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Jan 24th, 2017, 19:09 | #61 | |
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The kit of parts is about £120....
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Some EU countries that mandate "winter" tyres at certain times of the year actually only ask for tyres with "M+S" (Mud and Snow) marking. This relates only to the tread pattern, and they aren't nearly as good in snow as winter tyres marked with the alpine snowflake symbol which pertains to the rubber compound make up. As you have found out - in snow you are better off with narrow tyres rather than fat low profile jobs. I remember about 20 years ago weaving around stranded cars on the snowy M62 without a care in the world in a base model Fiat Uno Diesel - bit heavy diesel engine sat over 155 section tyres.
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A question about the V40. Was the problem the poor grip of the tyres, the traction control kicking in or the unloading of the driven axle? Turn the car round and reverse up the hill. Might work with more load on the drive wheels. |
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May 7th, 2017, 15:44 | #67 | |
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My understanding is that they are obligatory anywhere where snow and ice may be encountered. To quote one source of advice:
Is there an obligation to fit winter tyres in Germany? The statutory provisions on the obligation to fit winter tyres In Germany were updated in 2010. There is now a so-called ‘situational winter tyre obligation’. This means that the obligation to run a vehicle on winter tyres does not apply with reference to a particular date, but instead depends on the weather conditions. The winter tyre obligation applies in winter conditions including ice and black ice, frost, snow and slush. In such weather conditions only tyres which have the sign ‘M + S’ (mud and snow tyres) on the side wall may be used. Winter tyres and all-season tyres with this symbol are acceptable. Many of these tyres also display a symbol of a three-peaked mountain with an inset snow flake. When should you fit winter tyres? As the legal obligation to fit winter tyres in Germany is dependent on the weather, it can be difficult for drivers to know exactly when to change their tyres. German lawyer Tatiana Orfanakou of WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE offers some guidance: “As the weather conditions can change rapidly, I would advise to avoid problems of being caught out by fitting winter tyres from the 1st November until Easter. Quote:
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You are correct. It depends on the situation.
I have family in Germany and while they use winter tyres, some of their friends do not even in the deepest winter. Some leave the car when there is snow and ice on the roads and others still chance it and as long as you do not cause an accident or get caught because you are the rolling road block you are "safe". When the roads are clear in the winter you can drive with the summer tyres and do not have to fear prosecution even if you are stopped by german police. When there is snow on the road it is a bit like drink driving - try not to get stopped. It is not like the sign you find at the bottom of some alpine roads and passes where either winter tyres or chains are compulsory. |
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With regard to Cross-Axle, on all AWD Volvo's you have full AWD traction control which will prevent cross-axle (i.e. the situation where one wheel on each axle will spin whilst the other is stationary). As full time 4WD is far less common these days, many cars on the road that have it are older and don't have traction control (most Defender, Discovery 1 etc.)
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