Will winter tyres size question

205/60/R16

fit my fl2 2010 hse?

is there much to gain from using winter tyres in the UK ? or are the standard factory fitted ones just as good? Sept 1 2010 Now the PROUD owner of Galway Green Auto Diesel HSE

factory tyres are perfect for the job save your money for a rainy day unless you are px your freelander for a bmw or a merc then winter tyres may help you a little  rainy-city
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Big Alf...Ok great thanks then I will just keep the original tyres on her .....
thanks for the advice  Sept 1 2010 Now the PROUD owner of Galway Green Auto Diesel HSE

Agree with BigAlf standard tyres are classed as All Season Mud & Snow and will give a reasonably good performance in all but the most extreme winter conditions - the sort not often found in the UK. I would save your money, stick with the OEM tyres and possibly invest in a set of snow socks at about £60 for the odd occasion when you need them.

I've had a pair of snow socks for 3 years but never needed to use them and that includes trips to the Alps in the depth of winter so even they are probably an unnecessary addition to my equipment.

I had some fitted to my 2010 GS size 235/65/17

Avon Ranger Ice with (for the observant members) 'patented serrated snow groove'

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic10276.html

They come in for cold icy days and wet roads not just snow and I am informed by members here that 7C or below is where they come into their own. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

The Doctor: Correct they are optimised for temperatures below 7C and in such conditions will be better than the OEM tyres. However, OEM tyres will be good enough for 90 - 95% of the time and it comes down to whether or not you can justify the cost of a second set of wheels and tyres to cover the last 5-10%. As I've mentioned before I've never needed winter tyres on my 2 Discoveries and 2 Freelander 2's in the Alps or UK but I do have snow chains and snow socks for the odd occasion when I might need them but to date never have.

I will not criticise those who opt for winter tyres and if I lived in the Alps, Peak District, North York Moors, Highlands etc I would opt for them but living in the relatively flat East of England I've made the choice not to bother.

I agree mate. Until the kind offer from my parents as per the link I posted, I was happy to stick with the Wranglers but I was well pleased with some free winter tyres  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

yaugher wrote:

Will winter tyres size question

205/60/R16

fit my fl2 2010 hse?

is there much to gain from using winter tyres in the UK ? or are the standard factory fitted ones just as good?

16in Freelander 2 Tyres size is 215/75 R16

Coincidently I have an unused/new set of Michelin composite snow chains is this size for sale @£70 (donation to forum etc.)

Yaugher ... back to your original specific query, looks like the answer is no, even if you had 16" wheels.

I don't think the thinking on 16" or 17" wheels being better for off-road application applies so much to on-road winter conditions. & it's very much not just about 4x4 traction on acceleration with winter tyres, it's also vey much about braking & cornering foot off the accelerator in low temperatures particulalry on wet as well as slushy & snowed on surfaces (sheet ice needs studs/chains to be effective)

Having said all that I am rather tee'd off with the lack of snow or even low temps here in the S West ... my 2010 HSE's 18" Ranger Ice winter boots with yes, the 'patented serrated snow groove' have yet to prove themselves!