Winter tyres vol 2

[mmm-five]

I've just 'relied' on a 4 wheel set of AutoSocks, which I originally bought for my late/early season trips to the 'Ring in my Z4M.

However, in 13 years and over 160,000 miles in the Z4M I've not had need for them.

Also just bought a set for the F31...just in case

[sneijder]

I’ve lived in Norway getting on 15 years now, had to replace all four on our two cars this Winter so didn’t want to stretch to full Contis for the sake of my wallet. Went for Falken and honestly they’re as good. Mrs has a FWD EV which torque steers and squirms for fun if you’re lead footed. Falkens don’t send it towards the ditch.

I *think* Porsche use Falken for their SUVs in Norway when new, don’t quote me on that though.

Big test is how long they last, three seasons would be a treat.

[journeymanpro]

Cross climate 2, end of thread.

[Adrian E]

journeymanpro said:

Cross climate 2, end of thread.

I asked a question pages back about whether to go for these, to replace the Dunlop Winter 3Ds that were end of life. Decided they fitted the bill down here in the South East, and picked up my refurbished winter wheel set with spangley new CC2s fitted

They'll probably go on the car over the weekend - temperatures hovering around the tipping point between summer and winter, and given these are all season anyway they'll be fine.

I'm usually not keen on darker coloured wheels, but wanted something closer to the colour of winter themed brake dust, so they don't look as mucky if I don't wash them for weeks, so went for anthracite. Glad I did when I picked them up - will be interesting to see how they look on the car (which is black)

[bolidemichael]

I can't see how temperatures are hovering for you in the SE... it's consistently around 4°C in SW London and winters are most certainly ON!

[Adrian E]

bolidemichael said:

I can't see how temperatures are hovering for you in the SE... it's consistently around 4°C in SW London and winters are most certainly ON!

I don’t drive every day - was 8.5c yesterday when I went out. It’s taken 2 weeks for the wheels to be refurbished and tyres delivered. Comment was more how it’s clearly cold enough at each end of the day, but daytime temperature is still fluctuating around the 7c marker, so depends when you’re driving really

[belleair302]

Winter Dunlop’s went onto the c63 on Tuesday and in lower temps the grip is much improved as wheel spin is reduced. I don’t worry about snow in Hertfordshire but frosty roads, wet lanes and long damp days make driving way more difficult without these on until late March.

[Speed addicted]

Snow in Aberdeenshire today, plus high winds!
My 4x4 pickup is sitting at work with grippy Michelin tyres on it. I’m 40 miles away in the works van with mismatched and worn ditchfinders all round.
Getting back may be interesting.

[nomank]

Recently fitted the Michelin Cross Climate 2's to my Avensis (2007, 2.0 petrol auto). Probably cost around a 1/3 of the total value of the car but think any decent tyres are worth it...

Have had winter tyres on previous cars so this time around stuck with the all-season option. Will hopefully keep me out of trouble :-)

[craig1912]

Winter wheels went on my M140 on Monday. It’s only Hampshire but I can do a few miles up North so worth it for me.

[QuartzDad]

d_a_n1979 said:

I got a set of 18" Style 234s and had my pal refurb them and fit/balance the tyres; I went with Nexen Winguard Sport 2s. I wanted to go with Avon WV7s again like I had on my previous touring but couldn't get them in the sizes I needed (can now; they just weren't available when I was looking to purchase).

Impressed with them so far; more so as we're getting colder/wetter weather now. Quiet, very grippy and have made the 7'er very smooth to drive

I have the same tyres on my 5 series, worked really well last winter and put them back on last week. Son has them as well on his 325i. With 4 RWD cars in the house and nothing else, winters felt neccessary.

[Gad-Westy]

nomank said:

Recently fitted the Michelin Cross Climate 2's to my Avensis (2007, 2.0 petrol auto). Probably cost around a 1/3 of the total value of the car but think any decent tyres are worth it...

Have had winter tyres on previous cars so this time around stuck with the all-season option. Will hopefully keep me out of trouble :-)

Recently fitted them to our 5-series as well. I like them so far for typical autumn conditions but might get a chance to test them on snow today/tomorrow. Really interested to see how they are vs. last years somewhat aged good year winters.

[Pooh]

I have recently fitted Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO all-season tyres on my wife car and I am very impressed, the level of grip they are delivering on cold, damp, muddy Perthshire roads is quite remarkable, I certainly prefer them to the Michelin Cross Climates that I had on the car before.

[nebpor]

I'd love a set of winters for my 996 turbo but sadly it requires a new set of wheels as well, so the cost starts to look a bit daft

[deadtom]

what are thread's thoughts on Firestone Winterhawk 3?

I've found a set of complete wheels and tyres for what appears to be a very good price, but I am not sure if it's worth it as generally firestone are meant to be a bit rubbish aren't they?

[jon-]

Pooh said:

I have recently fitted Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO all-season tyres on my wife car and I am very impressed, the level of grip they are delivering on cold, damp, muddy Perthshire roads is quite remarkable, I certainly prefer them to the Michelin Cross Climates that I had on the car before.

See how you feel about them after 10,000 miles!

[d_a_n1979]

QuartzDad said:

d_a_n1979 said:

I got a set of 18" Style 234s and had my pal refurb them and fit/balance the tyres; I went with Nexen Winguard Sport 2s. I wanted to go with Avon WV7s again like I had on my previous touring but couldn't get them in the sizes I needed (can now; they just weren't available when I was looking to purchase).

Impressed with them so far; more so as we're getting colder/wetter weather now. Quiet, very grippy and have made the 7'er very smooth to drive

I have the same tyres on my 5 series, worked really well last winter and put them back on last week. Son has them as well on his 325i. With 4 RWD cars in the house and nothing else, winters felt neccessary.

I've been impressed with them so far; the run up to Dunkeld and back (and driving to a few distillery shops 3rd week of December) will be their first real test

[Mr Tidy]

vaud said:

Quite agree. Could mandate it via insurance or base on region.

I used to run an A6 quattro with good tyres and the only issue getting around was other drivers wheel spinning their 3 series on a 5% gradient hill.

I've just got an A4 avant quattro 3.0tdi and now need to choose some tyres...

Choose well then.

I put my 17" winters on my 3 Series this week and expect to be held up by people with 4WD cars running 19/20" low profile summer tyres learning that 4WD doesn't help when they need to turn a corner or stop!

[Jdnatureboy]

The people in a BMW X3 with X drive and summer tyres are probably still wondering why a Saab convertible was able to get up the hill they could only get 1/3 up. Well until I stopped at the top, got out and shouted "Winter Tyres" at them.

[A.J.M]

jon- said:

Pooh said:

I have recently fitted Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO all-season tyres on my wife car and I am very impressed, the level of grip they are delivering on cold, damp, muddy Perthshire roads is quite remarkable, I certainly prefer them to the Michelin Cross Climates that I had on the car before.

See how you feel about them after 10,000 miles!

We have them on my gf’s Polo.
Just getting her second set fitted today.

She’s never complained about them and when the first set was fitted she was very happy as the car felt more stable in cold mornings than on the Dunlops it had before.

I’m having some Pirelli scorpion verde all seasons fitted to the Freelander 2 as well.
They were already on the car when I bought it and have been a good tyre for my needs so just fitting them again.