Winter Wheels fitted - Page 20

MaDProFF · Feb 3rd, 2019, 21:36

You can post as many videos as you want, there is just no telling some people

Philip Fisher · Feb 3rd, 2019, 21:43

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Originally Posted by MaDProFF

You can post as many videos as you want, there is just no telling some people

Now now.

Philip Fisher · Feb 3rd, 2019, 21:46

I didnt take the XC90 because I thought it would be better in the snow. I took it because:-

A. I prefer driving it
B. It is fully expensed
C. I thought that the roads would be clear dry tarmac (and apart from some patches on a short 2 mile access road to Fairholmes I was right).

If it had been different conditions I would probably have taken the V60...

Zebra · Feb 3rd, 2019, 23:06

Having fitted 19" wheels with Dunlop winter tyres I managed to, up, down and from the alps in snow and slush with no need to resort to chains. (£1400 all up from local dealer).

Subjectively they are more comfortable than the insane 22" wheels although they don't look as good. Straight up our local steep hill in the snow whilst others were stuck.

Plus I get joy of changing them myself with my son who thoroughly enjoyed the trolley jack and torque wrench.

Maybe I should put the 22" back on two at a time and try the local steep hill to see the difference.

I hear the issue on the A30 was caused in part by HGVs and Cars blocking the road with no way for anyone to pass so I doubt that winter tyres would have been of any benefit...

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Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:19 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	I didnt take the XC90 because I thought it would be better in the snow. I took it because:- A. I prefer driving it B. It is fully expensed C. I thought that the roads would be clear dry tarmac (and apart from some patches on a short 2 mile access road to Fairholmes I was right). If it had been different conditions I would probably have taken the V60... __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

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Zebra Chief of Staff Last Online: Yesterday 23:28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melton Mowbray	Having fitted 19" wheels with Dunlop winter tyres I managed to, up, down and from the alps in snow and slush with no need to resort to chains. (£1400 all up from local dealer). Subjectively they are more comfortable than the insane 22" wheels although they don't look as good. Straight up our local steep hill in the snow whilst others were stuck. Plus I get joy of changing them myself with my son who thoroughly enjoyed the trolley jack and torque wrench. Maybe I should put the 22" back on two at a time and try the local steep hill to see the difference. I hear the issue on the A30 was caused in part by HGVs and Cars blocking the road with no way for anyone to pass so I doubt that winter tyres would have been of any benefit... __________________ XC90 D5 Inscription Pro MY2019, Xenium, 22" Alloys, 19" winters, Smartphone Integration, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Tinted Windows, Towbar, Bowers and Wilkins Sound. V40 D2 R-Design Nav Plus MY2017, 18" wheels, winter pack.

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