Tire and Rim experts needed.

So to use chains on the new Passat I need to use 215/60R16 tires on 6.5Jx16 ET 44 rims per the manual.

I checked out Tirerack.com and they only have 7 or 7.5 rims with 45 mm offsets.

Does anyone know if these will work or not? They do NOT have 6.5 16 with the 44 offset so cannot offer them.

I guess I could do Google searches for the exact rim size and get the tires from Tirerack and then get them all mounted, but trying to see if I need to be this EXACT. I lean towards matching VW specs exactly, but need to know if this is time well spent.

I did some research and searching and found Black steel rims locally. 16x6.5 5-112 41B. Will this work in place of the 6.5Jx16 ET 44's?

yup should.

Doesn't the passat s still get steel wheels? i'm sure you could find someone who wants to get rid of them.

BTW which chains/cords you using? there are probably some low profile ones that would work on OEM size rims and the manual is just giving you lawyer speek.

TomB.......i found these on Ebay the other day.....might work and look like a great deal for winter swap-outs. The item is nothing to do with me, I just found it while browsing, the tires would cost more than the buy-it-now price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-INCH-OEM...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35b88c9fb5

Looking at the SCC Super Z6 chains (ultralow profile chains).

TDIOT,

Other than I don't want the conti's, those rims are exactly what I need! Thanks for the heads up.