Winter Tyre Poll

[NewVolvo]

Originally Posted by 155mph

I think studs and skill would be required to get through this.

Couple of inches of snow expected this weekend in London. I need to drive out to Orpington to get a couple of recalls attended to. Should be fun.

Looks great!

Just remember that studs does nothing on snow, only on ice. Solid especially! A normal winter tyre without studs (like the ones I've just bought) are better on packed or loose snow and in slush.

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by Teejay1

After today I might change my vote if I could. Has the question about benefits and 2WD been answered?

What has happened today?

Could you also re-iterate the the questions that you pose, will make it easier to confirm whether the answers have been created

[155mph]

Originally Posted by wimorrison

What has happened today?

Could you also re-iterate the the questions that you pose, will make it easier to confirm whether the answers have been created

I suspect Teejay1 is 'snowed in'

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by 155mph

I suspect Teejay1 is 'snowed in'

Ahh, hence the questions about 2wd

[XC60KEV]

I voted "no" to the poll. I dont know about others in the UK but after last winter I thought to myself surely it will not be that bad again before I voted..........looks like it could be worse!

I could feel the AWD (probably the first time I've really felt it) this morning coming out the cul-de-sac on the slippery roads - it felt quite reassuring actually.

Not saying I should have changed my vote........yet - but will see what the next few weeks weather is like and may reconsider

[Citizen.Agfa]

Yee-ha!

Heavy snow here in West Wales, and I had to negotiate a known local trouble spot, the hill out of Felinfach past Temple Bar on up to Bertheos caravan park; it was JUST as other posters about winter tyres have stated - I went whizzing (relatively) up the hill, past slitherers and sliders of all types, e.g. lorries, vans, ordinary cars - it was fantastic! What a feeling! Yep, smuggest guy on the road!

Citizen Vredestein.

[Paul240480]

I voted 'no', simply because I never have fitted a winter tyre. Infact until this last year or so I never knew there was such an option. On buying tyres I've never been given an option of summer/winter/all-round.

Just been out to look at my cars to see if any are marked up.

240 - Hankook Optimo x 4. Doesn't say if summer/winter/ all-rounder.

850:
Rear has Event 'extra load' doesn't say if summer/winter/ all-rounder.

Front has Nexen & they are marked with a 'sunshine' an 'umbrella with rain', a snowflake & a 'teardrop shaped thing with a smaller teardrop in it's top right'. I'm so techy! So guess they are all-rounders.

[Teejay1]

Originally Posted by 155mph

I suspect Teejay1 is 'snowed in'

Had a few issues with one bank because 1 chap came to a complete stop in front of me and I lost momentum. But moved around to another area and drove straight up a steeper hill with no problems. It was virgin snow so had quite good grip.

Called the dealer yesterday looking for a price of winter tyres and many continentals are sold out. Many UK drivers are swapping over to winter tyres thanks to last years problems so I've been told.

[bluesnappa]

Hey guys...get a grip. I don't intend to change my tyres. I have used my XC60 on soft sand and shingle to launch and had no trouble pulling a boat up a sloping beach in the summer time. So I hope the snow will be dealt with just as easily. I may be first to buy next year if it all goes slippin'n'sliding though. As I live in the north Pennines, I should find out soon if the decision to give it a go comes off! What's 4wd for anyway?

[Citizen.Agfa]

Originally Posted by bluesnappa

What's 4wd for anyway?

It is often noted in discussions on winter tyres that in cold, wet, snowy conditions a two-wheel drive vehicle shod with winter tyres will out-perform a four-wheel drive vehicle on general purpose tyres.

C.A.