getting big, the more suspension designs are sophistacated, the less wheelhouse clearance occurs.
König has developed a range of products allowing applications on such restricted wheelhouses which are based on different design systems which are allowing an easy mounting in different low clearance scenarios.
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
Common features of the König snow chains for low clearance applications
Different product designs to overcome different wheelhouse design limitations
Different problems require different solutions.
Following this simple logic, König has developed different snow chain design to satisfy the increased requirements of modern wheelhouses.
One solution fits all is not part of the König philosophy.
Static thickness respect
For König, the given word is very important: consumers can be sure than the declared thickness is effectively respected. What does this mean?
When a consumer purchase a snow chain, in most of the cases this is driven by the thickness of the chain which needs to be compatible with the clearance available in the vehicle wheelhouse.
With the König snow chains, you can be sure that the declared thickness (i.e. 7mm) is effectively respected on the chain itself. This is crucial on vehicles affected by wheelhouse clearance limitations but that’s not all.
Micro-dynamic profile
As said, the respect of the declared thickness is a key aspect to ensure the snow chain respects the vehicle wheelhouse requirements. But this is not enough to ensure such full compatibility.
In fact, being snow chains external objects installed on wheels subject to rotation, they’re subsequently subject to the centrifugal force generated by such rotation.
In real life, the centrifugal force will tend to make the snow chain detatch from the tyre profile and lift above it.
The sum of the snow chain static thickness and the dynamic lift defines the real dynamic thickness of a snow chain, which is influenced by different factors such as tyre size, rotational speed amongst the others.
König snow chains destined tor limited clearance applications have in common specific technical solutions which are drastically reducing the dynamic lift and the total dynamic chain thickness.
Approval by different car manufacturers
König snow chains for limited clearance applications have been selected by different car manufacturers as solution for those vehicles whose wheelhouse are affected by inner and/or radial clearance limitations.
Consumers can rely on the fact the Konig snow chains are respecting the highest standards in the automotive business.
Extended product range
Whether if you’re driving a passenger car, a crossover, a SUV, a Van or Motorhome affected by wheelhouse clearance limitations, there’s a König snow chain specifically designed for your vehicle clearance requirements.
Scroll below to find the König snow chains for the different vehicle categories and user preferences.
Different designs to overcome different wheelhouse design limitations
Different problems require different solutions.
Following this simple logic, König has developed different snow chain design to satisfy the increased requirements of modern wheelhouses.
One solution fits all is not part of the König philosophy.
Static thickness respect
For König, the given word is very important: consumers can be sure than the declared thickness is effectively respected. What does this mean?
When a consumer purchase a snow chain, in most of the cases this is driven by the thickness of the chain which needs to be compatible with the clearance available in the vehicle wheelhouse.
With the König snow chains, you can be sure that the declared thickness (i.e. 7mm) is effectively respected on the chain itself. This is crucial on vehicles affected by wheelhouse clearance limitations but that’s not all.
Micro-dynamic profile
As said, the respect of the declared thickness is a key aspect to ensure the snow chain respects the vehicle wheelhouse requirements. But this is not enough to ensure such full compatibility.
In fact, being snow chains external objects installed on wheels subject to rotation, they’re subsequently subject to the centrifugal force generated by such rotation.
In real life, the centrifugal force will tend to make the snow chain detatch from the tyre profile and lift above it.
The sum of the snow chain static thickness and the dynamic lift defines the real dynamic thickness of a snow chain, which is influenced by different factors such as tyre size, rotational speed amongst the others.
König snow chains destined tor limited clearance applications have in common specific technical solutions which are drastically reducing the dynamic lift and the total dynamic chain thickness.
Approval by different car manufacturers
König snow chains for limited clearance applications have been selected by different car manufacturers as solution for those vehicles whose wheelhouse are affected by inner and/or radial clearance limitations.
Consumers can rely on the fact the Konig snow chains are respecting the highest standards in the automotive business.
Extended product range
Whether if you’re driving a passenger car, a crossover, a SUV, a Van or Motorhome affected by wheelhouse clearance limitations, there’s a König snow chain specifically designed for your vehicle clearance requirements.
Scroll below to find the König snow chains for the different vehicle categories and user preferences.
THE PRODUCT RANGE
Find out the König snow chain fitting your needs
PASSENGER CAR, crossover, suv, van and motoRhome range
König K-Summit family
The most exclusive external snow chains range.
PASSENGER CARS range
König Reflex Edge
The revolutionary easiest-to-fit snow chain dedicated to passenger cars, also compatible with the ones with restricted wheelhouse clearance.
passenger cars RANGE
König K-Slim
The thinnest snow chain in dynamic conditions, compatible with cars with limited wheelhouse clearance.
suv, van & motorhome range
König XG-12 Pro
The thinner Automatic tensioning snow chains for SUVs and Vans looking for additional traction and comfort.
PASSENGER CAR, crossover, suv, van and motoRhome range
König K-Summit family
The most exclusive external snow chains range.
PASSENGER CARS range
König Reflex Edge
The revolutionary easiest-to-fit snow chain dedicated to passenger cars, also compatible with the ones with restricted wheelhouse clearance.
PASSENGER CARS RANGE
König K-Slim
The thinnest snow chain in dynamic conditions, compatible with cars with limited wheelhouse clearance.
suv, van & motorhome range
König XG-12 Pro
The thinner Automatic tensioning snow chains for SUVs and Vans looking for additional traction and comfort.
check which snow chain 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.