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Post by Humph on Jan 13, 2019 11:02:44 GMT
I'm getting winter tyres on the Merc tomorrow. Only because, well, it needs new tyres, and because I'm driving to Grenoble and Milan next month.
It'll be be interesting to see if they make any noticeable difference if the conditions allow.
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Post by WDB on Jan 13, 2019 14:41:49 GMT
What sort, Humph? Does yours take the same 255-285 combination as mine?
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Post by Humph on Jan 13, 2019 17:05:48 GMT
Well, given that they won't be on very long, I decided to keep to mid priced tyres. ( I'll store them over the warmer months I suppose ) and went for Kuhmos which worked out at just over £600 for 4 fitted. 245/40/18 fronts and 265/35/18 rears.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2019 21:11:46 GMT
Curious that my car (even with six cylinders!) has the same size wheels and tyres all round - also more high profile at 245/45 section. Makes it easier and cheaper....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 0:15:32 GMT
I've found Kumho to be pretty decent tyres. I've been using them on my Z28 for a fews years (Summer tyres) because the OEM Goodyear Eagles aren't available in the UK. I tried Dunlop and Avon equivalents but the Kumhos give better grip and last longer. No discernable difference to the Goodyears.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 13:18:39 GMT
I useed Kumhos many times on the S-Max. They were always good value and perfomed very well especially in the wet. Certianly no difference from the original Contis. I am not convinced the Falkens I put on my car as as good.
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Post by Humph on Jan 14, 2019 13:28:24 GMT
Curious that my car (even with six cylinders!) has the same size wheels and tyres all round - also more high profile at 245/45 section. Makes it easier and cheaper.... Yours is a 6 cylinder? Not sure I knew that, have you mentioned it before? 😉 |
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Post by Humph on Jan 14, 2019 20:02:25 GMT
Well, they're on. Been running around on them today. No discernible difference in "normal" conditions wet or dry, at least in terms of apparent grip or comfort, but they have started to remind me ever so slightly of my ex-wife. In so far as they emit a low, constant, kind of whine/moan/drone, not enough to be a major distraction, but it's just there, all the time. I think I shall name them after her.
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Post by tyrednexited on Jan 14, 2019 20:23:57 GMT
I think I shall name them after her. Psycho bitch from hell??..........................  |
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Post by Humph on Jan 14, 2019 20:31:36 GMT
Tempting, but I was thinking more along the lines of just using her name. It, in and of itself, makes me think of the constant drone and expense.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 21:16:46 GMT
Winter tread.
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Post by Humph on Jan 14, 2019 21:59:34 GMT
Yes, I expect that's it. It does seem "chunkier", but then I suppose it would be.
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Post by Rob on Jan 14, 2019 22:21:35 GMT
Winter tyres are not all about the tread it's the compound that matters. They behave differently in very low temperatures. Hence them being a legal requirement in many countries - you probably couldn't drive to your upcoming destination legally without them.
When my brother was into skiing, to get to the resort(s) in really bad weather not only was a 4.0l 4x4 version of his car not up to it with very chunky tyres, but the 5.2l V8 he got needed snow chains for the last part.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 22:39:10 GMT
It's the tread that makes the noise.. unless you have Humph's ex in the passenger seat.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 23:07:31 GMT
And if you have, probably best not to tell Humph.
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