Winter tyres vol 2
Discussion
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brickwall said:
When do people typically fit their winters?
Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
If you live in London, may I suggest you don't need Winter tyres?Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
Alickadoo said:
brickwall said:
When do people typically fit their winters?
Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
If you live in London, may I suggest you don't need Winter tyres?Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
Unless travel forces a changeover, I usually wait until temperatures are consistently before 8°C during the hours that I’d most regularly use the vehicle.
Edited by bolidemichael on Sunday 20th August 10:05
bolidemichael said:
Alickadoo said:
brickwall said:
When do people typically fit their winters?
Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
If you live in London, may I suggest you don't need Winter tyres?Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
I’m not revisiting the winter tyre arguments here - just interested to know when others fit theirs.
(My favourite is the annual game of skittles on Wimbledon hill and Southfields when it snows, and those on winter tyres just breeze on by)
brickwall said:
When do people typically fit their winters?
Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
Usually it has been the first week in November for me, but last year was mild and we were still seeing temps of 10+ all through November. That pushed the switch back to December when the temps finally dropped.Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
brickwall said:
bolidemichael said:
Alickadoo said:
brickwall said:
When do people typically fit their winters?
Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
If you live in London, may I suggest you don't need Winter tyres?Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
I’m not revisiting the winter tyre arguments here - just interested to know when others fit theirs.
(My favourite is the annual game of skittles on Wimbledon hill and Southfields when it snows, and those on winter tyres just breeze on by)
With London it's like most of the south east. You either get caught out early by a sudden November freeze, or it stays mildish all the way through to mid-January when you're much more likely to see a prolonged cold spell through to April.
I'm still on my cross climates which I swapped to last winter as the summer has mostly been wet and mild rather than prolonged hot and dry.
I'm still on my cross climates which I swapped to last winter as the summer has mostly been wet and mild rather than prolonged hot and dry.
brickwall said:
bolidemichael said:
Well, it transpires that you’re local to me.
I normally get the swap done at Merityre in Southfields, they’re very helpful.I’m a big fan of your E500!
I’ll never forget commuting in the snow in my S126 380SEC and being unable to get over the speed hump from King George’s Park. Someone had to nudge my car with theirs in order to surmount the otherwise modest obstacle!
I didn’t know anything about winter tyres back then…
brickwall said:
Well indeed. Heaven forfend I might use my gross London-centric wealth to go skiing. Or London, the place where no cold or snowy weather happens *ever*.
I’m not revisiting the winter tyre arguments here - just interested to know when others fit theirs.
(My favourite is the annual game of skittles on Wimbledon hill and Southfields when it snows, and those on winter tyres just breeze on by)
Probably late Oct/early Nov. Will depend when my days off land and if they coincide with dry weather. I’m not revisiting the winter tyre arguments here - just interested to know when others fit theirs.
(My favourite is the annual game of skittles on Wimbledon hill and Southfields when it snows, and those on winter tyres just breeze on by)
When to swap depends how the weather changes, generally late Nov or early Dec for me.
Swapping too early when the weather is not cold enough shows up how poor the winter set grip is on warm wet roads can be compared to the summers, cold morning hovering just about or around freezing the winters come into their own,
My wiinter set are getting on a bit now, they've seen about 8 winters and still have 7mm tread remaining, still soft and supple because they spend the rest of the year in the dark in my garage so no deterioration in performance so far and no signs of perishing,
Going to be a decision for next year anyway, do i replace the summer set next summer when they will be down to about 3mm with another set of summers, or go all season...the decision is less obvious because the winter set are the alternative 16" 60 profile size (summers are 17" 55 aspect) so give a nicer ride during the cold months which must translate to gentler wear and tear on the springs/suspension.
The winter wheels are aftermarket, though perfectly fine and as new, but ideally the car should stay on its also perfect 17" OE wheels.
decisions decisions...as usual i'll make the wrong one when the time comes.
Swapping too early when the weather is not cold enough shows up how poor the winter set grip is on warm wet roads can be compared to the summers, cold morning hovering just about or around freezing the winters come into their own,
My wiinter set are getting on a bit now, they've seen about 8 winters and still have 7mm tread remaining, still soft and supple because they spend the rest of the year in the dark in my garage so no deterioration in performance so far and no signs of perishing,
Going to be a decision for next year anyway, do i replace the summer set next summer when they will be down to about 3mm with another set of summers, or go all season...the decision is less obvious because the winter set are the alternative 16" 60 profile size (summers are 17" 55 aspect) so give a nicer ride during the cold months which must translate to gentler wear and tear on the springs/suspension.
The winter wheels are aftermarket, though perfectly fine and as new, but ideally the car should stay on its also perfect 17" OE wheels.
decisions decisions...as usual i'll make the wrong one when the time comes.
Didn't swap last year and regretted it as my wife got stuck with my daughter (3 series).
I am more prepared this year, and already ordered mine from MyTyres cheap time to buy by looks of it also - if you run smaller tyres, 205/55/16's in my case, these will adorn my steel wheels that I will get out of the shed, for my zero cares given look
I am more prepared this year, and already ordered mine from MyTyres cheap time to buy by looks of it also - if you run smaller tyres, 205/55/16's in my case, these will adorn my steel wheels that I will get out of the shed, for my zero cares given look
Alickadoo said:
brickwall said:
When do people typically fit their winters?
Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
If you live in London, may I suggest you don't need Winter tyres?Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
ninepoint2 said:
Alickadoo said:
brickwall said:
When do people typically fit their winters?
Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
If you live in London, may I suggest you don't need Winter tyres?Last year I switched in early Oct, but that was because my summers had v low tread and would have triggered an MOT advisory later that month.
I’m thinking late October?
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