I am running without studded tyres, but it looks like some think I needed it in my summer tyre.
(Has not lost pressure.)






 LR Freelander2 2,2 Td4 HSE manuel Stornaway Grey (Metallic) & Ebony Black Leather & Sun/Moon-roof & Bi-Xenon & Roof Rails & Tow bar & Body side rubbing strips & Cold climate pack & Privacy glass & NavTeq . Production Date: 11/5-2007 in Halewood.

Sorry, but I have changed to Defender 90 ", and I love my" tractor ".
http://www.youtube.com/bjartin

Another GOOD reason to use proper winter tyres

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Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Americans. When will they ever learn. What on earth kind kind of tyres were they having on those cars?
I have never seen anything like it. Where was this? San Fransisco? 2008 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Automatic, Caspian Blue, Alpaca, Moon roof, Exclusive pack.

that first car looked like it was doing on purpose Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

More slippery roads:



 LR Freelander2 2,2 Td4 HSE manuel Stornaway Grey (Metallic) & Ebony Black Leather & Sun/Moon-roof & Bi-Xenon & Roof Rails & Tow bar & Body side rubbing strips & Cold climate pack & Privacy glass & NavTeq . Production Date: 11/5-2007 in Halewood.

Sorry, but I have changed to Defender 90 ", and I love my" tractor ".
http://www.youtube.com/bjartin

I forgot to say that winter tires are necessary for snow covered roads, and studded tire is an advantage if there is ice. LR Freelander2 2,2 Td4 HSE manuel Stornaway Grey (Metallic) & Ebony Black Leather & Sun/Moon-roof & Bi-Xenon & Roof Rails & Tow bar & Body side rubbing strips & Cold climate pack & Privacy glass & NavTeq . Production Date: 11/5-2007 in Halewood.

Sorry, but I have changed to Defender 90 ", and I love my" tractor ".
http://www.youtube.com/bjartin

bjartin wrote:

More slippery roads:

Yepp. There seem to be a huge market for winter tyres in the US.

One more thing: I noticed the wheels on all cars were blocked. Now where is that build up of snow that has been frequently been discussed on this forum earlier? Had they had ABS, most of these cars would have been more able to steer away from the trouble they are getting themselves into.
-But winter tyres would also have been useful, -no doubt. 2008 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Automatic, Caspian Blue, Alpaca, Moon roof, Exclusive pack.

..........and if they had all owned a Land Rover there would not have been any driving problems at all

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Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Andy, with all due respect what you say towards required 2 sets of tyres for summer and winter season, I do have indeed different information. Goodyear have released their brand new all season tyre "Vector 4 S".
This all season tyre has been tested by nearly all German Car Magazines with excellent results. Even the direct comparison against the best of winter tyres such as Dunlop Winter Sport 3D, Michelin Latitude Alpin or Goodyear Ultra Grip UG7, the new Vector 4S has shown excellent resulte in winter. Comparison with the best summer tyres has also shown similar results. So in summary, the tyre technology has made a great step foreward, and a good all season tyre is an alternative to winter and summer tyres.

YF

THough I haven't read any of the reviews for the tires you mentioned...
This is my take on winter tires all year use...
The mountain-snowflake symbol is the dividing line between winter tires and other tires. For example, Nokian WR is a winter tire suitable for year round use because it has lower rolling resistance and better wear in summer than typical winter tires. However, not all winter tires are equal, and if you look at the Nokian website, you will see that they have a range of winter tires reflecting different compromises for different driving needs. The Nokian Hakkapeliittas are their "true" snow tires , and they are better in deep snow than the WR. The WR is aimed more at German drivers (high speed, less snow, more wet), whereas the Hakkas are aimed at Scandinavian drivers (snow covered roads). RSI is somewhere in between. Pick the tire that suits your needs. Nokian makes some of the best snow tires on the market. Someone in Toronto or Vancouver who mainly commutes in the city and doesn't want to swap tires might really like the WRs. In general though, attributes of good winter tires and good summer tires are opposites (eg winter tires should be narrow, summer tires should be wide), so something will be compromised in any year round tire vs. performance season specific tires. Using a friction tire (like WR) year round will reduce its ice grip each winter. Some asked about using winter tires in summer, but in addition to the tread wearing quickly, winter tires have worse rolling resistance than summer tires, so they are noisier and use a little more fuel. Summer tires are better than winter or all-season tires in summer! Armchair Commando

yamaha-fan wrote:

Andy, with all due respect what you say towards required 2 sets of tyres for summer and winter season, I do have indeed different information. Goodyear have released their brand new all season tyre "Vector 4 S".
This all season tyre has been tested by nearly all German Car Magazines with excellent results. Even the direct comparison against the best of winter tyres such as Dunlop Winter Sport 3D, Michelin Latitude Alpin or Goodyear Ultra Grip UG7, the new Vector 4S has shown excellent resulte in winter. Comparison with the best summer tyres has also shown similar results. So in summary, the tyre technology has made a great step foreward, and a good all season tyre is an alternative to winter and summer tyres.

YF

Behind you Andy! Fully supporting what you say!  2008 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Automatic, Caspian Blue, Alpaca, Moon roof, Exclusive pack.

I think there's lots of great tyre information here.
Can I ask what you guys use/recommend for wheels/sizes. Do you still use a set of alloys or can you get steel wheels that fit? Do you use a smaller rim diameter, therefore larger tyre wall size? Is a narrower wheel/tyre tread an advantage? Does wheel/spoke design matter in snow?
Having had a near miss on snow covered ice, I'm looking to get a good winter set and would like to get the right choice first time.

AndyT wrote:

I think there's lots of great tyre information here.
Can I ask what you guys use/recommend for wheels/sizes. Do you still use a set of alloys or can you get steel wheels that fit? Do you use a smaller rim diameter, therefore larger tyre wall size? Is a narrower wheel/tyre tread an advantage? Does wheel/spoke design matter in snow?
Having had a near miss on snow covered ice, I'm looking to get a good winter set and would like to get the right choice first time.

there is a member selling some GS alloys in the for sales section  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis