Good winter tyres

Jontypilk · 20th January 2016, 16:30

These might be of interest to someone looking for winter tyres already fitted on Rover 75 wheels: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1720698954...84.m1555.l2649

Heddy · 20th January 2016, 16:44

The wheels look pretty good. Never got my head around winter tyres, if the road surface is slippery, take care, if it's thick with snow, don't go out

I know the compound and tread pattern is such that they provide more grip in just cold conditions but are they worth the money? I don't think we get the extremes of weather for long enough periods to use them.

Alikris · 20th January 2016, 17:14

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if it's thick with snow, don't go out

I take it you're joking? Just because you don't have to go out when there's snow on the ground doesn't mean everyone has that luxury.

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I don't think we get the extremes of weather for long enough periods to use them

You might not get extremes of weather, but other people do.
Where I live no snow plough ever goes. No public transport either. Last year I was driving through snow that was as high as my bumper in places. I couldn't have done that on summer tyres.

Ali.

hamster19 · 20th January 2016, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Alikris

I take it you're joking? Just because you don't have to go out when there's snow on the ground doesn't mean everyone has that luxury.

You might not get extremes of weather, but other people do.
Where I live no snow plough ever goes. No public transport either. Last year I was driving through snow that was as high as my bumper in places. I couldn't have done that on summer tyres.

Ali.

Agreed, always run my vehicles on winter tyres in the winter

Leyland Worldmaster · 20th January 2016, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Heddy

The wheels look pretty good. Never got my head around winter tyres, if the road surface is slippery, take care, if it's thick with snow, don't go out

I know the compound and tread pattern is such that they provide more grip in just cold conditions but are they worth the money? I don't think we get the extremes of weather for long enough periods to use them.

I used to think like this. Then I tried a car with them fitted and drove around a ski resort. Wow! So don't knock 'em until you have tried 'em! Anything that improves safety is a good idea...

And buying a set is cheaper than an insurance excess; or worse...

mbrenn · 20th January 2016, 23:09

Winter tyres are developed for lower temperatures and wet conditions. The have a softer compound and a water dispersing thread pattern which gives better grip in poor conditions.Having fitted a set back in autumn I have found them a great addition and would recommend them.

Roverandover · 21st January 2016, 00:36

I inherited winter tyres on the front of my car. Only problem is that as the winter has been mild up until recently, the tread has worn down rather quickly.

However, they did perform well in the snow we've had here recently.

Phil-Hex · 21st January 2016, 02:40

we have 5 cars in the family and after trying them 4 year ago on my TF as i used it as my daily driver, we now have a set for each of the cars, thats how much we rate them and the safety of ourselves and the cars

Les4048 · 21st January 2016, 05:02

It should be law that you've to fit winter tyres, the difference in snow and ice is unbelievable

oldcarguy · 21st January 2016, 07:21

I fitted my winter wheels on a week or two ago which are fitted with Avon Ice Touring? and in cold weather they don't grip as well as my Dunlop Bluemotion summer tyres, but I haven't tried them on the white stuff or in below freezing conditions yet.

20th January 2016, 16:30	#1
Jontypilk Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 50 Thanks: 27 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Good winter tyres These might be of interest to someone looking for winter tyres already fitted on Rover 75 wheels: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1720698954...84.m1555.l2649

20th January 2016, 16:44	#2
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	The wheels look pretty good. Never got my head around winter tyres, if the road surface is slippery, take care, if it's thick with snow, don't go out I know the compound and tread pattern is such that they provide more grip in just cold conditions but are they worth the money? I don't think we get the extremes of weather for long enough periods to use them.

20th January 2016, 23:09	#6
mbrenn Loves to post Rover 75 Saloons Conn SE 2.0L V6 (2001) & Conn 2.0L CDTi (2003) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dungannon Posts: 489 Thanks: 109 Thanked 110 Times in 100 Posts	Winter tyres are developed for lower temperatures and wet conditions. The have a softer compound and a water dispersing thread pattern which gives better grip in poor conditions.Having fitted a set back in autumn I have found them a great addition and would recommend them.

21st January 2016, 00:36	#7
Roverandover Loves to post MG Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Up North Posts: 253 Thanks: 48 Thanked 38 Times in 28 Posts	I inherited winter tyres on the front of my car. Only problem is that as the winter has been mild up until recently, the tread has worn down rather quickly. However, they did perform well in the snow we've had here recently.

21st January 2016, 02:40	#8
Phil-Hex Gets stuck in Typhoon ZT-T CDTi Bittersweet 135 TF Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ribble Valley Posts: 672 Thanks: 226 Thanked 141 Times in 117 Posts	we have 5 cars in the family and after trying them 4 year ago on my TF as i used it as my daily driver, we now have a set for each of the cars, thats how much we rate them and the safety of ourselves and the cars

21st January 2016, 05:02	#9
Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	It should be law that you've to fit winter tyres, the difference in snow and ice is unbelievable

21st January 2016, 07:21	#10
oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	I fitted my winter wheels on a week or two ago which are fitted with Avon Ice Touring? and in cold weather they don't grip as well as my Dunlop Bluemotion summer tyres, but I haven't tried them on the white stuff or in below freezing conditions yet.