Hi,

 

 I have a 191FSI, and was wondering if anyone had found snow chains that fit well.

Preferably budget as I am in Australia, and while they need to be carried on mountain, the probability of needing to fit is low…

 

Thanks!

23 hours ago, phibes said:

Hi,

 

 I have a 191FSI, and was wondering if anyone had found snow chains that fit well.

Preferably budget as I am in Australia, and while they need to be carried on mountain, the probability of needing to fit is low…

 

Thanks!

The 225/40/R18 size is not approved for snow chains so you'll probably struggle to find anything that fits. More info in the linked thread below.

 

 

Probability of having to fit is neither here nor there.  When the must be carried and if they do need to go on then you need to be able to fit them and it helps if they go on easier rather than are a faf, then the car must be able to drive without any issues as the chains are possibly getting snow / ice on them and so are the inner arches. 

59 minutes ago, roottoot said:

Probability of having to fit is neither here nor there.  When the must be carried and if they do need to go on then you need to be able to fit them and it helps if they go on easier rather than are a faf, then the car must be able to drive without any issues as the chains are possibly getting snow / ice on them and so are the inner arches. 

Obviously. I mean that I want them to fit/work but basic is fine. From other post looks like will need to be expensive low profile ones like konig k-slim 097, if even these will fit. 

You're probably going to get caught on width rather than profile. The widest tyre approved for snow chains in any diameter or profile is 205 mm, so the 225 may well be too wide to avoid hitting stuff.

35 minutes ago, chimaera said:

You're probably going to get caught on width rather than profile. The widest tyre approved for snow chains in any diameter or profile is 205 mm, so the 225 may well be too wide to avoid hitting stuff.

Thanks. What do you mean by “approved”? Is this by Skoda for the arch profile, clearance?  There are chains made for 225/40/19 - konig 097. While not ideal, I could run on rear wheels rather than front- it’s a 4wd. 

Ah. I re-read your table. Understood. 

Have a look in the link https://www.snowchainstore.co.uk/tyre-size/snow-chains-225-40-r18

 

You can fit them, but you may not have enough clearance particularly under load and cornering and the bodywork gets damaged.