Dont Let the snow be bothering you! My Quick winter tyre test! :)

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Would have been nice to compare how the car handled with equivalent non-winter tyres to see the difference.

Otherwise, a great vid... keep 'em coming.

[Hedge]

What size did you get

225 45 18 shaun

How come the 225 45 18 and not 225 40 18 as per the norm or is that a typo.

I have read lots about Winter tyres on another forum I frequent. There were statements about haveing to inform your insurance, that you must fit 4 and not just 2, etc. Not sure regarding the legalities but it certainly looks the ticket.
One guy called another irresponsible and wreckless as he was only fitting the fronts as per Jay. In my mind that is perfect as the rears essentially only stop the bum dragging on the floor.

[Frodo-anni]

I've fitted some winter tyres, lassa snoways onto my 16" steel rims. I was undecided until i got stuck and nearly had an accident due to the weather. Id rather pay alittle for some more tyres than have to fix my car, or even worse write it off.

[JPC]

Would have been nice to compare how the car handled with equivalent non-winter tyres to see the difference.

Otherwise, a great vid... keep 'em coming.

with the weather and cold, it would just have been practical. I know it doesn't look it on camera, but a one in four gradient is dam steep! Add that to the fact I've been getting stuck on the flat with the conti, I wouldn't have thought there would be much to see putting my normal tyres on.

[JPC]

What size did you get

225 45 18 shaun

How come the 225 45 18 and not 225 40 18 as per the norm or is that a typo.

I have read lots about Winter tyres on another forum I frequent. There were statements about haveing to inform your insurance, that you must fit 4 and not just 2, etc. Not sure regarding the legalities but it certainly looks the ticket.
One guy called another irresponsible and wreckless as he was only fitting the fronts as per Jay. In my mind that is perfect as the rears essentially only stop the bum dragging on the floor.

my mistake hedge. They are 40 profile. I have ordered 4 tyres, just I've only got two as of yet. Stocks are obviously low. And I would say it's probably a silly thing not to fit the two on the front if you have them. If only for the humongous braking capabilities!

As for insurance. I will clear up the two/four wheel side of things in the morning

[JPC]

I've fitted some winter tyres, lassa snoways onto my 16" steel rims. I was undecided until i got stuck and nearly had an accident due to the weather. Id rather pay alittle for some more tyres than have to fix my car, or even worse write it off.

exactly my thoughts too

[pako88268]

What size did you get

225 45 18 shaun

How come the 225 45 18 and not 225 40 18 as per the norm or is that a typo.

I have read lots about Winter tyres on another forum I frequent. There were statements about haveing to inform your insurance, that you must fit 4 and not just 2, etc. Not sure regarding the legalities but it certainly looks the ticket.
One guy called another irresponsible and wreckless as he was only fitting the fronts as per Jay. In my mind that is perfect as the rears essentially only stop the bum dragging on the floor.

my mistake hedge. They are 40 profile. I have ordered 4 tyres, just I've only got two as of yet. Stocks are obviously low. And I would say it's probably a silly thing not to fit the two on the front if you have them. If only for the humongous braking capabilities!

As for insurance. I will clear up the two/four wheel side of things in the morning

yes indeed,  very difficult to find winter tyres now , i ordered mine in germany and are still on the way =(

[john_o]

nice one Jay
you are indeed a geek , and as others have said the car looks amazing

[182_blue]

Would have been nice to compare how the car handled with equivalent non-winter tyres to see the difference.

Otherwise, a great vid... keep 'em coming.

i thought this, BUT that would be quite dangerous though wouldn't it 

[joesgti]

nice vid jay 

[mikebgti]

Top Vid Jay  Hard to believe that just changing tyres can make it that easy(or is it just your driving)

[Ste]

Very impressive   You are a geek though  

yep i am a bit of a geek, but so is tim who filmed it!

Tim.. The voiceover man!


Good vid dude, impressive, shame its a derv!

[JPC]

Would have been nice to compare how the car handled with equivalent non-winter tyres to see the difference.

Otherwise, a great vid... keep 'em coming.

i thought this, BUT that would be quite dangerous though wouldn't it 

yep very dangerous mate. Around the corner out of shot are three cars that are all bumper to bumper crashed in the wall. It's off camber too so I have no doubt iwould have been joining them if I tried going down that with normal tyres.

[RedRobin]

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Another alternative to 'winter' tyres : - http://www.autosock.co.uk/

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Now that's what I call magic...