Too soon for winter tyres...?

ventureuk

Auto Express can be trusted I guess.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/259435/winter_tyre_test.html

SG27

mikey72 wrote: »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-KA-Fiesta-Wheels-Tyres-Trims-Nuts-165-65-R13-/220902066885?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item336eca0ac5

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-5-155-70-13-75T-Tyres-Ford-Fiesta-Rims-/280782317927?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item415fee2967

lots of single or pairs a well.

Sets for ours have cost around £20, and had at least two decent summer tyres I've made use of as a bonus.

Thanks one of those listings is actually in my town!!

sunshinetours

ventureuk wrote: »

Auto Express can be trusted I guess.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/259435/winter_tyre_test.html

Interesting as both my tyres are on there. As expected the biggest difference are in snow performance but also interesting to see some winter tyres out braked the summer tyre in the wet.

Still think many ultimately will go with all season tyres like the Hankook Optimo which I will get for my wife's car next time round. I am happy to be swapping mine over each year however especially as 17" tyres are generally some what cheaper than wider lower profile 19"s

ellies_angel

SG27 wrote: »

Where did you get your cheap steel wheels from? Ive had a quick look online and can't seem to find any. It's for a ford Ka.

son in law (to be) works at a garage so got them cost price

DCFC79

Been thinking about the tyres agian, ive no where to store the tyres i will have taken off.

cyclonebri1

Today I've done the front brakes on my daughters beemer 320.

Passed it's mot but within a week the brake warning light was on. (different story)


Pads worn down to a mil of the metal.

So pads changed and all fixed, but the front tyres were marginal passes by my reckoning.


The issue, these tyres although passed as legal are all over the road, the ABS kicks in on minimal braking as there is simply no grip.

Freefall

anotherbaldrick wrote: »

Bit of a new thing , idea imported from the continent in the last few years. Insurance companies only just waking up to the fact fitting them is not a modification they can charge you a bundle for

When I was a kid I remember my neighbour having them on his fancy Audi. Is it just the case that they are moving down the market now?

andy8442

Its snowing! Quick put them on!

sunshinetours

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Today I've done the front brakes on my daughters beemer 320.

Passed it's mot but within a week the brake warning light was on. (different story)


Pads worn down to a mil of the metal.

So pads changed and all fixed, but the front tyres were marginal passes by my reckoning.


The issue, these tyres although passed as legal are all over the road, the ABS kicks in on minimal braking as there is simply no grip.

Hopefully changing them ASAP for some all seasons? Probably shouldn;t be driving at all if "all over the road"