Getting a Passat CC ready for the snow

[Leagle]

OK, I have searched the forums and found some older threads but I thought it was a timely time of the year for this topic. I am thinking of taking my AWD V6 Passat CC to the snow. Does anybody know whether chains fit the run flat Conti tyres? Do you need chains at all? I am concerned about the frameless windows sticking. What do I do about those? Anything else? Would love to hear from anyone who have taken their Passats (whether CC or not) to the snow...

[wandersen]

By law you don't need to carry chains if in an AWD car.

I wouldn't use chains either on my car. Suggest you get some autosocks instead. See here:

Village Ski and Snowboard Cooma - For all your ski and snowboard hire needs

[Leagle]

thanks wandersen

[2muchcoffeeman]

By law you don't need to carry chains if in an AWD car.

...except in Victoria unless something has changed for this season?

[wandersen]

Yes, apologies. I checked that the OP was from NSW and assumed he referred to NSW.

[antman]

Hey Leagle,
How did the ski trip go?
Antman.

[Leagle]

Hi Antman good to hear from you. Have been busy so haven't been on the forum for a while. Unfortunately due to work commitments, did not make it to the snow this season. Maybe next year. I like you would be interested to hearing from other AWD Passat / Passat CC owners who have taken their cars to the snow though. BTW its been almost 2 years that I have had the CC and its still running reliably. You?