Winter Tyres.....A POLL

Poll: Winter Tyres.....A POLL

Total Members Polled: 110

I have/will have a full set fitted: 62%
I have/will have them on drive wheels only: 3%
Would like to but can't justify the cost: 16%
Don't see the need: 19%
Author
Discussion

dvs_dave

Original Poster:

9,040 posts

241 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Would be interesting to see what the PH populus actually thinks on what has turned out to be a very emotive and divisive topic.

Gizmo!

18,150 posts

225 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Next, winter tyres, THE BUBBLE BATH!
Winter Tyres, THE BREAKFAST CEREAL! Winter Tyres, THE BED LINEN SET! Merchandising, that's where it's at!

(Ten points for getting the reference).

Populace, by the way.

kentmotorcompany

2,471 posts

226 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Gizmo! said:
Next, winter tyres, THE BUBBLE BATH!
Winter Tyres, THE BREAKFAST CEREAL! Winter Tyres, THE BED LINEN SET! Merchandising, that's where it's at!

(Ten points for getting the reference).

Populace, by the way.
Space Balls

Mr E Driver

8,542 posts

200 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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I think you should have 'I have' and 'I will' as two answers because the 'I will' might be too late to get them now!

eltawater

3,286 posts

195 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Spaceballs: The movie!

Winter tyres: The flamethrower set?

Edited by eltawater on Tuesday 21st December 22:52

frosted

3,549 posts

193 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Youshould add , I change my tyres every October so at least I have fresh tread on my all weather tyres

That would make more sense than buying winter tyres

kambites

69,735 posts

237 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Where's the option for "no-one makes them in the right size for my car"?

s3fella

10,524 posts

203 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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I reckon we should get PH towers to design a PH sticker, incorporating the M+S and "mountain" logo.

"Traction matters"

jayfish

6,795 posts

219 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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need an option for, Can't justify them for the limited miles i drive, walking is the new hooning :P

General Price

5,693 posts

199 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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I have them on the front of my 1 series,superb grip.














Bait cast

phib

4,511 posts

275 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Have them on the defender pretty unstoppable

Phib

Ecurie Ecosse

4,812 posts

234 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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I've got Vredstein Wintrac Extremes on all 4 wheels on the 123d. Yup the rears too.

I've also got a set on one of the Jags (Michelin Alpins).

They are good, and the difference with the 123d is tremendous. Before it had no grip at all and wouldn't move. Now it just goes, although there is some sliding.

The Jag was better in the snow from the outset, and I think the Alpins are more of a "snow" tyre than a "winter" tyre, so that does the job well.

A pleasant side effect is the fact that my mpg has increased dramatically, as I am having to quell my dalliances with the loud pedal. My wife wishes it would snow all year smile

redstu

2,287 posts

255 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Can we have a "I've got 2 cars one needs them and one doesn't" ?

kentmotorcompany

2,471 posts

226 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Ecurie Ecosse said:
I've got Vredstein Wintrac Extremes on all 4 wheels on the 123d. Yup the rears too.

I've also got a set on one of the Jags (Michelin Alpins).

They are good, and the difference with the 123d is tremendous. Before it had no grip at all and wouldn't move. Now it just goes, although there is some sliding.

The Jag was better in the snow from the outset, and I think the Alpins are more of a "snow" tyre than a "winter" tyre, so that does the job well.

A pleasant side effect is the fact that my mpg has increased dramatically, as I am having to quell my dalliances with the loud pedal. My wife wishes it would snow all year smile
Everyone knows you don't need Winters on the rear wheels of a 1 Series. Snow chains on the front, thats the way, have you not seen the pics?


Two sets of winter tyres. Hope you voted twice!


grumbledoak

32,161 posts

249 months

Tuesday 21st December 2010
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Can we have a "not much point" option?

northandy

3,519 posts

237 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2010
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General Price said:
I have them on the front of my 1 series,superb grip.










Bait cast
Idiot...










Everyone knows you on need 2 winter tyres, both fitted on the drivers side of the car

smile

Gizmo!

18,150 posts

225 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2010
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s3fella said:
I reckon we should get PH towers to design a PH sticker, incorporating the M+S and "mountain" logo.

"Traction matters"
yes

There must be a suggestions thread in the Shop forum...