Winter tyres vol 2
Discussion
bertie said:
To me there's more sense in buying a set of winter tyres than there is in buying a 4x4 which a lot of folks seem to do.
I agree, number of wheels driven is irrelevant when you have poor friction to start with as the compound is not the right one for the conditions. But I think most people with winter tyre experience understand that nowadays.Edited by nickfrog on Monday 5th December 12:16
PhilboSE said:
It's an interesting question.
I swapped onto my winters on the MINI last weekend. This is a set of tyres out of which I've already had 2, maybe 3, seasons. They're running on standard MINI 15" alloys and we so good in comparison to the original runflats on 16" rims that I even considered running them all year round.
However, having just swapped, it's like driving around on a couple of bars of soap. The performance has really gone off. I'm going to give them another week or two to see if they need a couple of heat cycles or something, but they feel very different indeed.
We did the same for my wifes golf - stored the winters undercover in garage. Tyres are on their 2nd winter. first full drive today this morning on yes they do feel slippery. Like you hoping they just need scrubbing back in.I swapped onto my winters on the MINI last weekend. This is a set of tyres out of which I've already had 2, maybe 3, seasons. They're running on standard MINI 15" alloys and we so good in comparison to the original runflats on 16" rims that I even considered running them all year round.
However, having just swapped, it's like driving around on a couple of bars of soap. The performance has really gone off. I'm going to give them another week or two to see if they need a couple of heat cycles or something, but they feel very different indeed.
bertie said:
To me there's more sense in buying a set of winter tyres than there is in buying a 4x4 which a lot of folks seem to do.
Sharing the wear over two sets for the incremental cost it incurs is negligible, and way more effective judging by how awful my old X5 was on it's summers in the snow.
It's true to say everyone's circumstances are different, personally I rather enjoy getting my hands dirty and swapping the wheels over plus the feeling I've optimised the car for the conditions.
But I've been called a spanner before, and no doubt will again....
I'm with you brother!Sharing the wear over two sets for the incremental cost it incurs is negligible, and way more effective judging by how awful my old X5 was on it's summers in the snow.
It's true to say everyone's circumstances are different, personally I rather enjoy getting my hands dirty and swapping the wheels over plus the feeling I've optimised the car for the conditions.
But I've been called a spanner before, and no doubt will again....
superlightr said:
PhilboSE said:
It's an interesting question.
I swapped onto my winters on the MINI last weekend. This is a set of tyres out of which I've already had 2, maybe 3, seasons. They're running on standard MINI 15" alloys and we so good in comparison to the original runflats on 16" rims that I even considered running them all year round.
However, having just swapped, it's like driving around on a couple of bars of soap. The performance has really gone off. I'm going to give them another week or two to see if they need a couple of heat cycles or something, but they feel very different indeed.
We did the same for my wifes golf - stored the winters undercover in garage. Tyres are on their 2nd winter. first full drive today this morning on yes they do feel slippery. Like you hoping they just need scrubbing back in.I swapped onto my winters on the MINI last weekend. This is a set of tyres out of which I've already had 2, maybe 3, seasons. They're running on standard MINI 15" alloys and we so good in comparison to the original runflats on 16" rims that I even considered running them all year round.
However, having just swapped, it's like driving around on a couple of bars of soap. The performance has really gone off. I'm going to give them another week or two to see if they need a couple of heat cycles or something, but they feel very different indeed.
HannsG said:
My M3 is still on Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
I have a set of Winters on Alloys sitting in the shed outside.
I can't be fecked changing over as there zero snow and although there is some ice the car is fine.
I had to put my new to me Super Sports on my 550i last week because I destroyed a front parking and then found 2 nasty looking bubbles on a rear. These winters had been on all year. As they're staggered I basically need a new front and a new rear. So I cant decide if I should go square or stay staggered.I have a set of Winters on Alloys sitting in the shed outside.
I can't be fecked changing over as there zero snow and although there is some ice the car is fine.
ATM said:
I had to put my new to me Super Sports on my 550i last week because I destroyed a front parking and then found 2 nasty looking bubbles on a rear. These winters had been on all year. As they're staggered I basically need a new front and a new rear. So I cant decide if I should go square or stay staggered.
