All Season Tyres
Discussion
What with the icy and rainy weather we are having, the front tyres on our car will need replacing soon so thinking of getting all season tyres this time as I normally just use some decent summers.
So, are they really that much better? I know all the reviews say as such but just wanted some real world opinions!
So, are they really that much better? I know all the reviews say as such but just wanted some real world opinions!
I have a set of Goodyear vector 4seasons on a fwd Mini and they are ace
Great in the summer, maybe a little woolly pressing on but in the cold and wet they are brilliant
In the snow they are “almost” as good as premium full winters. You certainly won’t find them lacking at all
They also seem to be lasting incredibly well which is a bonus
So absolutely I’d recommend all seasons all year round on an ordinary car
Great in the summer, maybe a little woolly pressing on but in the cold and wet they are brilliant
In the snow they are “almost” as good as premium full winters. You certainly won’t find them lacking at all
They also seem to be lasting incredibly well which is a bonus
So absolutely I’d recommend all seasons all year round on an ordinary car
GranpaB said:
What with the icy and rainy weather we are having, the front tyres on our car will need replacing soon so thinking of getting all season tyres this time as I normally just use some decent summers.
So, are they really that much better? I know all the reviews say as such but just wanted some real world opinions!
Are you thinking of just sticking them on the front?So, are they really that much better? I know all the reviews say as such but just wanted some real world opinions!
Michelin Cross Climates on my tatty TT winter hack, mildly hilarious driving normally past all sorts of impressive expensive stuff picking its way gingerly though the snow.
Not sure how I'd feel about having them on the front and summers on the back though, that feels like a recipe for feeling fine and suddenly finding yourself pointing the wrong way.
Not sure how I'd feel about having them on the front and summers on the back though, that feels like a recipe for feeling fine and suddenly finding yourself pointing the wrong way.
We have the Michelin Cross Climate 2s on the 208GTI and they are fantastic.
None of my neighbours can get in or out our development (Except for Andy in his D-Max) but we haven’t had an issue.
No complaints about them in the summer as well. I was actually surprised how good they were.
None of my neighbours can get in or out our development (Except for Andy in his D-Max) but we haven’t had an issue.
No complaints about them in the summer as well. I was actually surprised how good they were.
GranpaB said:
Seems like there is a fair few to choose from and by all accounts are worth it.
And yes, i am going to get all four replaced at the same time!
Look at detailed tests on TyreReviews.com. You can then choose a tyre that suits your requirement as there are trade offs. For example, better snow performance generally comes at a cost to aquaplaning.And yes, i am going to get all four replaced at the same time!
Here's Jon's (TyreReviews.com) video of the latest all season tyres...
...and the data behind it which you can weight in favour of your driving style & normal weather conditions.
For example, for my choice of 35% dry / 50% wet / 10% snow / 5% comfort...
...and the data behind it which you can weight in favour of your driving style & normal weather conditions.
For example, for my choice of 35% dry / 50% wet / 10% snow / 5% comfort...
Edited by mmm-five on Thursday 19th January 12:30
GranpaB said:
What with the icy and rainy weather we are having, the front tyres on our car will need replacing soon so thinking of getting all season tyres this time as I normally just use some decent summers.
So, are they really that much better? I know all the reviews say as such but just wanted some real world opinions!
You must have all 4 wheels of a similar tyre.So, are they really that much better? I know all the reviews say as such but just wanted some real world opinions!
Do not change one axle only to all season or winter. It must be all 4 tyres
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