258 Wheels and tyres
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels, and only to certain tyre
sizes ⇒ page 303.
205/55 R16 15 mm chains
225/45 R17 9 mm chains
225/40 R18 7 mm chains
Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings before fitting snow chains. For
safety reasons cover caps, available in any Technical Service, must then be
fitted over the wheel bolts.
WARNING
Observe the fitting instructions provided by the snow chain manufactur-
er.
CAUTION
Remove the snow chains to drive on roads without snow. Otherwise they
will impair handling, damage the tyres and wear out very quickly.
Note
●In some countries, the speed limit for using snow chains is 50 km/h.
The legal requirements of the country should be followed.
●We recommend that you ask your Technical Service for information
about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.