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Offline am1w

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For your information re. winter tyres.
« on: 27 December 2010, 09:11 »
I have just found out that all manufacturers have stopped producing winter tyres.
They will start summer tyre production after the Christmas break.
Stocks are very, very low.
So anyone wanting these will need to order now.
Just thought I'd let you know.  :smiley:
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Re: For your information re. winter tyres.
« Reply #1 on: 27 December 2010, 09:38 »
Good timing realy as the weather had broken here and we're going to be snow free fast looking at the weather reports, can you cancel those tyres?

I have loved the snow but I'm glad I can start using the golf again  :smiley:

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Re: For your information re. winter tyres.
« Reply #2 on: 27 December 2010, 09:51 »
Good timing realy as the weather had broken here and we're going to be snow free fast looking at the weather reports, can you cancel those tyres?
I have loved the snow but I'm glad I can start using the golf again  :smiley:

The weather might break for a few days, but temperatures are still below 7 degrees.
Remember, the worst winter months are January and February. This is only the start and we've got a long way to go yet. So I'm well prepared.

I'm delighted with my purchase and no I won't be cancelling them and yes I can't wait to put them on and use them for the next 3-4 months at least or even longer.


Have a look at this:

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Summer-VS-Winter-tyres-Warm-weather-performance.htm
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Re: For your information re. winter tyres.
« Reply #3 on: 27 December 2010, 10:01 »
Cool, I have mud and snow tyres on my Disco all year round and they are quiet, grippy and stop well in the wet.

Looking forward to seeing those wheels on your car.

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Re: For your information re. winter tyres.
« Reply #4 on: 27 December 2010, 10:06 »
Cool, I have mud and snow tyres on my Disco all year round and they are quiet, grippy and stop well in the wet.
Looking forward to seeing those wheels on your car.

I have not seen them as yet. Will pop into the fitters today.
Tyres will take another 2-3 days.

Having butterflies about the storage. Have just found a secure self-storage place very near me for this purpose. They will also collect and deliver.
« Last Edit: 27 December 2010, 10:35 by am1w »
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Re: For your information re. winter tyres.
« Reply #5 on: 27 December 2010, 10:31 »
Snowing well here this morning and is suppose to be worse tomorrow. There are times i wish i had just got 16s in the first place.
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Re: For your information re. winter tyres.
« Reply #6 on: 27 December 2010, 10:40 »
Lucky Sod! It's all melting here  :sad:

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Re: For your information re. winter tyres.
« Reply #7 on: 27 December 2010, 10:45 »
BTW: No more Continental 830Ps will be available this year. I hear that production has ended and summer tyre production has started.

Whilst on the subject, all Conti 3s are to be superseded by 5s in Jan '11.

I looked at our Mercs Conti 3s and the rim protection is rubbish, the tyres look as if they are falling to bits and 'she' has kerbed the front wheels in the last few days. The car is slipping and sliding all over the place. She had to drive the GTI yesterday (as it grips better) to get me around and loved it, except for the manual gearbox. My head was in my mouth, in case she kerbed the Monza Shadows. I had told her to get an R, but she still thinks that the Golf looks like a bread box. She's into booted cars. 4WD Audi for her next, but winter tyres for the Merc NOW. It was very slippery in North London yesterday.

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Re: For your information re. winter tyres.
« Reply #8 on: 27 December 2010, 10:47 »
Audi A4 with proper Quattro rather than heldex.  :evil:
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Re: For your information re. winter tyres.
« Reply #9 on: 27 December 2010, 10:49 »
All gone here this morning, driving home on sheet ice was fun last night, summer tyres just about made it, my ass muscles are much stronger now  :laugh:

I'm with you Snoopy, looking at 16s and a set of 205/55R16 tyres for next year.
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