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Post by Humph on Nov 6, 2019 13:05:27 GMT
"They" are saying it's going to get colder in the next few days with the chance of snow on high ground.
But don't worry, it won't because I've just had my winter tyres put back on this morning.
In fact, it will now be a mild winter again.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2019 19:01:17 GMT
Ah, I thought it was just me who had that effect..
Anyway, I was under the impression that my tyres had less tread than they really have so I don't need to buy new ones in case of bad weather. I hope it works...
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Post by Avant on Nov 6, 2019 23:09:40 GMT
My Q2 after 23,000 miles has about 4.5 mm on all four tyres: as it's a quattro, they all wear evenly.
When they get down to 3 mm I'll replace them with all-season tyres. I think it has enough traction not to need full winter tyres, and the all-seasons can stay on permanently.
There isn't much choice in the rather odd size (215/50/18) so it's between Vredestein Quatrac and Michelin Cross-Climate. I've seen a test report where the Michelins didn't perform all that well in snow; and the Vredesteins are cheaper. Does anyone think that the Michelins are worth the extra?
Re the weather, I agree, Humph. 'They' are quite good for the next few days, but beyond that I don't think anyone has a clue, least of all the computer doing the modelling.
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Post by Humph on Nov 7, 2019 8:53:43 GMT
I put Cross Climates on the Qashqai this time last year. Seem pretty good. I only put the full winters on the Merc because I had them in the garage really. There's a strong possibility that the car will be in Germany this winter and also Italy via the Mont Blanc tunnel so I guess they might get tested in the conditions they are intended for.
In truth though, as I've mentioned before, the traction control systems and so on the Merc has seem to cope pretty well in any event with whatever tyres are on it. That and a bit of care for the prevailing conditions.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2019 9:10:05 GMT
My Q2 after 23,000 miles has about 4.5 mm on all four tyres: as it's a quattro, they all wear evenly. When they get down to 3 mm I'll replace them with all-season tyres. I think it has enough traction not to need full winter tyres, and the all-seasons can stay on permanently. There isn't much choice in the rather odd size (215/50/18) so it's between Vredestein Quatrac and Michelin Cross-Climate. I've seen a test report where the Michelins didn't perform all that well in snow; and the Vredesteins are cheaper. Does anyone think that the Michelins are worth the extra? Re the weather, I agree, Humph. 'They' are quite good for the next few days, but beyond that I don't think anyone has a clue, least of all the computer doing the modelling. Why would the Michelins be worth the extra if they're inferior and more expensive? What else is there to consider? |
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Post by Humph on Nov 7, 2019 9:26:35 GMT
Well, all I can tell you is that she hasn't actually hit anything with her car since the Crossclimates were fitted. But that could just be a coincidence of course.
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