Winter and Summer Tyres
Discussion
Saw a forum discussing winter tyres and with the current cold spell I was wondering.
Do people change their tyres based on seasons (especially if you only do 5-6k miles a year)?
I understand if people mega miles but if you do local driving with the odd occasional long distance run are they worth it?
Do people change their tyres based on seasons (especially if you only do 5-6k miles a year)?
I understand if people mega miles but if you do local driving with the odd occasional long distance run are they worth it?
I have winters fitted on my e-tron and mini EVs.
I have a set for the M5 as well but haven’t bothered… it was in winter tyre mandatory countries early last month but it was still 20+ degrees.
Are they worth it? It’s a personal judgement but for me obviously yes, or I wouldn’t have gone to the expense and hassle of doing so.
I have a set for the M5 as well but haven’t bothered… it was in winter tyre mandatory countries early last month but it was still 20+ degrees.
Are they worth it? It’s a personal judgement but for me obviously yes, or I wouldn’t have gone to the expense and hassle of doing so.
I too have switched over my fronts to winters as i have done since i cant remember when ,
I am on my 14th saab now,a 93 viggen , and since ive been over 150bhp power wise i always fitted them each november as everything is on the front on a saab.
Currently on 2nd winter for these 2018 semperit;s bought whilst in france on holiday in our camper at a supermarket ,too good a deal to not buy to use later.
I feel the car is more planted in rain and snow ,no noticeable road noise increase,certainly braking is better over the summer tyres i used one winter when i swapped to a newer saab.
I am on my 14th saab now,a 93 viggen , and since ive been over 150bhp power wise i always fitted them each november as everything is on the front on a saab.
Currently on 2nd winter for these 2018 semperit;s bought whilst in france on holiday in our camper at a supermarket ,too good a deal to not buy to use later.
I feel the car is more planted in rain and snow ,no noticeable road noise increase,certainly braking is better over the summer tyres i used one winter when i swapped to a newer saab.
Have Michelin CrossClimates on our e-golf, and it does very well with them. They’re all seasons but are 3pmsf marked so also meet the standard to be classed as proper winters. And we live in chicago where we get proper winter weather. -20, and feet of snow is normal. Aside from the cold hammering its winter range, it gets through the snow and ice without any drama at all.
Depends how important it is that you, say, get to work, for me its not a choice so tyres and a vehicle capable of coping with all but the most extreme weather are must haves.
Others who can work from home for a few days or where your work may be closed eg schoolteacher or may be retired or have an alternative means of transport for any important journeys then arguably why bother with the expense, and for that matter why risk driving at all in such conditions as require winter rated rubber unless aboslutely necessary.
When new tyres are required it would make sense to buy all season tyres that are winter rated if you do need to drive when the roads are bad, however these like winters are best fitted all round, not advisable to have different rated tyres on different axles or all sorts of unpleasant imbalances in grip can be a thing when the weather turns cold.
This applies whatever fuel you use.
Others who can work from home for a few days or where your work may be closed eg schoolteacher or may be retired or have an alternative means of transport for any important journeys then arguably why bother with the expense, and for that matter why risk driving at all in such conditions as require winter rated rubber unless aboslutely necessary.
When new tyres are required it would make sense to buy all season tyres that are winter rated if you do need to drive when the roads are bad, however these like winters are best fitted all round, not advisable to have different rated tyres on different axles or all sorts of unpleasant imbalances in grip can be a thing when the weather turns cold.
This applies whatever fuel you use.
Having lived in Chicago, you definitely need to think about winter there. Lake effect and what not.
Someone on the internet suggested a particular set of all seasons for the I-Pace so I got them a while back. Inspired purchase perhaps. Apart from getting lots of grip at the moment, they're also softer so the ride has improved markedly, and they're also quieter. I'm not sure we really need them but it's handy to be able to get around the place without having to worry too much about the conditions. The all seasons are obviously not as good as winter tyres but a decent step up over summer tyres and don't need to switch tyres.
Someone on the internet suggested a particular set of all seasons for the I-Pace so I got them a while back. Inspired purchase perhaps. Apart from getting lots of grip at the moment, they're also softer so the ride has improved markedly, and they're also quieter. I'm not sure we really need them but it's handy to be able to get around the place without having to worry too much about the conditions. The all seasons are obviously not as good as winter tyres but a decent step up over summer tyres and don't need to switch tyres.
I used to put winters on in the winter, what a faff. Then I tried winters all year round, worked really well. Now I'm on all seasons and they work very well all year round. The days of two sets of wheels for the car (I had three cars doing this at one stage) are long gone with modern tyres.
On my audi R8, I have 2 sets of wheels fitted with Michelin ps4s for summer and continental ts870 (i think) for the winter.
On my wife's mazda cx3, we leave the continental winter tyres all year round as they are very good in the wet. They last over 20,000 miles if swapped on each axle.
On my wife's mazda cx3, we leave the continental winter tyres all year round as they are very good in the wet. They last over 20,000 miles if swapped on each axle.
Edited by paddy1970 on Monday 12th December 07:54
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