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Winter Tyre Poll

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Old Nov 3rd, 2010, 09:14   #21
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This was never meant to be yet another thread on winter tyres (rising oil levels, etc.). This was simply to poll how many would be fitting them or not.
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Are you slapping on winter tyres? Go on, let us know.
Surely not enough bad weather in the UK to justify the cost? And what about storage of the Summer tyres in the meantime?
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Auto Express have just done an 8 page spread testing winter and all weather tyres, compared to summer tyres in the cold and snow. See edition dated 27 October 2010.

I couldn't find an on-line link to the article but they summarise as follows:

"The clear winners here are cold weather tyres, which have a big advantage over the summer patterns used almost exclusively by UK drivers in the winter. In the snow, they offer a huge step up in grip and safety, and in the cold they outperform summer tyres.

But you need plenty of space and cash to take full advantage of winter tyres - which is where an all-season model comes in. We were impressed by the Vredestein's Quatrac, which performed admirably in nearly every category. Goodyear and Continental stood out among the winter patterns, with the Ultragrip 7+ narrowly taking the top spot."

But I still can't justify the cost of another set of tyres - I will stick to the summer ones and drive veeeery carefully.
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Old Nov 3rd, 2010, 12:14   #24
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This was never meant to be yet another thread on winter tyres (rising oil levels, etc.). This was simply to poll how many would be fitting them or not.
Too late now I fear. Expect the posts to keep coming. And on that note, I will be saving my money, but only beacuse I live in West Sussex. Admittedly last year was an aberration, but there is a reason why our climate in the South East is generally different from central Europe/Scandinavia etc. It's called the North Atlantic Drift and I'm banking on it bailing me out for many winters to come. Obviously, when the first snow flake falls, I'll probably panic and be out looking for those rather dashing conti's Newvolvo recommended.........
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Surely not enough bad weather in the UK to justify the cost? And what about storage of the Summer tyres in the meantime?
Garage?

Also, alot of the tyre places can store them for you for a fee.

In Sweden (and here in Germany) there are lots of "tyre garages" that you can store your summer/winter tyres in when not used.
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Garage?

Also, alot of the tyre places can store them for you for a fee.

In Sweden (and here in Germany) there are lots of "tyre garages" that you can store your summer/winter tyres in when not used.
My Garage is full of Mountain bikes... ;-) Suspect the wife would complain if I started storing tyres as well - ha ha
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Garage?

Also, alot of the tyre places can store them for you for a fee.

In Sweden (and here in Germany) there are lots of "tyre garages" that you can store your summer/winter tyres in when not used.
There you go JNeail. Store your summer tyres in Sweden or Germany. Perhaps 2 in each? Simples. :-))
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There you go JNeail. Store your summer tyres in Sweden or Germany. Perhaps 2 in each? Simples. :-))
You know... sounds like a plan .... ;-)
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I was looking at tyres and see Kwik Fit are now offering a tyre hotel service.

From their site....

"Add Tyre Hotel for £45.00 per season. If you don’t have much storage at home – why not book in your summer tyres into the ‘Tyre Hotel’? Kwik Fit will label up your tyres and they will be safely stored till you make an appointment to refit them next year. Your original tyre set will be returned to you. This is common practice in mainland Europe."
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Old Nov 4th, 2010, 11:49   #30
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Done. Conti WinterContacts go on this Saturday. Now let's hope it snows this winter.

Looks like Volvo have jumped on the bandwagon here.

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