Please observe legislation and also the maximum permitted speed when driving your vehicle with snow chains.
On icy or snow-covered roads, snow chains will improve traction and braking response.
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels. They may be fitted only to the following tyre and wheel rim combinations:
Polo
Tyre size
Wheel rim
5 J x 14 ET 38
5.5 J x 15 ET 40
6 J x 16 ET 45
Type of snow chains to use
185/70 R 14
185/65 R 15
185/60 R 16
Only fine-linked snow chains that add no more than
.
Polo GTI
Tyre size
Wheel rim
Type of snow chains to use
Only fine-linked snow chains that add no more than
185/60 R 16
6 J x 16 ET 45
.
Volkswagen recommends that you ask a suitably qualified workshop for information about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain
sizes. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Snow chains may only be used on tyre and wheel rim combinations that are approved for driving with snow chains.
Remove hubcaps and trim rings before fitting snow chains. For safety reasons, cover caps must then be fitted over the wheel bolts.
Caps are available from a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
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.
1. 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.
2. Replace the damaged front wheel with the removed rear wheel. Observe the direction of rotation.
Volkswagen recommends fitting the snow chains before fitting the wheel.
WARNING
The use of snow chains that are unsuitable for your vehicle or the incorrect installation of snow chains can cause serious accidents
and fatal injuries.
● Always use the correct snow chains.
● Use snow chains only on the tyre and wheel rim combinations approved by Volkswagen.
● Observe the fitting instructions of the snow chain manufacturer.
● When snow chains are fitted, never exceed the maximum speed specified by the snow chain manufacturer or the legally permitted
maximum speed.
NOTICE
If snow chains are used on road sections where there is no snow, they will adversely affect the vehicle handling and damage the tyres
and will also be quickly destroyed.
● Always remove the snow chains on road sections where there is no snow.
NOTICE
Snow chains that are in direct contact with the wheel rim can scratch or damage it.
● To avoid damage, use snow chains with integrated wheel 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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