Winter Tyres

[MAW73]

I can only think mytyres took my order but don't actually have the tyres in stock, I am unable to cancel the order because it's gone past that stage on the computer order, so am stuck until they have the good manners to contact me. And no was just havng them delivered to home and then fitted by local garage.

Ordered my wifes wheels and tyres on Saturday using Visa and Mytyres still showing "Payment not yet received
Being processed" in my account page. When I ordered the ones for my Golf, they were delivered in 4 days to the tyre fitter. Hope there's not going to be a delay 

Wouldn't mind betting there's a hell of a demand for winter tyres after the last weeks weather.

Yeah that's what mine says but it also says unable to quote a delivery date yet.  Also the option to cancel has disappeared.  Funny that

Just a reminder Gizzy yo make sure you point out any imperfections ( if any ) on your Monza alloys before they swap the tyres over. Check them for any damage before you pay the bill.

Just speaking from experience as I'm sure kwik fit put a couple of dinks on the outer rims of my alloys when they swapped the tyres over to my new winter alloys recently.

 

[am1w]

Martin:
Gizzy is buying 4 x 16" steel wheel+winter tyre package from mytyres.

[p3asa]

Noticed a big difference yesterday while taking the Golf out of the drive to move the car behind it. It was constantly wheel spinning and really struggling for grip in a cul-de-sac that hadn't been gritted. It has summer tyres on it.
Then took out an old beat up Skoda again with summer tyres but couldn't believe the difference. In the same cul-de-sac it coped with the snow as if it was a dry road. I guess its the big walled, skinny tyres that worked.

So I would imagine with the right tyres on your cars there would be a noticeable difference.
I remember driving about 20 years ago and the snow was never an issue. Even the steepest hills was a doddle.
I take it its the big wide low profile tyres nowadays that are causing the problems?

I have been toying with getting 4 steelies and winter tyres for the Golf but I'd rather my pride took the hit and am staying with the Skoda for the snowy days. Considering the car and insurance costs less than what 4 winter tyres, its a no brainer. I also don't have to worry about other clowns skidding in to me.

[MAW73]

Martin:
Gizzy is buying the 16" steels+winter tyre package from mytyres.

Oh I get ya 

[gizzywizzy]

Thanks to everyone for all help and advice

Just heard from mytyres (finally) apparently they had thought they would be able to fulfill my order immediately but due to onerous circumstances outwith their control (presumably the weather) they are unable to honour delivery at present.  There was no indication of when I may expect the tyres, just my luck all the snow will be gone before they get here.

[gizzywizzy]

Tyres on their way as of today

Now just need to get my cheap set of alloys from my mate and I'm all sorted 

Need them desperately now, the weather is getting worse.

[am1w]

Tyres on their way as of today
Now just need to get my cheap set of alloys from my mate and I'm all sorted 
Need them desperately now, the weather is getting worse.

Excellent and at last.
You can now start cruising the moors.
Which make and size did you get?
I thought you were buyng the steel wheel + tyre package from meintyres.

[Hartside]

I feel for those waiting...and hate to sound smug...

But, we have been discussing winter tyres for over a year now on various threads...why leave it so late?
Demand outstripped supply last year...it's doing the same this year.

Lets just hope the supply gets sorted out before anyone has an incident.

No choice mate, circumstances dictated I could only order now for the wifes car. My Golf was sorted out about a month ago now, so it's ok. Bought my wife a new car last weekend and until then we were looking at a choice of 3 different cars until she made her mind up. You are right about ordering as early as possible as the prices have rocketed

Mytyres still haven't despached her wheels/tyres yet 

 

[gizzywizzy]

Tyres on their way as of today
Now just need to get my cheap set of alloys from my mate and I'm all sorted 
Need them desperately now, the weather is getting worse.

Excellent and at last.
You can now start cruising the moors.
Which make and size did you get?
I thought you were buyng the steel wheel + tyre package from meintyres.

I was going to buy the steelies but when I was talking to my mate at work he has a set of decent 17" alloys which he said I could have for the winter for the cheap prce of £50.  Now I couldn't turn that down could I?  Will get alloys and new tyres fitted at local garage and then I can cruise the moors in relative safety

[Ess_Three]

I was talking to my mate at work he has a set of decent 17" alloys which he said I could have for the winter for the cheap prce of £50.  Now I couldn't turn that down could I? 

 
£50! Cracking deal...as you say, one you can't turn down.
I'm sure 17s will be fine...so far my 18s have been even better than I thought, so 17s wil be at the very least as good.