Are Thule Snow Chains Available for 255/55R18 Tires on a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

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Can I use the Thule snow chains K-Summit XXL on my VW 2012 Touareg? My tire size is 255/55 R18. If yes what is the part number and do you stock it?

asked by: Shlomo F

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Yes, you can use the Thule K-Summit XXL Tire Chains, part # TH02230K66, on your 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. I have attached a demonstration video for you to check out.

Before purchasing tire chains for your 2012 VW Touareg you should consult your vehicle owners manual or the dealer to determine if VW recommends the use of tire chains on this vehicle and if so what chain clearance is required so you do not purchase chains that you cannot use or would damage the vehicle.

I did a search online to try to find the owners manual for the 2012 Touraeg and that VW does not publish the owners manual so I could not determine if snow chains are recommended for your vehicle.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

With snow chains there is always a possibility that your rims could get scratched or damaged. If I were you I would consider getting a spare set of rims with snow tires mounted on them. This way you would not have to worry about scratching your nice…

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Answer 2

The best snow tire chains for your 2023 Toyota RAV4 with 235/55-19 tires are the Konig self-tensioning snow tire chains, with the correct part number for your car being the following: - Konig Tire Chains #TH01594250 There a few reasons the…

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Answer 3

Cables and chains, even if they are Class S will both have clearance issues so for your 2020 Toyota RAV4 with 235/55R19 tires, I would not assume that cables are okay like the Titan Chain Diagonal Alloy Cable Snow Tire Chains #TC729DC. It is likely…

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Answer 4

For vehicle configurations like your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime that in the owners manual states chains can't be used with a tire size like 235/55R19 what we have found works best is to contact a Toyota dealer in an area that has snow chain…

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Answer 5

For the Escalade with a 275/50R22 tire size you'll need the Konig K-Summit Tire Chains #KON24FR. Unfortunately we don't currently have a compatible fitting K-Summit tire chain set for the Ram so the closest option would be the Konig Tire…

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Answer 6

For your 2018 Audi Q5 with 235/60R18 tires I recommend the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains #TH02230K66. They're Class S compatible chains, which means they're meant for vehicles with limited wheel well clearance like your Audi.…

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Answer 7

When the law requires use of snow chains, it trumps the manufacturer. So in these cases, I recommend using Class S chains which are minimal clearance chains to give you traction and yet avoid issues with internal clearances. For your 225/65R17 tires…

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Answer 8

In general, snow tire chains are generally placed on drive wheels, but they can sometimes also be used on non-powered wheels. If a vehicle is front-wheel-drive only, then generally the front tires are the priority but it is permissible to place them…

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Answer 9

We have a similar set of Titan twist link tire chains that fit your tire size of 265/75-16 with the part #TC2228 but the size you mentioned would not fit so you would not want to go with them.

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Are Thule Snow Chains Available for 255/55R18 Tires on a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

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