2012 Tire Chain Information
Subject: Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only)
2012 Model Year ONLY –
Information only for all other dealers

Date: Jan, 2013

This information is for the 2012 model year only.

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TIRE CHAIN RESTRICTION DISCLOSURE
VEHICLE:
VIN:
TIRE AND WHEEL SIZE:
AS EQUIPPED, THIS VEHICLE MAY NOT BE OPERATED WITH TIRE CHAINS, BUT MAY
ACCOMMODATE SOME OTHER TYPE OF TIRE TRACTION DEVICE. SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL FOR DETAILS.

The undersigned acknowledges that prior to signing a contract to buy
or lease the subject new vehicle; the undersigned read this disclosure
and received a signed copy.
Date:

Buyer’s Name:

Buyer’s Signature:

Dealer’s Name:

Dealer Representative’s Signature:

Application & models may change without notice.
Winter tires available for VW vehicles may have a maximum speed rating that is lower than the potential maximum speed of the vehicle. Never
drive VW vehicles at speeds that exceed the maximum speed rating of the tires with which the vehicles is equipped. Always obey posted speed
limits.
A NOTE ABOUT HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES: These tires are designed for optimum performance and handling in warm climates. They are
not suitable for cold, snowy or icy weather conditions. If you drive under those circumstances, you should equip your vehicle with all season or
winter tires, which offer better traction under those conditions. We suggest you use the recommended winter or all season tires specified for your
car or its equivalent. These high-performance tires also have a lower aspect ratio that aids performance and handling; however, in order to avoid
tire, rim or vehicle damage, it is important that the inflation pressure is regularly checked and maintained at recommended levels. Please also
remember in making your selection that, while these tires deliver responsive handling, they may ride less comfortably and make more noise than
other choices. Finally, these tires may wear more quickly than other choices. For further information on all these topics, please consult the
owner’s manual, your local dealer or call 1-800-374-8389.

Print this original Tire Chain Restriction Disclosure for additional copies.

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VW AG Approved Tire/Rim Combination
VW Tire Chain Information by Vehicle -- MY 2012
Model

Wheel

Tires

Chains

15"

195/65 R 15

Yes

17"

225/45 R 17

No

18"

225/40 R 18 XL

No

GTI

18"

225/40 R 18 H

Yes

Tiguan

16"

215/65 R 16

Yes

18"

235/50 R 18

No

19"

255/40 R 19

No

15"

195/65 R 15

Yes

16"

205/55 R 16

Yes

17"

205/50 R 17

Yes

17"

225/45 R 17

No

Jetta GLI

18"

225/40 R 18

No

Jetta SportWagen

16"

205/55 R 16

Yes

17"

205/50 R 17

Yes

17"

225/45 R 17

No

17"

205/50 R 15

Yes

18"

235/40 R 18

No

17"

215/55 R 17

Yes

18"

235/45 R 18

No

19"

235/40 R 19

No

Golf

Jetta

Eos

Beetle

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document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may
these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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VW Tire Chain Information by Vehicle -- MY 2012
Model

Wheel

Tires

Chains

17"

205/50 R 17

Yes

17"

235/45 R 17

No

18"

235/40 R 18

No

19"

235/35 R 19

No

18"

255/55 R 18

18" Spare

195/75 R 18

19"

265/50 R 19

20"

275/45 R 20

16"

215/60 R 16

Yes

17"

215/55 R 17

Yes

18"

235/45 R 18

No

16"

225/60 R 16

Yes

17"

225/65 R 17

Yes

CC

Touareg

Passat

Routan

Tire chains must not be used on the compact spare wheel.
Ultra High performance tires are not suited for use on ice or snow.
4Motion vehicles snow chains are permitted on the front wheels only.
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.

Thank You,

Service Information and Tools Team

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