Snow chains Mk 5 GTI??

Discussion in 'Mk5' started by nige1, Mar 27, 2007.

  1. nige1 New Member

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    can you fit these to a Mk 5 GTI with 18" alloys? 225x40VR 18. Clearance maybe an issue.
    Am going skiing at Easter. The French Police get real heavy if you have none....! UK Main dealer cannot help. The handbook only refers to smaller wheel sizes. Help!
     
  2. Crispy 8V CGTI Committee - Club Secretary Admin

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    you might have to change the wheels at front wheels to steels ( dealer should have loads knocking about at the back ;) )

    the UK dealers don't do the snow chains (not on accessories list) - proper UK manual have no mention of snow chains!!
    can't recall what one customer done (in same position with a touran) sure he had to import his own chains, and but he had to buy smaller front alloys with snow tyres
     
    Last edited: Mar 27, 2007
  3. A.N. Other Banned after significant club disruption Dec 5th 2

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    Surely you have to buy generic items from an accessories outlet / ski shop? - or call a European VW dealer...
     

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