Winter's coming....

[xjay1337]

that's made life easier, I was told that they don't fit over

People are wrong you know.

People who are never wrong

1) Rich
2) Jesus
3) Me
4) Obama.

[cuprajake]

Did a Google search n everything

[chris1440]

Bit different to the uk, but when in Iceland a couple of years ago I had a rental hyundai i30 with winter tyres on and wad driving through 6 inches of snow with no problems at all.  Grip was amazing and I couldn't believe the difference that winter tyres made.
If I knew for sure that we would have a bad winter then I would put winter tyres on my gti without a doubt.  Long journey to work through country roads and hills.  But we may have a winter like last year and it would be a waste!

[Scottymon]

Better to have them and not need them... I just leave them tucked up until the weather is right.  It snows every year here in the mountains, so I personally wouldn't be without them.

[Shoduchi]

that's made life easier, I was told that they don't fit over

I have R32 front brakes on 17'' Omanyts atm.

Not much space left available but with no spacers required.

Cheers

[xjay1337]

[Mrstridey]

If i can pick something up cheap I think i might go for it, rather have them than not I suppose?

What sort of steel rim size should i be looking for? (got standard GTI brakes so would 15" and bigger be okay?)

[dansmith180]

If i can pick something up cheap I think i might go for it, rather have them than not I suppose?

What sort of steel rim size should i be looking for? (got standard GTI brakes so would 15" and bigger be okay?)

16" is the minimum that will fit over standard brakes

[Frodo-anni]

Having experienced getting stuck on a large hill in winter with summer tyres a few years ago, I have a full set of winters on a set of Monza's.

I know you can drive with snow on the ground and get through, but its not just about snow!!! Its about low temperatures, ice & snow.

It is really night & day, confidence under braking. Well worth investment.

The price on the goodyear ultragrip is a steal!!!! 

[rob_e]

The price on the goodyear ultragrip is a steal!!!! 

so good they're now sold out :)

[Scottymon]

The price on the goodyear ultragrip is a steal!!!! 

so good they're now sold out :)

Just seen that, I was going to buy the last pair (having bought 1 pair) and they'd gone - never mind, I've got FAR too many tyres as it is.   Nah, seriously far too many. 

[cuprajake]

IMAG3157 by cuprajake1, on Flickr

17's fit 

[Shoduchi]

17's fit 

Nice!

[xjay1337]

[simey]

Doesn't matter what tyre I have on the car in the winter, never found the right tyre for my wheelchair to get to the car