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Heman
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Last Wed/Thu my car was rubbish in the snow so I had some winter tyres put on. They swap them back for me in April and then November.

Just got back from Sheffield, new tyres are amazing. Cost £65 each so £130 and if you think about it - it doesn't actually cost you anything because your summer tyres don't wear out.

Verdict: Get some.



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Waste o time down here - only time we get snow is during a 'Day After Tomorrow' event.

But yes advised up't north though - they do make a difference for grip (and safety)

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They are actually called Winter tyres rather than snow tyres. The reason is that they are most efficient at under 7 degrees c.

Summer tyres harden and have a lateral thread which means they are pap in winter. The difference is amazing.



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I have thought about it last few years.

My BMW (rear wheel drive) is god awful in ice but I have been avoiding winter tyre change due to cost and belief and time.

Like you point out it need nor cost more over long term, but it is another £600 initially.

Also where would I keep the tyres (really an issue for me as only space I have is in back yard).

You have made me consider it more seriously for next year though.

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I am intrigued how good the grip might improve on a rear wheel performance car?

Although anything above 20 mph in the ice would be a plus. Lol

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The tyre guy told me that on a rear wheel drive car 4 winter tyres are better.

Halfords autocentre quoted £230 for 2. I got mine for £130 for 2 from elsewhere.

Halfords autocentre offers a storage facility at some stations.

My summer tyres are in a black binliner in the shed



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ian wrote:

I am intrigued how good the grip might improve on a rear wheel performance car?

Although anything above 20 mph in the ice would be a plus. Lol

 Stick em in ya boot, get some extra weight in there for grip.  Obviously does nowt for your mpg.

 

I remember my grandad bless him 25-30yrs ago sticking a massive sack o spuds in his boot in this weather.  Thought it barmy until we went to Maltby swimming lessons & happened to be the only people that could get up that entrance hill in his (then new) old sierra



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Wish I'd had the tyres on this morning!!!

I noticed several cars stuck this morning and unfortunately I was the cause of one. A 4x4 (believe it or not) stopped to let me cross the road on a slight incline and could not get going again. How bad did I feel!

Noticed another 4x4 and a merc stuck on entrance to roundabouts with very small inclines. Very odd. Must just be the luck of the draw (stopping just where the bit of compact ice/snow is).


So far my god awful rear wheel drive has got my where I need to go.

Plan your route the best you can...

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I get them every winter and they're brilliant, being a taxi driver it means I can work in bad conditions and also for safety for me and my customers because the better breaking below 7 degrees and they're fine when the temp goes above that. They're the same price as the summer tires for my minibus so it's a no brainer.

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Mines front wheel drive and I've only got them on the front this year to see what the difference was and it's ok, but it was better with having four on in the snow and ice.



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Quite interesting this thread, never really given winter tyres a serious thought, is it really worth it for 3/4 poor weather days per year? Is it just another money making scheme from big business, playing on the worries of folk? 



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Seriously, the difference is massive....for my front wheel drive car. Worth every penny. No question.

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Your driving a sound argument

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It's all about having the right gear. Without it wheel never get off the drive.

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Millmoormagic wrote:

Quite interesting this thread, never really given winter tyres a serious thought, is it really worth it for 3/4 poor weather days per year? Is it just another money making scheme from big business, playing on the worries of folk? 

 Yes as it's far better breaking and handling below 7 degrees, which is most of the winter. I feel it would prevent I lot of accidents. Being prepared for the several times we get snow is just an added bonus to them.



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I got stuck 3 times in my Mondeo and had to have 3 school kids push me up the slightest of slopes. I emailed my boss asking for winter tyres but I don't hold out much hope. Mondeos are seriously pap in snow/slush. no



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