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Should I go with winter tyres even though it won't snow??Views : 2243 Replies : 33Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Dec 13th, 2017, 15:07 | #21 |
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Can you tell me which Winter Tyre did the CrossClimate out-perform? I couldn't find it in the reviews you linked to. Thanks.
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Using the wrong one would seriously compromise the fitting regardless of the type of the tyre.
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Here's one review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uNZ4kmvOKw&t=305s |
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Dec 13th, 2017, 17:20 | #24 |
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I have normal summer Mitchelins tyres with pressure and temp sensors in the tyres. When it was zero degrees outside the temp in the tyre after several miles were from memory approx 15 to 17 degrees. that's measures inside the tyre so not sure what the outside surface would be.
So the the theory that winter tyres are better when temps are below 7 degrees!!! Will check external temp and tyre temp on the way home today.
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/1hKxykCrYMxrl2v02
Outside temp 2 degrees and after 20 mile trip on mixed roads average speed approx 38mph
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And your point is?
I am sure that the inside of your car is toasty and warm when it is freezing outside but that means nothing either.
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https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests...y.jsp?ttid=231 However, if you look at this review from Autoexpress, the Michelin CC is NOT the best in snow. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accesso...r-tyres-tested This is a good site for other reviews, including European tests. http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk The general consensus is, I think, that the Goodyear heads the list for All-Season performance, closely followed by the Nokian. Despite the slightly lesser performance of the Michelin CC in snow, it is safe to say that any of the premium brand all-season (or winter) tyres are infinitely better than summers treads in snow. Many drivers over the past week simply don't know what they are missing by running on summer treads.
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Dec 13th, 2017, 21:24 | #28 |
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Tyres for Summer & Winter
I have been using Falken Euroall Season AS200 tyres on my V90 (1997) and have no problems so far. I had them fitted just over a year ago. The size I have is 205/55R16. Hope this might help.
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Dec 13th, 2017, 23:24 | #29 |
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Not saying winter tyres are no good just an observationon tyre temps, that's all.
My misses car and my previous car I had put all season tyres on.
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What I want to know is which Winter Tyre did CrossClimate "out perform" in winter condition testing?
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