Fair point.
I'd have thought to though, what do they do in countries where they're law in winter?
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Fair point.
I'd have thought to though, what do they do in countries where they're law in winter?
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had a quick look and some of the wider tyres go upto a W
not only that, they wouldn't really be going fast, Just 'faster' than they would without snow tyres. I just thought last night driving home, i'm driving around 15 mph, i'd hate to think I needed emergency assistance now.
Which is another thing, we really do need to be more prepared to fend for ourselves at least until help arrives, especially in conditions like this. (collectively, I don't mean everyone on this forum)
Made me appreciate that in Ayia Napa where help would have taken ages, and even when it arrived, they were no where near the standard we are here - made me take a bit more care.
Which is another thing, we really do need to be more prepared to fend for ourselves at least until help arrives, especially in conditions like this. (collectively, I don't mean everyone on this forum)
Made me appreciate that in Ayia Napa where help would have taken ages, and even when it arrived, they were no where near the standard we are here - made me take a bit more care.
Snows been bad in some places in cumbria last night and yesterday going out to take pictures today
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my non winter tyres are struggling in this snow
its deeper - got less tread now then last time
Something tells me - soon as they are nearly gone - time for winters on front too!
Mind you - we'll be on summer weather soon (he hopes) so the alloys can break out!
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its deeper - got less tread now then last time
Something tells me - soon as they are nearly gone - time for winters on front too!
Mind you - we'll be on summer weather soon (he hopes) so the alloys can break out!
Ziggy
Just got this off of a winter tyre site in the FAQ section
"Why is the speed rating not the same as my usual tyres?
Summer tyres have higher speed ratings than winter tyres, but rest assured this won’t have an impact on your driving as even an H rate winter tyre can achieve speeds over 130mph."
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my winter tyres are same speed + Spec as the summer versions
165/70/14 81T
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165/70/14 81T
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apparently there is more to a speed rating than the actual top speed people in the croma section say
the croma 18" wheels requires a Y speed rating to be at manufactures spec, but no croma can do 186 mph. manufactures spec for the same car but with 16" wheels only needs a V rated tyre, same car same engine.
Odd isn't it?
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Same storey in the punto
14" steelies Speed + weight of 81T
14" alloys = 82H
15" alloys = 82V
So adding alloys means you need a more weight supporting tyre and higher speed?
from 462KG @ 190KMH (118mph)
to 475kg @ (H) 210kmh 130mph to (V) 240KMH 149MPH
So the 8v punto is capable of 96mph, why do we need 149mph tyres?
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Where abouts in Sheffield are you mate?
My dad's up at lodge moor and he says its pretty deep there...although he has chains so its all good
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things that are supposed to be planted this time of year are not getting planted, food prices will go up again
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Lane Top, near the Fire station.
Snow has stopped for a while, and I know tomorrow supposed to be just overcast, so perhaps I can do a bit of work on my motorhome.
It better melt away before I get to Sheffield on Monday
A few photos I took about a mile inland from home today!!!!
Snow bank!
Panda parked up to give you an idea of the size!
There's a 4x4 peeping out of the snow Apparently there are other cars stuck in there too. Bearing in mind this is about 2 miles from the coast, that's pretty extreme!
Our snow meerdachshund
Snow bank!
Panda parked up to give you an idea of the size!
There's a 4x4 peeping out of the snow
Apparently there are other cars stuck in there too. Bearing in mind this is about 2 miles from the coast, that's pretty extreme!
Our snow meerdachshund
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Lol I had a sprinkle and it's all clear today
went for a drive please excuse the frency went down a hill and didnt see the cars at the bottom of the hill , got there and there was a big snow bank .. could reverse up so walked home lol the snow drifts were maaaad .. one min the Roads were clear . the next min there was snow drifts 5-6 foot deep
when walking back to my lift what was 6 mile away , walking back i noticed a black thing sticking out the drift ... IT WAS a landrover Freelander 3 ,,, ALL covered ....almost walked over it to i seen the arial lol
when walking back to my lift what was 6 mile away , walking back i noticed a black thing sticking out the drift ... IT WAS a landrover Freelander 3 ,,, ALL covered ....almost walked over it to i seen the arial lol
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Honestly what snow? There has been none here, i can see some on the other side of the Severn but we have had nil
