[John27]

New wheels look really good. Make sure you tell your insurer. Many/most don't seem to mind or care but some apparently do require you to use only factory fitted wheels. I am sure someone on here said that even other VW Tig wheels of a different size were not always acceptable. I can't see why it makes much difference but you can't be too careful. Worth a phone call to be sure.

 

[Simonj67]

Insurance have been informed, annoyingly they are charging £25 each time I change wheels, not had this before but always like to make sure everything is declared.

 

[AMH666]

Yea my insurance also informed although they don't charge to change them

 

[John27]

Insurance have been informed, annoyingly they are charging £25 each time I change wheels, not had this before but always like to make sure everything is declared.

Seems like any excuse to squeeze more money out of the motorist? However, they do serve a needed purpose and do look good so worth it.

 

[Wildcat]

This is from the ABI "Most motor insurers do not charge additional premiums for vehicles fitted with winter tyres, provided that the tyres are roadworthy and have been fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions." So it's really down to which insurer you're with. More info here Winter tyres | Motor insurance | | ABI

 

[A1VWD]

This is from the ABI "Most motor insurers do not charge additional premiums for vehicles fitted with winter tyres, provided that the tyres are roadworthy and have been fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions." So it's really down to which insurer you're with. More info here Winter tyres | Motor insurance | | ABI

Winter tyres are usually okay to fit without charge as this would be considered for safety reasons but some insurers would need to know if different wheels are being fitted and this could affect the extra premium.

 

[Simonj67]

I think in my case it's more to do with the aftermarket alloys, I will challenge then on it again when I swap back over in a few months.

 

[Wildcat]

Winter tyres are usually okay to fit without charge as this would be considered for safety reasons but some insurers would need to know if different wheels are being fitted and this could affect the extra premium.

Yes, sorry, I'd overlooked the OPs title in which they state they were changing the wheels (alloys) as well - yes, that could be the clincher. I seem to recall asking my insurer back in 2018 and they asked if I was changing the wheels as well, and I said no, the winter tyres were going on the same alloys and summer tyres were going into storage, so no additional charge from my insurer. It always pays to ask

 

[DPStratMan]

Sorry, I know I'm an 'R-Line' but just couldn't resist it !!

 

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Hi.
If anyone ever has any issues with insurance for the fitment of winter wheels / tyres then please feel free to drop me a line,
Regards,
Dan.

 

[skooby99]

Jumping on here would Audi wheels fit then ? 19x7j with et34 5x112 235/55/19 tyres fitted

 

[Blakey]

Jumping on here would Audi wheels fit then ? 19x7j with et34 5x112 235/55/19 tyres fitted

235/50/19 are standard on the Elegance so I can't see why they wouldn't fit.

 

[thejanners]

When changing wheels and tyres, you need to ensure the ET number is correct and the width for your vehicle or they may foul the inner or outer bodywork
See here for some info on 19” wheels for 2018 models

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/vw/RDW/TIG/884/6/601/601070

 

[skooby99]

235/50/19 are standard on the Elegance so I can't see why they wouldn't fit.

It’s a r I have