Winter Tyres...... or ...

Dragrad · 15th September 2015, 01:15

.... snow shoes or chains..... ?

http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature...ic-snow-freeze

Or give up driving and stock up with food & fuel ?

Whatever, the prospects look bleak, and with leaves falling rapidly over the last few days from trees, they seem to think that an early hard winter is coming as well

James.uk · 15th September 2015, 01:36

Constantly changing - removing/replacing chains or shoes will be a major issue in mid winter. So I think we are better going with winter tyres...

Actually I run on Uniroyal rainmasters all year round, they have never let me down yet.... *touches wood*... innit...

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colintf · 15th September 2015, 04:49

Been using winter tyres for years now

Gate Keeper · 15th September 2015, 08:02

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

.... snow shoes or chains..... ?

http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature...ic-snow-freeze

Or give up driving and stock up with food & fuel ?

Whatever, the prospects look bleak, and with leaves falling rapidly over the last few days from trees, they seem to think that an early hard winter is coming as well

Thanks Andrew for the alert. We are stocking up with tinned food, powdered milk, powdered mash and will get in rechargeable torches and extra gas canisters for the camping stove in case of power cuts. It's best to be prepared in case of panic buying etc.

I am wondering if the 'all season' tyres are up to the job?

Phil-T4 · 15th September 2015, 08:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragrad

.... snow shoes or chains..... ?

http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature...ic-snow-freeze

Or give up driving and stock up with food & fuel ?

Whatever, the prospects look bleak, and with leaves falling rapidly over the last few days from trees, they seem to think that an early hard winter is coming as well

The Express has published the same thing for the last 5 years

andymc · 15th September 2015, 09:42

A long-range weather forecast is one that extends into the next week. Anything further ahead is purely guesswork - you'd be better off with a forecasting stone.

chipsceola · 15th September 2015, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragrad

.... snow shoes or chains..... ?

http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature...ic-snow-freeze

Or give up driving and stock up with food & fuel ?

Whatever, the prospects look bleak, and with leaves falling rapidly over the last few days from trees, they seem to think that an early hard winter is coming as well

Think I'd be thinking the new Michelin Cross Climate, A&C ratings summer and winter, as good as winter tyres, but you use all year round, advert is currently on TV

Phil-Hex · 15th September 2015, 09:58

all 4 cars will be getting their winter boots once the temperature drops, remember winter tyres are not just for snow but for temps below 8-10 degrees

if you need chains you shouldnt really be trying to go anywhere unless its just to get off the drive

colintf · 15th September 2015, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Phil-Hex

all 4 cars will be getting their winter boots once the temperature drops, remember winter tyres are not just for snow but for temps below 8-10 degrees

if you need chains you shouldnt really be trying to go anywhere unless its just to get off the drive

yep, below 7degC is Winter Tyre time

Gate Keeper · 15th September 2015, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Phil-T4

The Express has published the same thing for the last 5 years

Thanks for the update Phil, I am not an Express or Mail reader

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Constantly changing - removing/replacing chains or shoes will be a major issue in mid winter. So I think we are better going with winter tyres... Actually I run on Uniroyal rainmasters all year round, they have never let me down yet.... touches wood... innit... ... Last edited by James.uk; 15th September 2015 at 14:36..

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