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Yep, Konig K-Slim size 097 is a perfect fit for the VRS 225/40R18 combo and there is tight but decent clearance to the strut and the arch liner on lock. Good clearance to the outer arch too. Also be aware that Konig was bought out by Thule and for a while re-branded to Thule before returning to the Konig name. If looking for second hand you may find Thule CK-7 chains size 097 which are identical to the Konig K-Slim.

It's common sense really and applies to lot's of places that get a lot of snow, Europe, US & Canada. People head out on mountain roads with inappropriate boots and either get stuck, blocking the road for everyone or go off the road completely. Not that different here, even with good winter tyres you're still going to get stuck behind the one in front doesn't have decent boots.

I've only had to use chains once for a short distance and so I probably could have got away with something less durable than the ones I had. If you're just looking for a box tick then you could try the budget ones below but note they may not be hardened and so may be less durable: https://www.snowchains.com/car-snow-chains/polar-7mm Note their qualifications, "For limited clearance applications on small vehicles" and "Not recommended for medium - large vehicles (See Konig/Thule 7mm high tensile)". You do have a VRS after all but if it's for short distances and you're gentle with the throttle then you may get by. And yes, you only want them on the fronts.

I too use All Seasons but it appears the o/p is heading to the Alps where it is compulsory to carry chains in certain areas. Note too that even Michelin's really useful looking mesh "Michelin Easy Grip Evolution Limited 7" snow socks are not approved items in these locations. No chains, no-go and you get turned back, snow tyres or not.

I have a 2019 VRS245 running 225/40R18. Clearance is pretty tight to the shocker at the rear which is probably why Skoda say no to chains as a general principle at this tyre size. If you go to the Konig website and use their selector they are likely to override this and offer their super low profile chains to overcome this problem. They say that they base their recommendations on real life testing and they do have an established reputation. https://www.konigchain.com/consumer-configurator/ For my size I was offered König Reflex Edge 597, König K-Summit K23 or the König K-Slim 097 with the latter being the most cost reasonable option (despite not being cheap). The 097 suffix is the size designator. The König K-Slim is a 7mm clearance chain obtained by twisted links and low profile fixings on the inside loop. They also claim that the design has a 'micro dynamic profile' meaning that it is less likely to lift off the tyre in travel, reducing clearance. https://www.konigchain.com/chains/konig-k-slim/ They are manual adjust but looking at the fitting vid they are absolutely idiot proof. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoJrFGczXKs Currently £178 on Amazon (the cheapest I have found them), one set left in my size (check compatibility with yours). The cheaper (£123 cheapest) König CB-7 also has a 7mm twisted chain but only on the inside with conventional chain on the outside half which may cause you clearance problems at the arches over bumps. Personally I would go for Slims and have just bought a set. Still to arrive so I can't comment on the fit in-use.