Snow Chains on 17" and larger Alloys (18" 19" etc)

[fiendish]

I recently picked up my Golf GTD and I was reading through the Manual. It is a generalised manual, not specifically for the GTD however it mentioned that snow chains can only be put on 15" or 16" wheels, not the 17" or higher.

I am guessing the reason has something to do with clearance but I was wondering if anyone else with a Golf GTI or GTD with 17" alloys has put on snow chains?

[hoi polloi]

I am guessing the reason has something to do with clearance but I was wondering if anyone else with a Golf GTI or GTD with 17" alloys has put on snow chains?

That's correct, apparently there is insufficient clearance between the inside of the wheel and suspension components. Although I don't own a GTI/GTD I am in the same boat...

Somewhere in this forum (Mk V thread maybe?) there are details of particular chains that can be used in our case - they do not "wrap around" the inside of the tyre as such and IIRC attach to the outside of the wheel via one of the wheel studs...

I think they are pretty pricey though...

Regards,
- Anthony.

[ripblade]

Thats just great! I was coming here to request the same for the 18" GTI wheels......

just for the sake of checking would you be able to provide the link to the other forum, Anthony.

[Dubya]

Thats just great! I was coming here to request the same for the 18" GTI wheels......

just for the sake of checking would you be able to provide the link to the other forum, Anthony.

Rud Centrax fit the 225/45 x 17

Available in Sydney from Roofrack World (importer is in Brisbane I understand).

About $650 a pair.

[coastie]

Have a look around for http://www.autosock.com.au/ they cost about the same but work on the lower profile wheels and tyres.

[Dubya]

Have a look around for Autosock ...brings you home! they cost about the same but work on the lower profile wheels and tyres.

One might need to check if such socks are approved for use on Victorian roads. The autosock website claims RTA approval, presumably for NSW.

[ripblade]

Hey guys!

Thx for the info.

do you guys know anybody in Melbourne that stock this product as I have to pick this up ASAP!

Thx again guys!

[peedman]

Thats just great! I was coming here to request the same for the 18" GTI wheels......

just for the sake of checking would you be able to provide the link to the other forum, Anthony.

Hey champ i think this is the answer you are looking for:

Golf R Snow Chains - Snow is falling!!!!

[snowtyres]

Konig 7 mm snow chains for 225/40R18 Golf Gti / Golf R are $335.00 pair and are available from Roof Carrier Systems.

Warning (1) , these 7 mm. chains are as thick as a neck lace and look like a dog's choker chain so drive gently and carefully

Warning (2)
Extract from Konig/Thule K-Summit GUARANTEE
“We shall not acknowledge damages caused by chains to persons and things.
We do not guarantee all chains used on vehicles for which the producer prescribes limitations or contrary directions.”

With no warranty from the vehicle manufacturer or the snow chain maker you are very much 'on your own' if you use any snow chains on any vehicle where the use is not approved by the vehicle manufacturer.

[sharkablue]

Hey guys,

I am looking at heading to the snow tomorrow with a mate and I was wanting to check if the 18" Detroits would be okay to have snow chains on them for the GTI?

I have called a few places around the mountain and none of them can give me a definiate answer, other then that if my car was lowered to a stupid level that it would not work. My VW Dealer could not help me either.

I have done a google search and I cannot seem to find anything.

I know the GTI came out in the last summer of Europe, so the GTI has gone through 1 winter in Europe and going through its first Winter in Australia and I cannot seem to find any info on it.

If it helps I also have Adaptive Chassis Control optioned onto the car.

I dont want to destroy my wheels or inside of the wheel arch on the car with chains on there that can damage the car.

Please help me out ASAP.