Winter Tyre Virgins ?

Drisser · 11-25-2015, 02:58 PM

Those like myself who have never run winter tyre setup, whats your impressions ?

I am running 397 18inch alloys with Cont Wintercontacts. So far my impression is - they definitely have a wider tread because they pick up more stones on my drive !!

I do notice they inspire a bit more confidence in the frosty mornings, and they are hugely better in standing water - no aquaplaning at all. Given they are a half inch narrower (im running a square set up 225/45) than my 19s the grip is pretty decent.

No real noticeable change in ride quality - I still dispute that the M sport suspension needs adaptive with 19 in wheels because I don't find the ride on 18s any better than my 19s..

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-25-2015, 03:03 PM

One big thing to remember with winters and it's really common mistake.

You can still fuck up on icy roads etc.

Drisser · 11-25-2015, 03:06 PM

yep, same goes for Quattro and 4wd - many people start driving like they are invincible but with crappy tyres its more dangerous. My TT TDi Quattro was awful tbh.

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-25-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Drisser

yep, same goes for Quattro and 4wd - many people start driving like they are invincible but with crappy tyres its more dangerous. My TT TDi Quattro was awful tbh.

Anything on crappy tyres is awful.

My biggest hate is people buying cheap tyres.

The number of smegheads that buy cheap budget tyres.

Does not matter what type of car it is.

Kal101 · 11-26-2015, 03:57 AM

Don't forget tyres go out of date as well

Found that makes a huge difference

Had dome p7 on my manta for more years than I can remember then last year changed to avons even though the p7 had plenty of tread on them

Difference in steering handling and braking was night and day.

GEP77 · 11-26-2015, 04:06 AM

The contis are excellent tyres. I've just put mine back on. However during normal driving in normal conditions they don't provide anything close to the grip that the MPSSs deliver.

However compared to the Bridgestone S001s before that I had they were remarkably similar, with better ride to boot.

Just remember that you need to replace winter tyres at 3-4mm tread remaining - below that and they just won't work very well in the event that it does snow.

Happy Winter driving.

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....,,,,..,,.. General 6733 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	One big thing to remember with winters and it's really common mistake. You can still fuck up on icy roads etc.
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Drisser Major 475 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: BMW 330d/Fiat Coupe 20v turbo Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Norfolk iTrader: (0)	yep, same goes for Quattro and 4wd - many people start driving like they are invincible but with crappy tyres its more dangerous. My TT TDi Quattro was awful tbh. __________________ 330d Sdrive, Estoril Blue & Saddle Leather, MS+, Prof Nav, HUD. Weekend Fun - Portofino Blue Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo (never getting sold). 2017 build slot for the M2
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Kal101 Major General 3105 Rep 7,032 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	Don't forget tyres go out of date as well Found that makes a huge difference Had dome p7 on my manta for more years than I can remember then last year changed to avons even though the p7 had plenty of tread on them Difference in steering handling and braking was night and day. __________________
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GEP77 Major 409 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South East London iTrader: (1)	The contis are excellent tyres. I've just put mine back on. However during normal driving in normal conditions they don't provide anything close to the grip that the MPSSs deliver. However compared to the Bridgestone S001s before that I had they were remarkably similar, with better ride to boot. Just remember that you need to replace winter tyres at 3-4mm tread remaining - below that and they just won't work very well in the event that it does snow. Happy Winter driving.
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