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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: rowlers on 04 April 2026, 16:45

Title: Winter Tyres
Post by: rowlers on 04 April 2026, 16:45

Anyone run different tyres in Winter? I never did, but got a spare set of wheels so I do now.
I'll need some new ones for the coming winter, I'm up in Cumbria so it is more wet than cold and wondered if Uniroyal Rainsports would do the job?

Don't need top end tyres, not planning on hooning around in winter!

Anyone got any pointers?

Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: Big Col on 04 April 2026, 17:05

I run separate winter wheels/tyres

buy proper all season or winter tyres, uniroyal rainsports are neither.

I've currently got goodyear ultragrips, they are a winter tyre. Perhaps a bit overkill for the last few years as they've seen very little snow or slush.

Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: rowlers on 04 April 2026, 18:07

Quote from: Big Col on 04 April 2026, 17:05

I run separate winter wheels/tyres

buy proper all season or winter tyres, uniroyal rainsports are neither.

I've currently got goodyear ultragrips, they are a winter tyre. Perhaps a bit overkill for the last few years as they've seen very little snow or slush.

I don't think I need full on winter tyres though, hence wondering if Rainsports would do th job..

Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: Big Col on 04 April 2026, 18:28

go for all seasons then

uniroyal rainsport is a summer tyre

Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 April 2026, 22:46

Michelin cross climate have been a great all season tyre that I've used on my second set. As mentioned by Big Col the rainsports are a summer tyre so won't be much good when the temperature drops. All Season tyres are what you need.

Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: MinchCS on 04 April 2026, 23:17

Another vote for Michelin Cross Climate. Great tyres in most conditions.

Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: Al1040 on 05 April 2026, 15:13

Goodyear Vector are a great all season tyre as an alternative to the Michelin, very good in the rain and ice.

Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: golfDB on 06 April 2026, 07:58

I run a Mk7 GTD on Santiago’s 19 inch.  Years ago tried to change to all season or winter tyres, but could not find any in 225/35/19.   I ended up buying a set of 18 inch Wheels and putting Michelin Cross Climate 2 on them.   I usually change over in October/April.  The Cross Climates are superb in snow and would happily run them all year. 

Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: rowlers on 07 April 2026, 14:39

I've swapped over to my summer wheels. The tyres that are on the winter wheels still have loads of tread, but they are absolutely TERRIBLE for aquaplaning.
They are BF Goodrich GForce Winter on the front and Grip All Season on the rear. They are dated 2019, and wondered if they were just too old?

Title: Re: Winter Tyres
Post by: sideways_stu on 13 May 2026, 18:38

and...Another vote for Michelin Cross Climate. Great tyres in most conditions, very happy on rear all year round and suprisingly cheap (I paid £95ea)