The Joker Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Mmmm So what do I do? Do I keep the 'sedate' AWD Subaru I bought (in vain) last year, and which is boring me to tears? Or do I change it for the RWD Nissan sportscar that keeps looking at me funny from the forecourt? I suppose there's always snow socks... 350Z it is, then. You sold me probedb There's only one Nissan you should be driving in the snow, and it ain't the 350Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Autosocks for me in the snow. They didn't make an appearance last year, but the year before they got me out of a few sticky situations. Regards Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L00b Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) There's only one Nissan you should be driving in the snow, and it ain't the 350Z Granted...but well outside budget, so that's a pass And if I had that kind of budget to throw at a car, (i) I don't think I could ever bring myself to spend it on a car and (ii) it'd be a 911 variant Autosocks seconded, magic gizmos they are. I've had a pair living permanently in the boot from 01 November for each of our cars, ever since I got stuck overnight in December 2010 (on the A57, yes that little incident). Edited October 15, 2014 by L00b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Yeah I agree Doom, in the UK I really don't see the point in investing in winter tyres, we have all-season tyres and they generally get replaced before winter (due soon) on the Volvo. If the little Honda doesn't like the weather it simply stays put. I can't say I have ever had a problem with the Volvo in the snow - EXCEPT for the appalling English drivers who decide that the best way to get up a hill in the snow is by kicking into first gear and slamming your foot down. Really wish that driving lessons were more extensive around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perplexed Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Where did you get the winter tyres. I couldn't even find any for a Fiesta. I got mine from http://www.mytyres.co.uk They delivered direct to the garage of my choice. You can include everything in the price, just ring them up to book the fitting time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 EXCEPT for the appalling English drivers who decide that the best way to get up a hill in the snow is by kicking into first gear and slamming your foot down. With winter tyres they wouldn't be a problem...it's not just getting up hills though..winter tyres give better traction for stopping and cornering..it's not too much of an investment.it makes your summer tyres last longer too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 They give superior performance below 10 degrees Vs a summer tyre IIRC. When you look at the general temperature month to month it's pretty much October to March that you would see the benefits which is quite a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemcewan Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Fit Winter Tyres and get a set of chains+ a shovel in the boot. Get some little spikes to go on you shoes. Job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 With winter tyres they wouldn't be a problem...it's not just getting up hills though..winter tyres give better traction for stopping and cornering..it's not too much of an investment.it makes your summer tyres last longer too.. Even with summer tyres you can get up-hill in snow/icey conditions if you control the acceleration appropriately. Of course it is better with winter-tyres but that is a big expense for a lot of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Even with summer tyres you can get up-hill in snow/icey conditions if you control the acceleration appropriately. Of course it is better with winter-tyres but that is a big expense for a lot of people. For me it wouldn't just be the expense, but the storage space. I assume when you purchase a set of 4 winter tyres you keep your existing tyres and therefore need to store them somewhere. I've only got a shed and there isn't enough space in there for tyres. I can understand why people would feel safer with winter tyres, even if they're only necessary a couple of weeks a year, but for me it's not really an option. With the limited amount of snow we have in this country the Autosocks are adequate for me. Regards Doom ---------- Post added 15-10-2014 at 12:17 ---------- EXCEPT for the appalling English drivers who decide that the best way to get up a hill in the snow is by kicking into first gear and slamming your foot down. Really wish that driving lessons were more extensive around here. I see you've come across Mrs Doom. Regards Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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