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Snow Chains for Tiguan R-Line 255/40R20

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  • Snow Chains for Tiguan R-Line 255/40R20

    I have a 2020 Tiguan R-Line that came with stock 255/40R20 tyres. Does anyone know if you can put on snow chains to these?

    I asked VW Australia who responded, “We sought assistance with our technical team, and they said that only tyres size 215/65R17 are allowed with snow chains”.

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    That is the VW standard answer out of the handbook where everyone in Europe has a set of winter tyres if they need to drive in the snow. Where are you ? Roof Carrier Systems in Melbourne should be able to find a chain to fit ... at least at the rear where you will have more clearance.
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    • #3
      Seems there is not enough clearance for the chains you have to use at some ski fields Has been asked before so do a search and there are plenty of answers. Seems the only type of chains that might fit are banned at most places.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by rgh0 View Post
        That is the VW standard answer out of the handbook where everyone in Europe has a set of winter tyres
        I was hoping to hire them for a trip to the snow.

        Hoys would not fit them because it isnt recommended by VW. I have found other companies that might fit them but am concerned why it isnt recommended by VW - will it damage the car?

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        • #5
          Originally posted by marcuskmt View Post
          I was hoping to hire them for a trip to the snow.

          Hoys would not fit them because it isnt recommended by VW. I have found other companies that might fit them but am concerned why it isnt recommended by VW - will it damage the car?
          As said Clearance and legality is the problem. Did you not read my post

          No good hiring a set that skifield wont let you use Find out what they say you can use then find out if they fit. At the cost of 20 in mags at about $1000 each I would buy or borrow a set of 18s for the trip.

          Here you go all the info in one place

          Last edited by Guest001; 25-07-2023, 09:25 AM.
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          • #6
            My bad, I was writing up my post as you posted.

            Thank you for that link. Good information.

            It all sounds too hard and that catching a bus might be easier!

            If you put snow chains on, you go against VW official recommendations and void warranty. The R-Line R20 tyres are big and have no clearance to fit the Hotham required diamond chains to the front.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by marcuskmt View Post
              my bad, i was writing up my post as you posted.

              Thank you for that link. Good information.

              It all sounds too hard and that catching a bus might be easier!

              If you put snow chains on, you go against vw official recommendations and void warranty. The r-line r20 tyres are big and have no clearance to fit the hotham required diamond chains to the front.
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