Wheels/Tyres: - what winter tyres are the best

volvo for ever · Mar 4th, 2018, 14:48

my wife has avon winter tyres fitted on her corsa they need replacing

whats your thoughts what are the best for grip ??
goodyear ultra grip 9 £48.60each.conti winter contact £59

NigelDay · Mar 4th, 2018, 22:28

Have a read of www.tyrereviews.co.uk
Alternatively have a look at the reviews in AutoExpress. I think they share their test data with other European magazines (which are on the 'tyrereviews' website).
My wife runs Continental TS850 on her Panda Cross. I run Nokian Weatherproofs on my XC60.
Other top brands widely recommended are Goodyear and Michelin.

pacman67 · Mar 5th, 2018, 06:56

Nokian or Vredestein do a winter or all season, used both and they are great.

tt82 · Mar 5th, 2018, 07:11

I read a review of a winter car test (either American or German but not British) and the cars that performed best all seemed to be fitted with Pirelli SottoZero II's. I've fitted them to mine and they seem better than my previous Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme's. The only caveat I have is that I'm running 245/40R18 which is hardly an ideal size for winter tyres.

Bonefishblues · Mar 5th, 2018, 07:53

Consider these:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accesso...ept-rs2-review

We ran their predecessors on another light car (an MX5) and they were very good indeed. Great value, too, when compared to the premium brands.

NigelDay · Mar 5th, 2018, 09:49

From the same review:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accesso...-seasons-gen-2
Worth serious consideration.

aspireofbrixham · Mar 5th, 2018, 10:34

If available in your size.
Brilliant in low temps, snow, slush and wet.
Watched a neighbour in a Passatt battle to get out up the shared driveway over the weekend, then reversed my V70 out and set off with no trouble on the steepest part, in deep slush.
We often go away with the caravan early spring while the winter tyres are still on. Previous winters have feathered badly if the temperature rises but these are much better in that respect. Nokian market them as 4 seasons I believe, but are marked as suitable for winter use in the Alps. Highly recommended, but hard to find in UK.

Try Oponeo. Co. Uk

NigelDay · Mar 5th, 2018, 11:04

Agree ^^^. Not hard to find if you go to Oponeo, Mytyres or Blackcircles. Only slightly more expensive than 'premium summer' tyres.

hichamaziz · Mar 5th, 2018, 11:55

thank you all for websites i find them interesting

skippyfox · Mar 6th, 2018, 21:46

Round ones work for me..

Mar 4th, 2018, 14:48	#1
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	what winter tyres are the best my wife has avon winter tyres fitted on her corsa they need replacing whats your thoughts what are the best for grip ?? goodyear ultra grip 9 £48.60each.conti winter contact £59

Mar 4th, 2018, 22:28	#2
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	Have a read of www.tyrereviews.co.uk Alternatively have a look at the reviews in AutoExpress. I think they share their test data with other European magazines (which are on the 'tyrereviews' website). My wife runs Continental TS850 on her Panda Cross. I run Nokian Weatherproofs on my XC60. Other top brands widely recommended are Goodyear and Michelin. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Mar 5th, 2018, 06:56	#3
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Nokian or Vredestein do a winter or all season, used both and they are great. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Mar 5th, 2018, 07:11	#4
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I read a review of a winter car test (either American or German but not British) and the cars that performed best all seemed to be fitted with Pirelli SottoZero II's. I've fitted them to mine and they seem better than my previous Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme's. The only caveat I have is that I'm running 245/40R18 which is hardly an ideal size for winter tyres. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Mar 5th, 2018, 09:49	#6
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	From the same review: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accesso...-seasons-gen-2 Worth serious consideration. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Mar 5th, 2018, 07:53	#5
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:09 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Consider these: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accesso...ept-rs2-review We ran their predecessors on another light car (an MX5) and they were very good indeed. Great value, too, when compared to the premium brands.

Mar 5th, 2018, 10:34	#7
aspireofbrixham Junior Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2024 16:52 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sheffield	Try Nokian Weatherproof If available in your size. Brilliant in low temps, snow, slush and wet. Watched a neighbour in a Passatt battle to get out up the shared driveway over the weekend, then reversed my V70 out and set off with no trouble on the steepest part, in deep slush. We often go away with the caravan early spring while the winter tyres are still on. Previous winters have feathered badly if the temperature rises but these are much better in that respect. Nokian market them as 4 seasons I believe, but are marked as suitable for winter use in the Alps. Highly recommended, but hard to find in UK. Try Oponeo. Co. Uk

Mar 5th, 2018, 11:04	#8
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	Agree ^^^. Not hard to find if you go to Oponeo, Mytyres or Blackcircles. Only slightly more expensive than 'premium summer' tyres. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Mar 5th, 2018, 11:55	#9
hichamaziz New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2018 12:04 Join Date: May 2017 Location: casablanca	thank you all for websites i find them interesting

Mar 6th, 2018, 21:46	#10
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	Round ones work for me..

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