winter wheel and tyre kits
Discussion
As, I assume many on here, I have received an email extolling the virtue of a complete winter wheel and tyre kit from my local AM dealer.
No prices, but I anticipate a lot of money.
I can see the virtue if you live in the sticks but for me in the suburbs hmm. I used my car throughout last winter which even for here was harsh. From memory I missed no more than 4/5 days in total.
I am weighing up the benefit of what I assume will be in the £000,s against having maybe to get a taxi or struggle with public transport for a few days.
If the weather is really that bad I know I wouldn't be risking my baby whatever boots she was wearing.
Other views!
Di
No prices, but I anticipate a lot of money.
I can see the virtue if you live in the sticks but for me in the suburbs hmm. I used my car throughout last winter which even for here was harsh. From memory I missed no more than 4/5 days in total.
I am weighing up the benefit of what I assume will be in the £000,s against having maybe to get a taxi or struggle with public transport for a few days.
If the weather is really that bad I know I wouldn't be risking my baby whatever boots she was wearing.
Other views!
Di
mat13 said:
If its in the thousands wouldnt it be much easier to buy a snotter to run through the bad weather. Even if your cars in control whos to say the numpty coming in the other direction is?
Last year I brought my V12V home lunchtime as the snow fell. Picked up a reserve Panda worth £500 and promptly ran it straight into a kerb buggering the front wheel 
Di
Buy a cheap crappy car with the money! I've got an Aygo. £20 to tax, £30 to insure, £50 to MOT and it sniffs petrol - I cannot remember when I filled it up.
You can pick up one for £3000-£6000 and it'll be ok in all weathers and for a run out to the shops or buying bulky items etc.
I bet you'll be paying about £350 per tyre and £800 per wheel for the AM solution. Then you need to find somewhere safe to store four very expensive pieces of forged aluminium and the associated tyres...
Too much faff for me! Then again, last year I left before the snow, Mozambique, South Africa, Australia and Hong Kong - got back after it was melted!!!
V12V+ Aygo + holiday = more winning than Charlie Sheen on a good day!
You can pick up one for £3000-£6000 and it'll be ok in all weathers and for a run out to the shops or buying bulky items etc.
I bet you'll be paying about £350 per tyre and £800 per wheel for the AM solution. Then you need to find somewhere safe to store four very expensive pieces of forged aluminium and the associated tyres...
Too much faff for me! Then again, last year I left before the snow, Mozambique, South Africa, Australia and Hong Kong - got back after it was melted!!!
V12V+ Aygo + holiday = more winning than Charlie Sheen on a good day!
I believe that normal tyres loose their efficiency below 7 degrees C and therefore stopping distance is incresed and grip is reduced.
I'm sure I read somewhere that is it compulsary to fit winter tyres in certain countries for the winter periods.
Unfortunately, I dont own an Aston Martin but I do drive a BMW that was completely useless in the snow last winter, I've got myself a set of winter tyres on some smaller wheels ready for the bad weather this year.
I read on the BMW forum that winter tyres transform RWD cars from being completely useless to usable when the weather turns bad.
I expect that the Aston package will be costly but will probably cheaper than repairing the front of an Aston if you use it all year round.
I'm sure I read somewhere that is it compulsary to fit winter tyres in certain countries for the winter periods.
Unfortunately, I dont own an Aston Martin but I do drive a BMW that was completely useless in the snow last winter, I've got myself a set of winter tyres on some smaller wheels ready for the bad weather this year.
I read on the BMW forum that winter tyres transform RWD cars from being completely useless to usable when the weather turns bad.
I expect that the Aston package will be costly but will probably cheaper than repairing the front of an Aston if you use it all year round.
wezzer-45's said:
I believe that normal tyres loose their efficiency below 7 degrees C and therefore stopping distance is incresed and grip is reduced.
I'm sure I read somewhere that is it compulsary to fit winter tyres in certain countries for the winter periods.
Unfortunately, I dont own an Aston Martin but I do drive a BMW that was completely useless in the snow last winter, I've got myself a set of winter tyres on some smaller wheels ready for the bad weather this year.
I read on the BMW forum that winter tyres transform RWD cars from being completely useless to usable when the weather turns bad.
I expect that the Aston package will be costly but will probably cheaper than repairing the front of an Aston if you use it all year round.
Yes I am fully aware that my tyres are not great in winter conditions. The issue was really about the cost of winter wheels and tyres against public transport and the few days of inconvenience.I'm sure I read somewhere that is it compulsary to fit winter tyres in certain countries for the winter periods.
Unfortunately, I dont own an Aston Martin but I do drive a BMW that was completely useless in the snow last winter, I've got myself a set of winter tyres on some smaller wheels ready for the bad weather this year.
I read on the BMW forum that winter tyres transform RWD cars from being completely useless to usable when the weather turns bad.
I expect that the Aston package will be costly but will probably cheaper than repairing the front of an Aston if you use it all year round.
I'm not right up to date on the winter tyres thing.
