Local independent tyre dealer, some 8 miles away, got a 40 ton container of Nokian WR GR2's ready for this winter as we are very rural and get little or no grit. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Pegleg wrote:

we are very rural and have no grit.

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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

So I just had the same shoes fitted and it cost 114.99+VAT for each tyre.
Total came to £661.90 including fitting and four wheel alignment.
All done and very friendly at ATS in Reading

ChrisSoutham wrote:

So I just had the same shoes fitted and it cost 114.99+VAT for each tyre.
Total came to £661.90 including fitting and four wheel alignment.
All done and very friendly at ATS in Reading

Excellent

We have a family meal booked in early December at a restaurant which is 'out in the sticks' so the FL2 will be the mode of transport if the snow is in full swing. My dad doesn't drink so he usually drives us all there in his A4 but he is a named driver on my policy so no probs there.

Also Chris, have you told your insurance company? I rang mine (AXA) and they said that technically they don't need to know as it isn't classed as a modification but they made a note of it anyway. Quite a few of their policy holders have been buying winter tyres apparently LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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chicken george wrote:

we are very rural and have lots of chicken s t.

true , its valuable fertiliser, saves me a few £1000's a year At work
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New set of Avon Ranger Ice fitted to my spare rims. Now where is that ice & snow?
(my thanks to The Doctor for the recommendation)

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No problem mate

Looking forward to giving them a test run in the snow! LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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+11 degrees C here today, so you wont be getting any snow from us for a while  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Andy
+14 deg here, forecast mild for week ahead with rain & strong winds. Don't need ice tyres for that!
(I watch the Oslo weather, plan to visit our son there next spring - with FL2 of course!) 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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dunkley201: If your watching the Oslo weather then I am sure you will see a change later, but not for several weeks I guess.
You may like to use this site for accurate hour to hour weather http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Oslo/Oslo/Oslo/
As you say, not much use for ice tyres at the moment, but mine are fitted because when the white stuff does come it comes suddenly. 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

The Doctor wrote:

ChrisSoutham wrote:

I've just ordered four of these, get very good ratings and seem to be only winter 4x4 tyre anyone can get hold of!
Thanks for the heads up

Excellent

How much if you don't mind me asking? (inc fitting)

I got mine 4 weeks ago from a wellknown online retailer delivered for under £400.
Total price fitted and tracked etc £475 inc.

will leave them on all year I think. 

Very good value! 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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I want to put winter tyres on my freelander, but not sure which ones, as dealer is saying only to put good year on... Any advice? Thanks

Try the forum sponsors for winter tyres, AJS 4x4, they are just round the corner from you, just off the M25 at Reigate.