What on earth has happened to those tyres? Bumping up kerbs?bertie said:
ATM said:
I had to put my new to me Super Sports on my 550i last week because I destroyed a front parking and then found 2 nasty looking bubbles on a rear. These winters had been on all year. As they're staggered I basically need a new front and a new rear. So I cant decide if I should go square or stay staggered.
What on earth has happened to those tyres? Bumping up kerbs?ATM said:
Gentlemen. I drive a large bmw with a 5 litre v8 360bhp engine. I dont just talk about driving it hard. I have the pics to prove it. Lets just say this is damage from my massive go-nads exercising their right to produce sperms.
At least we're now getting some sensible posts on this thread.bertie said:
ATM said:
Gentlemen. I drive a large bmw with a 5 litre v8 360bhp engine. I dont just talk about driving it hard. I have the pics to prove it. Lets just say this is damage from my massive go-nads exercising their right to produce sperms.
Driving it Hard up kerbs then?FiF said:
bertie said:
ATM said:
Gentlemen. I drive a large bmw with a 5 litre v8 360bhp engine. I dont just talk about driving it hard. I have the pics to prove it. Lets just say this is damage from my massive go-nads exercising their right to produce sperms.
Driving it Hard up kerbs then?ATM said:
FiF said:
bertie said:
ATM said:
Gentlemen. I drive a large bmw with a 5 litre v8 360bhp engine. I dont just talk about driving it hard. I have the pics to prove it. Lets just say this is damage from my massive go-nads exercising their right to produce sperms.
Driving it Hard up kerbs then?ATM said:
FiF said:
bertie said:
ATM said:
Gentlemen. I drive a large bmw with a 5 litre v8 360bhp engine. I dont just talk about driving it hard. I have the pics to prove it. Lets just say this is damage from my massive go-nads exercising their right to produce sperms.
Driving it Hard up kerbs then?Just a thought.
SWoll said:
ATM said:
FiF said:
bertie said:
ATM said:
Gentlemen. I drive a large bmw with a 5 litre v8 360bhp engine. I dont just talk about driving it hard. I have the pics to prove it. Lets just say this is damage from my massive go-nads exercising their right to produce sperms.
Driving it Hard up kerbs then?Just a thought.
Typically this sort of damage is due to hitting sharp edges, I did it to an X5 tyre hitting a brick at the side of the road. It may well be due to potholes or speed cushions, possibly taken at BBB speeds.
My Berlingo runs winters all the time, my sister in law lives in Canada and she (along with everyone else in the area) run winters all the time, even though it hits 30 deg in summer. All with no issues outside normal wear and tear.
Speed addicted said:
SWoll said:
ATM said:
FiF said:
bertie said:
ATM said:
Gentlemen. I drive a large bmw with a 5 litre v8 360bhp engine. I dont just talk about driving it hard. I have the pics to prove it. Lets just say this is damage from my massive go-nads exercising their right to produce sperms.
Driving it Hard up kerbs then?Just a thought.
Typically this sort of damage is due to hitting sharp edges, I did it to an X5 tyre hitting a brick at the side of the road. It may well be due to potholes or speed cushions, possibly taken at BBB speeds.
My Berlingo runs winters all the time, my sister in law lives in Canada and she (along with everyone else in the area) run winters all the time, even though it hits 30 deg in summer. All with no issues outside normal wear and tear.
bertie said:
Speed addicted said:
SWoll said:
ATM said:
FiF said:
bertie said:
ATM said:
Gentlemen. I drive a large bmw with a 5 litre v8 360bhp engine. I dont just talk about driving it hard. I have the pics to prove it. Lets just say this is damage from my massive go-nads exercising their right to produce sperms.
Driving it Hard up kerbs then?Just a thought.
Typically this sort of damage is due to hitting sharp edges, I did it to an X5 tyre hitting a brick at the side of the road. It may well be due to potholes or speed cushions, possibly taken at BBB speeds.
My Berlingo runs winters all the time, my sister in law lives in Canada and she (along with everyone else in the area) run winters all the time, even though it hits 30 deg in summer. All with no issues outside normal wear and tear.
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