hawker1986 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Hi all, I know this comes up every year. Just wondering whos got them and when your planning on swapping over. Have done mine today, I hear its getting cold next week so thought this was the right time . Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrob Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 ME changed mine over about 3 weeks ago but i am sending my 19 inc off for a refurb so it made sense to do it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Not yet. I've still got plenty of grip, so I'm waiting for proper cold before swapping then I'll have another go at tarting up the Rotas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I'm about a week away from swapping mine over. Depends on the weather but with temps hanging around 9-10 degrees my MPSS have been perfectly fine. Had a few mornings below 4 degrees but nothing worth worrying about yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Nope, never have done. R888s throughout the winter on the MR2, never had an issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Swapped on Thursday to Alpin PA4s (it's been about 8 deg on my journey of late). I was due two new rears anyway with a couple of slip lights of late, so thought I'd give them a spin with such opportune timing. Never rubbered up (for winter) before, so interested to see how things get when it gets properly cold. So far they feel a bit funky, being new and all, but certainly no complaints as yet - can't even say they are appreciably louder than before, but I do usually have the tunes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 yep, ballacher of a job. took the f'in lockin wheel nuts off too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Nope, never have done. R888s throughout the winter on the MR2, never had an issue. Same here. Personally I don't think it's all that necessary especially if you drive accordingly to the weather conditions. E.g: leave larger braking zones between vehicles etc when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Nope, never have done. R888s throughout the winter on the MR2, never had an issue. I can't belive this for several reasons lol 1 no mention of mpss 2 r888 in winter is sketchy and ekona doesn't do sketchy 3 toyo even say don't use them in winter (low temperatures) 4 I'm guessing it's a wind up as the Mrs never moves in winter Edited November 30, 2014 by StevoD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Toyo don't say that any more, they're good up to -9c They're not sketchy in the winter at all, except on ice where no tyre is any good*. They're rated B-C for wet grip too, which is better than the T1-R and the same as the new T1 Sport. I'm being a tad facetious here, as of course they definitely have their limits, but as long as you drive to the conditions then they're fine. But yeah, this is about winter tyres not R888s. I can understand why some folks use them, especially in the north, but anywhere south of Birmingham I don't see them as a necessity. *Unless it has spikes in it, or chains around it. Edited November 30, 2014 by Ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUGT4 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 couple of large 400ml 'spray on grip' cans over the current summer tyres for me as and when required.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 When the average temperature drops below7 degrees Celsius, Winter tyres will then come into their own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 IM in Hertfordshire picking some up now lol for the Scooby though needed 4 new ones so thought id give these conti winters a go and see how i get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker1986 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Nope, never have done. R888s throughout the winter on the MR2, never had an issue. Same here. Personally I don't think it's all that necessary especially if you drive accordingly to the weather conditions. E.g: leave larger braking zones between vehicles etc when needed. I know what your saying, not something I would have considered in the past but year before last I couldn't get the car 1mile from CS to our house when it snowed, damn slope to our house! Also it's my Mrs' daily and she has to do home visits and clinics where there's no public transport access so seems sensible to have. When the average temperature drops below7 degrees Celsius, Winter tyres will then come into their own. Apparently according to the weather that's happening tomorrow Edited November 30, 2014 by hawker1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 no winter tyres for me! but not really needed in my opinion in leamington, its nice and mild round here normally. plus my commute is on well gritted roads, so should be fine (assuming i can get off my driveway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 No. Zeds in seldom use in the Winter just a few runs a month to keep it running really so not really worth it in my case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Put the winter tyres on the scooby last year and didnt see any snow. Hopefully having just put them on for this year I will have the same result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Put the winter tyres on the scooby last year and didnt see any snow. Hopefully having just put them on for this year I will have the same result. Same happened