Police got me - all on tape - Page 15

Lippy r design · Jan 21st, 2013, 14:10

I was thinking exactly the same GMad, I am one who uses Winter tyres through my own choice. Is that allowed???

griston64 · Jan 21st, 2013, 14:50

Well said GMAD ! Topic closed then ?

green van man · Jan 21st, 2013, 16:33

Sad person that I am I have read all 15 pages and my comments are:-

Had an occasion where I was caught in a snow storm, once visability improved I was quite happy to cruse at 50mph on 2" of fresh snow along a dual carrageway with the original spec Mitchalin 195 60 15 tyres.

When the weather is bad I leave the volvo on the drive and use the 20 year old landrover for the simple reason with AT tyres fitted the old 300 tdi engine will control the vehicle with very little use of the brakes, driveing on the gears as used to be taught 40 years ago when I passed my test. I have NPTC off road driveing qualification and in snow and ice as in mud and wet grass the important thing is to keep the wheels turning thereby retaining control of vehicle, by driveing on the gears and engine I can roll to a stop only needing the brakes at the last moment to come to a halt and stay stopped.

This drivability is I feel being lost in newer vehicles, especialy diesel engined ones as modern engines have little or no engine brakeing, certainly my 10 plate works sprinter van needs brakes on all hills or the engine is screaming on the limiter at 4k rpm on the overrun.

Is it prehaps this lack of drivability in modern cars that makes winter tyres with their better grip so desirable? Or prehaps my older vehicles, volvo 14 years landrover 20 years better suit my driveing style and I am comfortable with the tyres fitted to them.

Regards Paul.

Volvon · Jan 21st, 2013, 17:26

Yep I think this thread has covered all bases and pushed all buttons.

Until the same time next year gentlemen

volvorocks · Jan 21st, 2013, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volvon

Until the same time next year gentlemen

Or a debate similar in tone,on summer tyres in a few months when its summer..

Anadinolin · Jan 21st, 2013, 18:12

volvorocks · Jan 21st, 2013, 18:17

^^^^^

My money is on the smaller guy....!!

stevemo · Feb 18th, 2013, 04:32

Summer tyres look more like doughnuts, therefore more popular with the police.

Jan 21st, 2013, 14:10	#141
Lippy r design Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2014 09:06 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Portsmouth	I was thinking exactly the same GMad, I am one who uses Winter tyres through my own choice. Is that allowed??? __________________ XC60 2013 D4 R-Design Lux BMW 3 series 1998 MGC Roadster 1971 (chrome bumper) Vespa PX 2004 Vespa PX 1978

Jan 21st, 2013, 17:26	#144
Volvon Master Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2020 06:29 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Land of Ice & Snow	Yep I think this thread has covered all bases and pushed all buttons. Until the same time next year gentlemen __________________ 1999 V40 1.9D (D4192T2 engine) Current mileage: 211,000 miles Average MPG: 54.4

Jan 21st, 2013, 18:12	#146
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	__________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Jan 21st, 2013, 14:50	#142
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Well said GMAD ! Topic closed then ?

Jan 21st, 2013, 16:33	#143
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Sad person that I am I have read all 15 pages and my comments are:- Had an occasion where I was caught in a snow storm, once visability improved I was quite happy to cruse at 50mph on 2" of fresh snow along a dual carrageway with the original spec Mitchalin 195 60 15 tyres. When the weather is bad I leave the volvo on the drive and use the 20 year old landrover for the simple reason with AT tyres fitted the old 300 tdi engine will control the vehicle with very little use of the brakes, driveing on the gears as used to be taught 40 years ago when I passed my test. I have NPTC off road driveing qualification and in snow and ice as in mud and wet grass the important thing is to keep the wheels turning thereby retaining control of vehicle, by driveing on the gears and engine I can roll to a stop only needing the brakes at the last moment to come to a halt and stay stopped. This drivability is I feel being lost in newer vehicles, especialy diesel engined ones as modern engines have little or no engine brakeing, certainly my 10 plate works sprinter van needs brakes on all hills or the engine is screaming on the limiter at 4k rpm on the overrun. Is it prehaps this lack of drivability in modern cars that makes winter tyres with their better grip so desirable? Or prehaps my older vehicles, volvo 14 years landrover 20 years better suit my driveing style and I am comfortable with the tyres fitted to them. Regards Paul.

Jan 21st, 2013, 18:17	#147
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	^^^^^ My money is on the smaller guy....!!

Feb 18th, 2013, 04:32	#148
stevemo New Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 22:17 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Warkworth	Summer tyres look more like doughnuts, therefore more popular with the police.

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