Hi all I have an r36 Passat. It's got 214,000km on it. Love it to bits. Done timing chains and replaced the gearbox already. Also did the flywheel. The car great service history, however I'm losing oil. I wouldn't say burning it. Don't notice any blue smoke etc. Service history is great. Last interval...

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Just bumbling around Tassie in a Skoda Yeti. Gonna have some questions about snow chains at some stage.

Hi all,

I'm obviously new to VWWatercooled. We currently have a 2007 Passat, and a 2012 Golf GTD.

We are updating the 2007 Passat to a Wolfsburg All Track 218, so we can take it camping and to the snow. On visiting Mount Hotham last week, we found out that there were no diamond...

I'm posting this in the hope that one of you guys has a solution for this. Or at the very least, I'd like to warn others or save them some time...

There are no diamond-pattern snow chains currently available that will fit the 162TSI with its 18x7 wheels and 235/55 R18 tyres.

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Just wondering if anyone has has experience with fitting chains to a passat alltrack 225/50R17.

We are going to Hotham so we need to use the diamond pattern chains as per the Hotham rules.

I've measured 26mm clearance and RCS supplies recommended Konig CL 10 chains (here)...

I have managed to get an orphaned 162TSI Highline order and hope to pick it up within the month and will be using it at Hotham immediately after.

Of course, you are required to carry snow chains and they must be traditional over the tyre type with diamond chain design.

The...

Hi all,

I am selling my 94 MK3 VR6, i had bought the car a couple of years back with the intention of restoring it, but ran out of time and space. The car has 196K on the clock, a Remus back box, new coil pack, sparks, ignition leads, 17 inch wheels and a set of coilovers. The body is...

Hi i am a qualified mechanic with over 6 years in vws i can do basic service to major repairs

My service include
Oil filter change and inspection report
Brakes and suspension work
Dsg service
Megatronic replacement
Engine rebuild
Gearbox replacement...

Used, but in great condition , snow chains , great for cars with minimal arch wheel clearance. I used it for 2 cars
- VW golf GTI mk 5 ( 17 inch wheels )
- VW golf R mk 6 ( 18 inch wheels )

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/braybrook/other-parts-accessories/rud-comfort-centrax-snow-chains-vw-golf-gti-r-mk-5-6/1118527519...

Anyone have chains for the standard MK7 GTI? If so what did you get?

The manual does say the 18s shouldn't be fitted with chains though...

It has come to my attention, after having purchased snow chains, that I cannot legally access the snow fields during winter without modifying my Yeti.
It won't accept chains fitted to the standard front wheels ONLY THE REAR!
AS PER THE MANUAL!
How would you know prior to purchase?....

Hello
Does anybody know if it's possible to hire snow chains for mk7 gti anywhere in Melbourne area?

I scuffed the standard alloy wheels a little with snow chains last week and i'm not too keen to use them again.

One alternative is to fit smaller, narrower, steel wheels with snow tyres so I can fit chains if needed more easily as well.

But it occurred to me that 16" or...

Sorry, Wrong forum thread. Moved.

I'm on the hunt for some snow chains for the Multivan.

The local SuperCheapAuto have some for ~$200 (can't find a link).
EDIT: From memory this looks like them: SNOW CHAINS 4WD 16 17 18" WHEELS AUTOTECNICA VW Multivan Caravelle CA400

Thule have a set which is almost...