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.

[Corey_R]

That's actually a very good point Dubya

[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!

[ripblade]

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

awww I thought this was my ticket out of driving a getz up the snow sob sob!

any one know of any other option that would fit an 18" wheel that can be picked up in melb?

[Dubya]

awww I thought this was my ticket out of driving a getz up the snow sob sob!

any one know of any other option that would fit an 18" wheel that can be picked up in melb?

Try Rud Centrax - Roofrack World in Sydney should be able to provide the name of local or national distributor.

The Centrax only sit on the top of the tire, not on the inside shoulder, so may well work on the 18", and certainly if the rolling diameter is the same as the 17".

I imagine chains would generally provide more transaction than a sock.