£2k-3k run around or winter tyres?

[steve singh]

So with a m3 I don't fancy facing winter, simply because i live up a tricky hill and quite a rural area - had issues with previous rwd cars.

Debating whether to get winter tyres or just buy a cheap £2k-3k run around like a civic type r.

Which would you go with ?

I tend to sell my cars after 18 mths and if it matters in terms of winter tyre cost, the m3 is an e92.

[wilbo83]

Why not buy something that will cope better with the snow like something with quattro or AWD?

[Allblackdup]

What he said ^^^^^ 4.2 Quattro like mine can be had for 3k

[anonymous-user]

Buy an old Discovery or something

[73mark]

St John Smythe said:

Buy an old Discovery or something

Disco get you up that hill in snow and down again safely

[Northernchimp]

Winter tyres and a very light right foot, no point running two cars. I use Michelin Alpines (albeit on a light FWD) and they are magnificent.

[Dave 500]

No point with another car just get winter tyres.

[Rawwr]

And if you do decide to get a 2nd car, maybe not something with a peaky engine and relatively stiff setup?

[steve singh]

Thanks for the responses guys - I think this video has just made my mind up that winter tyres might be the best bet...

http://youtu.be/STaximkaQxo

I'll see how much they cost, but couldn't stomach spending something like £2k if i need rims too (not keen to use my current ones)...