On vehicles with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, winter tyres must be fitted with compatible sensors for
the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System to ensure the system works properly (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System). If the dimensions of the winter tyres are different from those of the summer tyres and require a
different tyre inflation pressure, the tyre inflation pressure values for the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
must be adjusted (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealerships can provide details of permissible winter tyre sizes.
Snow chains
Please heed legislation and also the permitted speed when driving your vehicle with snow chains.
On icy or snow-covered roads, snow chains will not only improve traction, but also braking response.
Snow chains may be fittedonly to the front wheels. They may be fittedonly to the following tyre and wheel
combinations:
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Tyre size
Wheel
Type of snow chains to use
205/60 R16 96H XL 6.5Jx16 ET48
215/55 R17 98H XL 6.5Jx17 ET49
Only fine-linked snow chains that do not add more than approx. 15 mm
(37/64 in).
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you ask your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for
information about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.
Remove hubcaps and trim rings before fitting snow chains→ . For safety reasons cover caps must then be fitted
over the wheel bolts. Cover caps are available from your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership.
Using snow chains with fitted temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel
(→ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel).
—In event of a flat tyre on one of the front wheels, fit the temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel on the
rear axle.
—Replace the damaged front wheel with the removed rear wheel. Note the direction of rotation.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends fitting the snow chains before mounting the wheel on the vehicle.
WARNING
The use of snow chains that are unsuitable for your vehicle or the incorrect installation of snow chains can cause
accidents and serious injuries.
● Always use the correct snow chains.
● Follow the assembly instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.
● Never exceed the maximum speed permitted for the snow chains that are fitted.
NOTICE
● Remove the snow chains when driving on roads that are free of snow. The snow chains will otherwise impair
handling, damage the tyres and wear out very quickly.
● Snow chains that are in direct contact with the wheel can scratch or damage it. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
recommends using snow chains with integrated rim protection.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised when snow chains are
fitted (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).
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