Why are they in the £1000s? I wouldn't expect them to be more then £300-400 each corner. Or do you have to buy a separate (different size?) wheel?
I try to avoid taking my car out in the rain, let alone the snow - therefore I shan't be bothering.
Why are they in the £1000s? I wouldn't expect them to be more then £300-400 each corner. Or do you have to buy a separate (different size?) wheel?
I try to avoid taking my car out in the rain, let alone the snow - therefore I shan't be bothering.
lady topaz said:
wezzer-45's said:
I believe that normal tyres loose their efficiency below 7 degrees C and therefore stopping distance is incresed and grip is reduced.
I'm sure I read somewhere that is it compulsary to fit winter tyres in certain countries for the winter periods.
Unfortunately, I dont own an Aston Martin but I do drive a BMW that was completely useless in the snow last winter, I've got myself a set of winter tyres on some smaller wheels ready for the bad weather this year.
I read on the BMW forum that winter tyres transform RWD cars from being completely useless to usable when the weather turns bad.
I expect that the Aston package will be costly but will probably cheaper than repairing the front of an Aston if you use it all year round.
Yes I am fully aware that my tyres are not great in winter conditions. The issue was really about the cost of winter wheels and tyres against public transport and the few days of inconvenience.I'm sure I read somewhere that is it compulsary to fit winter tyres in certain countries for the winter periods.
Unfortunately, I dont own an Aston Martin but I do drive a BMW that was completely useless in the snow last winter, I've got myself a set of winter tyres on some smaller wheels ready for the bad weather this year.
I read on the BMW forum that winter tyres transform RWD cars from being completely useless to usable when the weather turns bad.
I expect that the Aston package will be costly but will probably cheaper than repairing the front of an Aston if you use it all year round.
I got the winter tyres so that I dont get stranded like last year,
I'm also not a fan of public transport.
I've bought some old wheels from eBay and a set of winter tyres for my wife's Z4. The Aston will be left safely on the drive until I judge the roads to be suitable.
Last 2 winters I've been virtually house bound because we live up a slope and the council don't grit it because there are not enough houses to justify it ( their words). My son managed it great with winter tyres on his Z4 - the difference was incredible.
And for me as another comment on here said, it's the other road users I worry about crashing into my PAJ rather than me making a slip up.
Last 2 winters I've been virtually house bound because we live up a slope and the council don't grit it because there are not enough houses to justify it ( their words). My son managed it great with winter tyres on his Z4 - the difference was incredible.
And for me as another comment on here said, it's the other road users I worry about crashing into my PAJ rather than me making a slip up.
bogie said:
you can just buy some winter tyres and put them on the OE rims if you want ...or just get a spare set of used V8V rims off ebay, then £200 a corner for winter rubber
put them on in October, off early March, thats what I do every year on my Rangey anyway
Are you really sure about this for a V12V like Di has?put them on in October, off early March, thats what I do every year on my Rangey anyway
That's not what the factory say!!
I posted this on a thread about winter tyre and wheel sets for the Rapide recently and thought it relevant as a price guide, the kits are available from any Aston Martin dealer or some specialists,
"The Rapide is the dearest of the winter tyre and wheel sets, they are available for the V8 vantage, V8S, V12 Vantage, DB9, DBS and Virage and range in price from £2117.50 plus vat for the V8 vantage up to the £3020 plus vat for the Rapide, everything else is in-between these prices,"
"The Rapide is the dearest of the winter tyre and wheel sets, they are available for the V8 vantage, V8S, V12 Vantage, DB9, DBS and Virage and range in price from £2117.50 plus vat for the V8 vantage up to the £3020 plus vat for the Rapide, everything else is in-between these prices,"
JohnG1 said:
Are you really sure about this for a V12V like Di has?
That's not what the factory say!!
you would need to make sure they are the right size of course, but theres nothing special about the wheels or tyres on a V12 or a V8 Vantage...sure they have AM compound on the Bridgestones, thats about itThat's not what the factory say!!
of course any car manufacturer will tell you to fit their recommended size wheels n tyres for the vehicle, they have to
bogie said:
you would need to make sure they are the right size of course, but theres nothing special about the wheels or tyres on a V12 or a V8 Vantage...sure they have AM compound on the Bridgestones, thats about it
of course any car manufacturer will tell you to fit their recommended size wheels n tyres for the vehicle, they have to
The massive brake discs are the problem with the V12V. Gotta use wheels that fit over them!of course any car manufacturer will tell you to fit their recommended size wheels n tyres for the vehicle, they have to
Colesie said:
The massive brake discs are the problem with the V12V. Gotta use wheels that fit over them!
naturally, im not suggesting that 16" Land Rover wheels fit personally Id just fit regular tyres to my V12V as you dont really get the benefit out of sticky track rubber when not on track, but you get the benefit of tyres that clear standing water all year around ...horses for courses and all that, expecting track tyres to perform well under 7deg in snow is not recommended either I guess
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