Snow chains will improve braking ability as well as traction in winter conditions.
Snow chains can be used on the front wheels only. This also applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive*.
Check that the snow chains are correctly seated after driving for a few yards; follow the instructions given by the manufacturer.
Keep your speed below 50 km/h. Please observe the applicable local regulations.
Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links. The links must not protrude more than 13.5 mm from the tyres (including tensioner).
You must remove the snow chains on roads which are free of snow; otherwise the vehicle handling may be impaired and the tyres may be damaged.
For technical reasons snow chains may only be used on tyres with certain wheel rim/tyre combinations.
Applies to: 3-door/Sportback/Sportback g-tron
Rim size | Rim offset | Tyre size |
6Jx16 (steel) | 48 mm | 205/55 |
6Jx17 (aluminium) | 48 mm | 205/50 |
Applies to: Saloon/Cabriolet
Rim size | Rim offset | Tyre size |
6.5Jx16 (steel) | 43 mm | 205/55 |
6.5Jx17 (aluminium) | 43 mm | 205/50 |
Applies to: Sportback e-tron
Rim size | Rim offset | Tyre size |
6Jx17 (aluminium) | 48 mm | 205/50 |
Applies to: RS 3 Sportback
Rim size | Rim offset | Tyre size |
8.0Jx19 (aluminium) | 49 mm | 235/35 R19 |
Applies to: RS 3 Saloon
Rim size | Rim offset | Tyre size |
8.0Jx19 (aluminium) | 42 mm | 235/35 R19 |
WARNING
Unsuitable or incorrectly mounted snow chains can cause you to lose control of the vehicle – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Snow chains can damage the rim/hubcap* if they make direct contact with it. Remove the hubcaps* beforehand. Use snow chains which have a protective coating.
Note
When driving with snow chains, it may help to switch on sport mode link►.