Quote from: zpyderWould steel wheels be a little heavier too so youve got more weight on a smaller area?

Slightly, thin tyres though ups the pressure per square inch also some alloys are not winter proof and can crack if really cold.

and youll be grateful when you go sliding across the road and bounce off the kerb !

whats hamsterley area like? Ive to go there on Sunday

Quote from: Markwhats hamsterley area like? Ive to go there on Sunday

main roads are ok right now, back roads might be a bitch.... really depends on the next few days... if it warms up a bit itll be clear, if it snows a lot you might struggle... what you going in >


how long you over here for ?

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Quote from: Markwhats hamsterley area like? Ive to go there on Sunday

main roads are ok right now, back roads might be a bitch.... really depends on the next few days... if it warms up a bit itll be clear, if it snows a lot you might struggle... what you going in >


how long you over here for ?

A boeing 737 maybe? Then her mums car from the airport.

Just over for a few days then heading to her sisters in Macclesfield then going home

Cheers for the replies

Part of my problem is that I work from home and very rarely have to actually go out in my car. Ive done about 22k miles in just under 5 years ! When I do get called out though its a matter of urgency and means I have to go whether I want to or not :/

I already carry an emergency supply pack with me when Im out in the snow. My shovel has saved me once

I think Im going to investigate the cost of getting 4 winter tyres fitted onto steel rims.

Quote from: MarkA boeing 737 maybe? Then her mums car from the airport.

Just over for a few days then heading to her sisters in Macclesfield then going home

cheeky twat


check the airport is open tho.... I only just made it home on Monday, i flew into Manchester airport and it was pretty much the only one open at the time



youll have to stay for longer some time so we can go for a pint.

Get yourself a bus instead...

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/10122010/36/bus-driver-shrugs-snowy-hill-0.html

There seems to be problems getting snow tyres in the UK, they are almost unavailable. Chains are only any use in deep snow and can cause damage to the road surface if they come into direct contact with it.

Quote from: SeriousGet yourself a bus instead...

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/10122010/36/bus-driver-shrugs-snowy-hill-0.html

There seems to be problems getting snow tyres in the UK, they are almost unavailable. Chains are only any use in deep snow and can cause damage to the road surface if they come into direct contact with it.

Tried reading his OP, hes not banging on about buying winter tyres now.

Quote from: SeriousGet yourself a bus instead...
cause damage to the road surface if they come into direct contact with it.

What,  more than the years of neglect by the council and the lack of repairs since last years snow?
4x4s are almost mandatory here now as the pot-holes are at least 4" deep.

Does the skinny tyres advice apply to driving on ice or compacted snow?

Quote from: DeltaZeroDoes the skinny tyres advice apply to driving on ice or compacted snow?

Both but on ice I would imagine that stud free could be slightly wider.

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Quote from: SeriousGet yourself a bus instead...
cause damage to the road surface if they come into direct contact with it.

What,  more than the years of neglect by the council and the lack of repairs since last years snow?
4x4s are almost mandatory here now as the pot-holes are at least 4" deep.

They also get damaged themselves, you dont want to wear out your expensive chains or damage your tyres using them on the road surface.

If you can get some suitable chain they are fairly easy to make yourself. Ive made some out of nylon rope, which seems to work adequately although wore out quickly on bare road.

All-weather tyres have been sufficient in the snow thus far in the work vans, they are plenty grippy and get a lot further than I expected working last week!!

Jaimz

Talking about BMW drivers this made me lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6yX70Ce9VY :mutley: