Snow Chain Option for 255/50-20 Tires on 2021 Audi e-tron

Question:

Owners manual says snow chains only for the rear tires, its a quattro and to use light mesh. I have 20inch rims. What do you recommend?

asked by: Adam F

Expert Reply:

The online copy of the owner's manual I looked at confirms that Audi only recommends using snow chain products on the vehicle's rear wheels. Audi states that the chains should extend past the top of the tire by no more than 10.5 mm. The only product we offer that would provide that kind of clearance on your 255/50-20 tires are the Titan Snow socks, part # TCH72.

Because these aren't actually chains that could damage vehicle components if they broke, I can't see why using them on the front wheels as well as the rear wouldn't be acceptable, but I'd recommend getting clarification on that from your Audi dealer.

expert reply by: Mike L