Snow chain system Rud-Matic — a genuine BMW part, number 85 51 9 404 427. The number stamped on the part is 85519404427; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 9404427. You will find it on our Instruments & Electronics shelf, under Other Complete wheel and tyre sets parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i and 325i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Snow chains (03_2881) and Snow chains (03_2883). It weighs about 5.9 kg (13 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
