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Author:  allo allo [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Winter Tyres
My school run takes me into rural parts of Sussex with narrow lanes and mud-strewn roads from farms.
I thought it might be a good idea to fit winter tyres so as to get max traction and braking in adverse conditions.
I've had very little luck in getting any sort of sensible quote or availability.
My tyre size is 205/55x16, 91V.

Any suggestions welcome.
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:43 pm ]
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http://www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html
Author:  gusmac [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:50 pm ]
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If it's M+S (mud and snow) tyres you are considering, bear in mind they are made with a chunky tread pattern and a much softer rubber.
They wear out quickly when used on tar roads, and reduce your MPG.
Author:  allo allo [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:47 pm ]
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gusmac wrote:
If it's M+S (mud and snow) tyres you are considering, bear in mind they are made with a chunky tread pattern and a much softer rubber.
They wear out quickly when used on tar roads, and reduce your MPG.


Thanks for info but really looking for a wet/cold type tyre with lots of sipes and space for water to escape to avoid skidding.
Author:  skippy41 [ Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:24 am ]
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Vredestein SNOWTRAC 2

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... =Wi&Achse=

I use these they are long lasting and can be used all year round
They shift water and mud as well as giving extra grip in snow

And you can get them cheaper than £87.70 fitted
mine are £47.80 but only 15 inch

What car do you have you can down size the profile if you replace all 4
Author:  allo allo [ Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:50 pm ]
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thanks Skippy, I don't really want to muck about with the profiles or width of my tyres. I have a Skoda Superb
Can you tell me where you buy your tyres?
Author:  bloodnock [ Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:53 pm ]
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allo allo wrote:
thanks Skippy, I don't really want to muck about with the profiles or width of my tyres. I have a Skoda Superb
Can you tell me where you buy your tyres?


The Scrappys...
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:53 pm ]
Post subject: 
bloodnock wrote:
allo allo wrote:
thanks Skippy, I don't really want to muck about with the profiles or width of my tyres. I have a Skoda Superb
Can you tell me where you buy your tyres?


The Scrappys...


or the pikeys
Author:  gusmac [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:51 am ]
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This one should be near you.

Dealer locator

CRAWLEY,WEST SUSSEX

PK COMMERCIAL TYRES LIMITED
British Rail Goods Yard,gatwick Rd
Crawley,west Sussex
RH10 9RE Great Britain
Telephone: 01293 565546/47
Fax: 01293 565549
E-mail address: sales@commercialtyres.com
Url: www.commercialtyres.com

A few more in your area

REDHILL SURREY


WATLING TYRE SERVICE LIMITED
(Agricultural tyres only)Reading Arch Road
Redhill Surrey
RH1 1HG Great Britain
Telephone: 01737 761750
Fax: 01737 767458


EAST GRINSTEAD,WEST SUSSEX


EAST GRINSTEAD TYRE SERVICE LTD
213 London Road
East Grinstead,west Sussex
RH19 1HD Great Britain
Telephone: 01342 324127 VR3
Fax: 01342 317582


BURGESS HILL,WEST SUSSEX


AUTOWISE TYRE & AUTOCENTRES LTD
51 Victoria Road
Burgess Hill,west Sussex
RH15 9LH Great Britain
Telephone: 01444 242495 ANTHONY
Fax: 01444 242452


DORKING SURREY


NO LONGER TRADING
Holmwood Tyres
Horsham Road,south Holmwood
Dorking Surrey
RH5 4NE Great Britain
Telephone: 01306 888118


CATERHAM SURREY


TREBLE B TYRE & EXHAUST CENTRE
Treble B Tyre Services Ltd T/A
(Agricultural tyres only)407 Croydon Road
Caterham Surrey
CR3 6PP Great Britain
Telephone: 01883 342745/348609
Fax: 01883 341771
Author:  skippy41 [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:20 am ]
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allo allo wrote:
thanks Skippy, I don't really want to muck about with the profiles or width of my tyres. I have a Skoda Superb
Can you tell me where you buy your tyres?


Any reputable tyre centre will get them Vredestein SNOWTRAC 2s
for you, keep away from kwik fix up
Where I live its all hills and mostly narrow roads so need the extra assurance thats why I use them from October right through to around April
Author:  rambo [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:42 am ]
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Never bothered with them, just drive a bit slower.
Author:  Sussex [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:35 am ]
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rambo wrote:
Never bothered with them, just drive a bit slower.

Or when it snows park up the motor until it stops.
Author:  gusmac [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:44 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
rambo wrote:
Never bothered with them, just drive a bit slower.

Or when it snows park up the motor until it stops.


Not an option up here :lol:
Author:  skippy41 [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:03 pm ]
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gusmac wrote:
Sussex wrote:
rambo wrote:
Never bothered with them, just drive a bit slower.

Or when it snows park up the motor until it stops.


Not an option up here :lol:


A frosty morning and there fecked Guss :lol: :lol: :lol: :D
Author:  gusmac [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:41 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:
gusmac wrote:
Sussex wrote:
rambo wrote:
Never bothered with them, just drive a bit slower.

Or when it snows park up the motor until it stops.


Not an option up here :lol:


A frosty morning and there fecked Guss :lol: :lol: :lol: :D
8) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8)
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