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 version/Sportback/Sportback g‑tron
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Rim size
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Rim offset
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Tyre size
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6Jx16 (steel)
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48 mm
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205/55
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6Jx17 (aluminium)
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48 mm
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205/50/div>
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Applies to: Saloon/Cabriolet
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Rim size
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Rim offset
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Tyre size
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6.5Jx16 (steel)
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43 mm
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205/55
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6.5Jx17 (aluminium)
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43 mm
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205/50/div>
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Applies to: Sportback e-tron
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Rim size
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Rim offset
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Tyre size
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6Jx17 (aluminium)
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48 mm
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205/50/div>
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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►
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