Calling all winter tyre users
Discussion
...what ones have you used and what were your experiences with the different brands etc? I'm thinking about getting some put on some steal rims and using them this winter as my Goodyear GSD3s will be lethal in any sort of frost/slippery conditions.
If we get enough feedback, maybe a Wiki could be made?
Thanks
If we get enough feedback, maybe a Wiki could be made?
Thanks
Uk wet roads stuff, not intending on taking a torquey FWD car anywhere near snow this year 
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Blimey! That good eh?
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E55 Max said:
+1 for the vredestein Wintrac Extremes, I have an Merc E55k Estate, which should be the worst of all worlds in the snow, I had no trouble this year and not once got stuck or felt uneasy, they are going back on for this winter.
I drove straight out of this on New years day.
I drove straight out of this on New years day.
Blimey! That good eh?Edited by Stedman on Thursday 9th September 14:28
teabagger said:
I have been looking at part worn winter tyres for the 350z. The girlfriend uses the car to get to work everyday and I dont want it damaged due to a slide in winter conditions, it would be of benefit to keep her safe also.
Cheers.
Good to see you've goy your priorities in order Cheers.
jimbobsimmonds said:
Stedman said:
Uk wet roads stuff, not intending on taking a torquey FWD car anywhere near snow this year
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Blimey! That good eh?
you say that, but my S70 T5 was the only one of my families cars which made it around in the snow last year... the torque and weight over the front wheels allowed me to go everywhere on tickover... was great!!!Edit-
E55 Max said:
+1 for the vredestein Wintrac Extremes, I have an Merc E55k Estate, which should be the worst of all worlds in the snow, I had no trouble this year and not once got stuck or felt uneasy, they are going back on for this winter.
I drove straight out of this on New years day.
I drove straight out of this on New years day.
Blimey! That good eh?Edited by Stedman on Thursday 9th September 14:28
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2010/j...
next day, i made it to the top of that hill to witness the carnage; me and an old Disco got to the top!
saying that... i will not be taking the S60 T5 anywhere near the whitestuff...
Glad this thread seems to have helped a few people and that they're enjoying whatever winter rubber they've had fitted!
GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY
SMMT said:
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has today reassured motorists that they will not be affected by increased car insurance premiums as a result of using winter tyres to improve their vehicle’s safety during the winter months. Following discussions with the Association of British Insurers (ABI), SMMT has clarified that the fitment of winter tyres does not constitute a modification that will affect premiums.
SMMT is recommending motorists use winter tyres to improve grip and overall stopping distances during harsh winter driving conditions and is urging drivers to seek further advice from their local franchised dealer.
“Winter tyres ensure that the driver gets maximum traction on and off road, thereby ensuring that safety and stability are optimised,” said SMMT Chief Executive, Paul Everitt. “Despite increasingly harsh winter conditions in the UK, only a handful of drivers have vehicles with winter tyres, but there are many vehicle manufacturers providing a range of winter tyre options to ensure optimum performance and driver safety during winter driving conditions.”
It is proved that winter tyres significantly improve grip and reduce stopping distances in temperatures that drop below 7?Celsius because, unlike normal driving tyres, they do not harden. This enables them to maintain better traction in low temperatures as well as in the wet and on snow, slush and ice. Tests found that stopping distances were reduced by 4.8 metres on wet roads and 11 metres on icy roads when travelling at 20mph.
LinkSMMT is recommending motorists use winter tyres to improve grip and overall stopping distances during harsh winter driving conditions and is urging drivers to seek further advice from their local franchised dealer.
“Winter tyres ensure that the driver gets maximum traction on and off road, thereby ensuring that safety and stability are optimised,” said SMMT Chief Executive, Paul Everitt. “Despite increasingly harsh winter conditions in the UK, only a handful of drivers have vehicles with winter tyres, but there are many vehicle manufacturers providing a range of winter tyre options to ensure optimum performance and driver safety during winter driving conditions.”
It is proved that winter tyres significantly improve grip and reduce stopping distances in temperatures that drop below 7?Celsius because, unlike normal driving tyres, they do not harden. This enables them to maintain better traction in low temperatures as well as in the wet and on snow, slush and ice. Tests found that stopping distances were reduced by 4.8 metres on wet roads and 11 metres on icy roads when travelling at 20mph.
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