ad15 wrote:

Yes - proper winter tyres are studded [/quote]
NOT true,,,
winter tyres come with threaded holes for the fitting of studs ,, depending on the country you can have them added,, in some countries you have to pay a tax for it as they chew tarmac up good and proper,
winter tyres without studs are still "proper" winter tyres.. [/quote]


Everyone Note: Personal road vehicles of any description (Xover / SUV / 4x4 / Pope Mobile etc) are not permitted to use studded winter tyres here in Switzerland on public roads.

ad15 wrote:

AndyC wrote:

jjasper wrote:

AndyC wrote:

Looks f d

Would have coped with that hill if on proper winter tyres

Would winter tyres have sufficient adhesion to prevent it sliding back down on an icy surface?

Yes - proper winter tyres are studded

NOT true,,,

winter tyres come with threaded holes for the fitting of studs ,, depending on the country you can have them added,, in some countries you have to pay a tax for it as they chew tarmac up good and proper,

winter tyres without studs are still "proper" winter tyres..

Not here in Scandinavia where we are allowed to use studded winter tyres, maybe you are thinking of studded rally tyres

It is NOT recommended to put studs in non studded winter tyres. Studded winter tyres are manufactured of a different material to retain the metal studs which are pushed in (not screwed in) and they also have a different tread pattern. They are designed to be used where most winter driving will be on icy roads and not just snowy roads. Non-studded tyres are manufactured of a softer material that grips slippery surfaces and if studs were fitted they would fall out in no time  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Where have the pictures gone??? There's always a way forward!

2008 Freelander Td4 GS - Stornoway Grey - Now Gone - Sob
2011 Freelander Td4 GS 150 - Rimini Red - in its place - Better x far x 4!!

Yes, what pictures.... no idea what you are discussing (PM if needs be!).

James

The OP started a thread about a road which was closed due to the snow, there was a pic of a rolled FL2, not the OP's but could have been... Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Come on OP, put the photo back up!

James

Maybe just reword it to say whilst having a brisk walk on a snowy morning I came across this wrecked car  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis