Winter tyres

[p3asa]

-2 up my way and -6 as I was driving into work at 7am this morning. But it only seemed to be surface frost.

Some winters you get those mornings where big chunks of ice seem to form and its those days that I wince at.

I suppose I could fold them manually by turning the knob at night and that way they don't open up automatically on the key-fob press.

[barrym381]

-2 up my way and -6 as I was driving into work at 7am this morning. But it only seemed to be surface frost.

Some winters you get those mornings where big chunks of ice seem to form and its those days that I wince at.

I suppose I could fold them manually by turning the knob at night and that way they don't open up automatically on the key-fob press.

Same temp over this side of city  but I know the mornings you mean

[kalimon]

Loooking at these pictures gave me a thought.
How are the Golf doors to open after heavy frost?

I'm more concerned about the wing mirrors being frozen shut and then when you open the car, you hear them struggling trying to open.

Never thought about that, more sleepless nights

[paulkerdot]

I'm also from just outside Glasgow and feel we warrant winter tyres here.
They aren't just for snow and ice, that seems to be a common misconception. They are really for temperatures under 7o. Although they do come into their own come the snow and ice.

I've seen us have really bad snow and the place being gridlocked and the 2 cars in the household that have winters fitted, just plodding along as if they are driving on tarmac.

Most folk I speak with think its a waste of time having winters but when I explain you can only actually wear one set out a time and the alloys I buy to put them on will be sold when I sell the car, so in effect recouping my money, they kind of get the idea 

Its a definite yes from me.

Winter tyres are a yes from me.

PS Are you an ex mearnscastle pupil 

[paulkerdot]

Thanks again for everyone's reply , I went with the nokian tyres , so will report back once I have them fitted

I have Nokian WR D4's on mu Cupra ST. Awesome tyres. Ive joined up here as I plan on getting a GTD for my wife.

[paulkerdot]

I'm sure you won't be disappointed in the Pilot Alpine 4s.

Put mine on two weeks ago in place of the Bridgestones, what a difference, quieter, better ride and the grip is fantastic in both wet and dry.

Changed the Bridgestone a month after getting my car because they are so poor. I put Michelin Pilot Super Sports on the front and the difference could not be greater. Now got Nokian Winters on.

[p3asa]

PS Are you an ex mearnscastle pupil 

No but my kids are 

[paulkerdot]

PS Are you an ex mearnscastle pupil 

No but my kids are 

To be fair it's 24 years since I left the chocolate prison. My eldest is still at Kirkhill