Winter Tyres - Quick

[Marty V8]

Hi all,

My car is in desparate need of some half decent winter tyres, as the Goodyear Eagle F1's on it at present do not do snow. They are okay in wet and dry, but they dont have any lateral treads to act as paddles in the snow. Even more humourously, when reversing, the tread blocks do the opposite of shedding snow and instead just fill with packed snow and its like driving with slicks on.

I have been looking on various websites at tyres such as Toyo Snow Proxes and Nokian WR G2's in a 205/50/16 size.

Would anyone know if there is a stockist and fitter in the Darlington, Stockton, Middlesbrough or Durham area where I could get my mitts on these PDQ.

Thanks

Cheers

Marty

[broadside]

Hi Marty.

Have you tried blackcircles.com

I've used them in the past and they are pretty good. You can choose which tyre fitter you want to fit them and the tyres are rated to help you choose the tyres best suited for your needs.

I told my ex missus to use them and she printed off the quote from blackcircles, then went to Tyrespot on McMullen road (Darlington)and they beat the fully fitted price from blackcircles. (but I didn't tell you that)!!

Hope this helps

Nige'

Edited by broadside on Friday 8th January 21:39

[Marty V8]

Thanks Nige,

I have used Tyre Spot quite a few times over the past few years with no problems at all. They also put the stainless Powerflow exhaust system on my ST24 about 5 or 6 years ago. I just cant get any useful info off their website regarding tyre availability, hence the plea for help.

I'll try Blackcircles and then give Tyrespot a ring tomorrow. I just didnt want to wait for an end of next week delivery from an online seller, and then have to get them fited as well.

Cheers

Marty

Edit...just checked Blackcircles.com. They dont list winter tyres as far as I could make out.

Edited by Marty V8 on Friday 8th January 21:55

[BlackZeD]

Try these, they were quick with my Toyos.

http://www.tyretraders.com/TyreSearch/

Dave.

[AndyG-ZTT]

I have been looking for 195/45/16s for 2 weeks.

I have tried :
195/45/16
195/50/16
195/55/16
205/45/16
205/50/16
205/55/16

Either they are not made or no stocks.

I have ended up with 205/55/16, Vredistein ???? 3s
Arrive in the next couple of days.
(mytyres.com, I think)

I wanted thin, large dia tyres so I am quite happy.


for MGF 160 Trophy modified.

Edited by AndyG-ZTT on Friday 8th January 22:48

Edited by AndyG-ZTT on Friday 8th January 22:50

[Hemingway]

Try Camskill: http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m11b0s...

[AndyG-ZTT]

Hemingway said:

Try Camskill: http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m11b0s...

I tried them, Forget answer. (it's on office computer)

[Marty V8]

AndyG-ZTT said:

Hemingway said:

Try Camskill: http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m11b0s...

I tried them, Forget answer. (it's on office computer)

Just checked on Camskill. No Toyo snow proxes (at least not 205/50/16) until Oct 2010. I guess its shop early for next Christmas...They dont have any others in this size either.

[AndyG-ZTT]

Marty V8 said:

AndyG-ZTT said:

Hemingway said:

Try Camskill: http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m11b0s...

I tried them, Forget answer. (it's on office computer)

Just checked on Camskill. No Toyo snow proxes (at least not 205/50/16) until Oct 2010. I guess its shop early for next Christmas...They dont have any others in this size either.

Go for the veridestiens 205/55/16 no problems.

[Hemingway]

I have also used http://www.mytyres.co.uk/Winter_Tyres.html in the past. Very cheap, but looking around a week for delivery.

[AndyG-ZTT]

Hemingway said:

I have also used http://www.mytyres.co.uk/Winter_Tyres.html in the past. Very cheap, but looking around a week for delivery.

[EDIT]:
Yes that's the company. opps maybe not but:
http://www.tyremen.co.uk/ This is the copmpany


EG:
Thank you for placing your order with Tyremen!

This email is to confirm your recent order.

Date 01/07/2010

Shipping address

• *******************

Billing address

• ******************

4x 205/55R16 Vredestein Snowtrac 3 - 205/55R16 (91H) for £85.00 each


All items : £340.00 GBP
Tax : £50.64 GBP
Shipping : £15.00 GBP
Total : £355.00 GBP

Edited by AndyG-ZTT on Saturday 9th January 13:20

[magpies]

Colway Rally M+S 195/60/15's are £34.70 incl vat at tyremonkey
these are used by most clubman for rallying on loose wet tracks and snow although should really go narrower (155) for deep snow - car may look rediculous but will go well in these conditions (check out photographs from rally sweden)