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    #1

    Snow chain hire...

    Not for the 901

    Planning a few days in the Victorian snow fields next week. My lovely new shiny Touareg has an issue... 275/45 R20 - with bugger all clearance between the rear of the wheel and suspension.

    Have done some reading online and it appears my only option (apart form buying a second set of wheels / tyres) is Thule K-Summit XXL at $789 RRP - Ouch. A lot of coin for something that is likely to stay in its bag.

    And to add insult these are not currently legal on the Great Alpine Road (though not an issue for me on this specific trip.)

    Have been trying to find a hire outfit that can help, but no glory.

    Any suggestions - returning the vehicle and buying a proper four wheel drive is not an option

    Thanks
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    #2
    Hire one?
    Cam Arnott
    Looking for engine #6208151
    1970 911E (Sold)
    '71 911 S/T Replica 2.3 (Sold)
    2 x Split Screen Kombis
    TYP 901 Register # 78
    Early S Registry # 1076

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      #3
      Originally posted by Cameron Arnott View Post
      Hire one?
      Car I assume... really wanted to drive the recent purchase.

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        #4
        Go to this site:

        Roof Carrier Systems | Roof racks, ski, bike and luggage carriers...and more!
        http://roofcarriersystems.com.au/
        Roof Carrier Systems was established in Melbourne in 1985 as Australia's first roof rack shop specialising in Roof Racks, Bike Racks, Roof Boxes, Snow Chains &


        Contact Richard Townley (owner) and mention I sent you. he hires out chains and is an expert in fitting to Euro vehicles. If he cant help you, no-one can.
        sigpicPhil Lack
        TYP901 Register Inc. # 002 (Founding President)
        Early 911-S Registry # 690
        R-Gruppe # 367
        '72 911E 2.4 Coupe (SOLD)
        '15 MB CLA 250 Sport Shooting Brake - daily
        2012 BMW 1M Coupe 6-spd (for sale)
        1974 FIAT 124 Sport coupe

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          #5
          Originally posted by e72phil View Post
          Go to this site:

          Roof Carrier Systems | Roof racks, ski, bike and luggage carriers...and more!
          http://roofcarriersystems.com.au/
          Roof Carrier Systems was established in Melbourne in 1985 as Australia's first roof rack shop specialising in Roof Racks, Bike Racks, Roof Boxes, Snow Chains &


          Contact Richard Townley (owner) and mention I sent you. he hires out chains and is an expert in fitting to Euro vehicles. If he cant help you, no-one can.
          Huge thanks Phil.

          Richard was not available but his offsider Phil helped me out. Turns out the Thule XG Pro 12 fits the current Touareg with 275/45R20s, not that their website indicates as such.

          Is there any problem the Typ901 forum can't solve!

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            #6
            Do 4WD's need chains these days?, never used to I'm sure...
            Marcus
            TYP901 Member #81
            1972 911E

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              #7
              Originally posted by IXXI72 View Post
              Do 4WD's need chains these days?, never used to I'm sure...
              Need? As in legally = yes!

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                #8
                Chains usually have to be carried for ice. There are 4WD's and then there are 4Wd's these days. Some are token off roaders.

                Richard also sells the Nokian snow tires and if you have these fitted on yr 4WD then chains are not needed. These tires are that good.

                I was sure they had experience with a Toureg as they no doubt have seen this issue before.

                Glad the Forum could help you Dirk.
                sigpicPhil Lack
                TYP901 Register Inc. # 002 (Founding President)
                Early 911-S Registry # 690
                R-Gruppe # 367
                '72 911E 2.4 Coupe (SOLD)
                '15 MB CLA 250 Sport Shooting Brake - daily
                2012 BMW 1M Coupe 6-spd (for sale)
                1974 FIAT 124 Sport coupe

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by e72phil View Post
                  There are 4WD's and then there are 4Wd's these days. Some are token off roaders.
                  You calling me a poser in rolling on 20s in my black SUV with barely legal tint? Sure I'll feel at home in the Victorian Alps

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