to me, but still they're wet performance is better than a summer tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Same here. Personally I don't think it's all that necessary especially if you drive accordingly to the weather conditions. E.g: leave larger braking zones between vehicles etc when needed. I know what your saying, not something I would have considered in the past but year before last I couldn't get the car 1mile from CS to our house when it snowed, damn slope to our house! Also it's my Mrs' daily and she has to do home visits and clinics where there's no public transport access so seems sensible to have. If it snows hawker I won't be driving the Zed no matter what tyres I have on it. Firstly because I'm in Wales and I can't drive anywhere locally without going up & down hills so the slightest snow fall can cause problems but also because I'm not worried about how I drive in bad weather conditions like snow, ...it's how all the other people drive that would worry me. I'll be walking 4-5 miles to work if it snows which I'd much rather do than risk someone crashing into me. Just not worth the risk to my Zed. Edit: Also do you have any idea how much a 19" 275/35 snow/winter tyre would cost!! Edited November 30, 2014 by GMballistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Put spare wheels/winter tyres on mine on a week ago. Don't see a downside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Lack of feel, increased wear on a day like today, extra cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker1986 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Same here. Personally I don't think it's all that necessary especially if you drive accordingly to the weather conditions. E.g: leave larger braking zones between vehicles etc when needed. I know what your saying, not something I would have considered in the past but year before last I couldn't get the car 1mile from CS to our house when it snowed, damn slope to our house! Also it's my Mrs' daily and she has to do home visits and clinics where there's no public transport access so seems sensible to have. If it snows hawker I won't be driving the Zed no matter what tyres I have on it. Firstly because I'm in Wales and I can't drive anywhere locally without going up & down hills so the slightest snow fall can cause problems but also because I'm not worried about how I drive in bad weather conditions like snow, ...it's how all the other people drive that would worry me. I'll be walking 4-5 miles to work if it snows which I'd much rather do than risk someone crashing into me. Just not worth the risk to my Zed. Edit: Also do you have any idea how much a 19" 275/35 snow/winter tyre would cost!! I see exactly what you're saying, wouldn't bother either if she could have a quick walk to work but if she's doing a clinic on an industrial estate in Corby or rushden and it snows it down id much rather she could atleast get off the estate to somewhere safe rather than be stranded there in the cold, no? Cos no bugger will help her? Also I don't get the cost argument you'll just wear your summers less instead, long term very little cost Hawker Edited November 30, 2014 by hawker1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Tbh if your wife relies on transport that much, then a RWD is the wrong vehicle to own. Either a cheapy 4x4 or even a FWD hatch will be infinitely better. Winter tyres help in snow, but they're not a catch all saver: You need the right car in the first place. Winter tyres are a softer compound by design, you'll always wear them quicker. Quicker wear = need to replace more often = extra cost. Not trying to knock anyone's choice here, I can appreciate that those in the north can definitely benefit from them, they're just not for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Just got back, my tyres have snow flakes on them! Amazing im going to mod them and colour them in white Edited November 30, 2014 by jumping350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker1986 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Tbh if your wife relies on transport that much, then a RWD is the wrong vehicle to own. Either a cheapy 4x4 or even a FWD hatch will be infinitely better. Winter tyres help in snow, but they're not a catch all saver: You need the right car in the first place. Winter tyres are a softer compound by design, you'll always wear them quicker. Quicker wear = need to replace more often = extra cost. Not trying to knock anyone's choice here, I can appreciate that those in the north can definitely benefit from them, they're just not for me. Yeah I'll let you tell her she should swap to something like that . Also I think a Zed with appropriate tyre is likely to perform better than something FWD with summers on ive seen lots of tests that show this is the case. Also she's not that reliant if there were any extended snow fall I'm sure they would rearrange things it's just on that day when you're stuck somewhere. They're also much better in the cold and wet than a summer tyre. I've experienced very little wear on both sets last winter all 8 tyres have remained above 7mm with 5-6k on them. Just my experience. I'm aware in our climate it's an arguable choice one way or the other. Personally I like to be prepared for the worst. Ed Edited November 30, 2014 by hawker1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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