General Which winter tyres are people going for

[RobW]

Agreed

Maybe I'm just a bit snooty but I don't really fancy tyres made by a company who does stuff like this -> http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/233490/alfa_mito_marangoni_m430.html

Maybe like Vredestein they're another company which isn't one of best known, but that make great tyres.

Grimwau, not trying to be hostile but if you don't like the thread or the subject matter, there is an unsubscribe button and you'll not be notified again.

what a silly comment maxi

do your homework mate

http://www.marangoni.com/default.asp?L=3&sito=1

 

[Melanabb]

Agreed


Grimwau, not trying to be hostile but if you don't like the thread or the subject matter, there is an unsubscribe button and you'll not be notified again.

I thought THAT was rather harsh 306maxi as Grimwau is a long standing and very respected member of this forum. And knowing him he was just having a little chuckle Lighten up mate!

 

[grimwau]

I thought THAT was rather harsh 306maxi as Grimwau is a long standing and very respected member of this forum. And knowing him he was just having a little chuckle Lighten up mate!

Cheers Mel, as you say, it was just a little tongue in cheek comment and fortunately (for me) you were able to see that.

 

[rallycinq]

I bumped this thread yesterday, not out of pure badness, but also keeping in mind that there are owners and members here who have only recently joined the forum, say in the last 6 months, who have not had to consider their winter tyre choice yet.

One of these threads is bad enough, without there being a few more.

Its now 11 degrees here and wet, Toyos working fine, may delay quatracs for a couple of weeks yet.

Cheers

D

 

[Thumper]

One of these threads is bad enough, without there being a few more.
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It does seem daft running two threads which are basically the same.
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I would have thought it would be better to create a new section within Miscellaneous, maybe something like 'Winter' where tyres, antifreeze, etc etc can be discussed. This isn't a thread specific to the 500 and having it in Misc will enable more people to comment on things like tyres etc for different Fiat models.
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[Caravadossi]

The Marangoni 4 Winter may come close to (say) the Vredestein Snowtrac3 or Fulda Kristall Montero3 in snow & ice - but unfortunately they’re poor when conditions turn wet.

References:
http://www.adac.de/infotestrat/test...R14.aspx?ComponentId=29872&SourcePageId=31821

http://www.adac.de/infotestrat/tests/reifen/default.aspx

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[Mark Elvin]

Winter tyres are for poofs.....

Let's see that get a response!!!!!!

 

[RobW]

winter tyres are for poofs.....

let's see that get a response!!!!!!

chase me!

 

[306maxi]

The Marangoni 4 Winter may come close to (say) the Vredestein Snowtrac3 or Fulda Kristall Montero3 in snow & ice - but unfortunately they’re poor when conditions turn wet.

References:
http://www.adac.de/infotestrat/test...R14.aspx?ComponentId=29872&SourcePageId=31821

http://www.adac.de/infotestrat/tests/reifen/default.aspx

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Considering the winters we get that's a rather large flaw. I'm happy with the Snowtrac's, wouldn't bother with anything else other than them or another recognised brand.

 

[306maxi]

Cheers Mel, as you say, it was just a little tongue in cheek comment and fortunately (for me) you were able to see that.

If it was tongue in cheek I do apologise

 

[maddogmorg]

When is the best time to go to winter tyres then?

current car has a set of winter tyres on one axle... fortunately not doing many miles at the moment so wear isn't a problem. but will probably get a another set of winter tyres soonish for the winter as it's RWD and quite light.

 

[rallycinq]

When is the best time to go to winter tyres then?

current car has a set of winter tyres on one axle... fortunately not doing many miles at the moment so wear isn't a problem. but will probably get a another set of winter tyres soonish for the winter as it's RWD and quite light.

After a lumpy drive to work this morning I decided at 12 noon it was time for the quatracs after all.

14.20 pm, out comes a lovely warm sun......................begger.

Cheers

D

 

[306maxi]

After a lumpy drive to work this morning I decided at 12 noon it was time for the quatracs after all.

14.20 pm, out comes a lovely warm sun......................begger.

Cheers

D

The way the weather's going I wonder if we'll even need winter tyres this year

 

[rallycinq]

The way the weather's going I wonder if we'll even need winter tyres this year

Ah, but no.

By the time I left work last night it was down to 5 degrees and was minus 1 this morning when taking daughter to school.

Boy am I glad I changed tyres yesterday.

MPG has also improved with the lighter, narrower tyres.

Cheers

D

 

[306maxi]

Winter tyres on now

Apparently there's a slight chance of snow tomorrow Hope that's a sign of things to come

 

[306maxi]

No snow yet but a bit of ice. First tank after changing tyres and I got 50.6mpg which is a good increase from 45's and 47's. Car is at the moment sitting at just under 60mpg indicated with some rather careful driving

 

[rallycinq]

Mine's gone from low 50s to high 50s with the smaller tyres.......and new injectors.

Cheers

D

 

[306maxi]

Mine's gone from low 50s to high 50s with the smaller tyres.......and new injectors.

Cheers

D

Winter tyres came in VERY useful today 1-2 inches of snow on the roads here and I was overtaking people like nobody's business Kept on getting beeped and flashed at. If not for running out of fuel I would have been in work very early today!

 

[Geddes]

Ordered a set of Hankook Optimo 4S all season tyres for the Panda.
Reviews are all positive so we'll see how they get on.

 

[RobW]

Winter tyres came in VERY useful today 1-2 inches of snow on the roads here and I was overtaking people like nobody's business Kept on getting beeped and flashed at. If not for running out of fuel I would have been in work very early today!

:devil:

they were congratulating you on the size of you cojones