Iain Wilson
Property Maintenance & Improvements
Winter Tyres
I drive a lot and dread icy winter roads, but somehow the thought of parting with hard- earned cash for something as dull as tyres was a bit of a turn-off .
Then last November I had to hire a car in Switzerland, and I was amazed at the handling of the little vehicle and the confi dence I felt behind the wheel, in what can only be described as less-than-ideal weather conditions - for that read snow, snow and more snow. I mentioned it to the Swiss friend I was visiting. She looked astonished, ‘It’s the winter tyres,’ she said matter-of-factly.
‘We
always wonder why British people don’t use them.’
I was sold. On my return I called in at my local tyre salesman and asked for his advice. He suggested buying a set of cheap steel rims for my car and putting the winter tyres on those, storing the originals in my garage.
The tyres improve handling on greasy roads, but will really come into their own in snowy and icy conditions, or wet conditions where the temperature is below 7 degrees. Braking and traction are improved immeasurably on winter tyres.
If your car is rear wheel drive I’d say winter tyres are essential. If your car is front-wheel drive I’d still say they’re essential. Although the improvement in performance isn’t as great, it is still very noticeable.
My friendly tyre-fi tter suggests changing them over in November and running with them until February/March depending on the weather.
This year try some winter tyres. You will never regret it. They may even save your life!
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