Vehicle care

Snow Chains

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Chaînes à neige

Snow chains are only permitted on the front wheels.

Use fine-link snow chains that do not extend beyond the tread and inner sidewalls of the tires by more than 10 mm, including the chain fastener.

Caution

A damaged tire is a tire that may burst.

Snow chains are only permitted on tires of size

205/60 R 16, 215/55 R 17, 215/60 R 16, 225/45 R 18, 225/50 R 17 and 235/45 R 18.

Snow chains are not permitted on tires of size

225/55 R 17, 245/45 R 18, 245/40 R 19, 245/35 R 20 and 255/35 R 20.

Snow chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel.

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