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I know they are for temperatures of 7 degrees and below, but I'm now worried about when to put my normal tyres back on? And should I ask my Suzuki dealer to store the winter tyres?
We currently drive a Nissan X-Trail, and for the North Yorkshire Moors in winter, have found it does just what we have asked of it. We plan to replace it with another X-Trail, and have been offered an...
I am taking delivery of a new BMW 1 Series later this month. The new car will have 17-inch wheels. I have been enquiring about winter tyres, as you will know that the BMWs are not much good in the snow....
Could you give some advice about snow tyres. My tyre size is 215/60 R16. Which make (Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, Goodyear, etc.) is best?
I lived in Canada for nine years in the late seventies to early eighties. At that time we were always told you could avoid switching tyres every winter by using radials. Radials were sufficient for summer...
I run my Volvo S60 T5 on Goodyear Eagle F1 235/40Z/R18. We used to travel frequently to Germany in the winter and have carried snow chains for several years, although have never needed to use them. I know...
I am reviewing the insurance on my C4 Picasso HDI VSX + as its due for renewal and the subject of winter tyres has arisen. Speaking to LV, their attitude is that although winter tyres are OK, if they are...
I am going to need to replace the original tyres on my Volvo XC60 D5 AWD after 19,500 miles. It is currently fitted with Pirelli Zero Rosso 235/60 R18 V103. My Volvo main dealer says that these tyres are...
I have had a few disagreements with friends and colleagues concerning the fitting of two winter tyres only during the British winter. Personally I consider this dangerous but I am not in the majority....
I like driving my BMW 320d Touring. But it's not good in snow. Which car in the same price range is better in the snow/ice and Veras good to drive ?