Snow tyres or snow socks

[Bengi]

We get very bad winter snow in our village and last year had to buy a set a michellin crossclimates so that we could manage the hill to our home, this was when I had my Passat estate.

im looking to get prepared for winter in the next few months, so as I have the powershift gearbox firstly how does this fare in the snow?

and does anyone recommend the use of socks or tyres and if so what are you guys running?

i must add the crossclimates were fantastic allowing me to sail up hills past most cars.

[pragmatix]

Tyres every time  I have a winter set of wheels and tyres.

[TangoDaz]

I used snow socks this winter and they worked a treat 

[Frembrit]

If you were happy with the cross climate tyres all year round then go for those again, otherwise another set of wheels and winter tyres.

I use 19" Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in the summer and 18" Continental Wintercontact TS 850 P in the winter. We don't get much snow down here, but it got me through the last two lots earlier this year 🙂  when the majority got stuck.

[Bengi]

Do any of you guys have the powershift gearbox? If so does it fare ok in the snow?

[Frembrit]

No, I have a manual.