Winter tyres - Page 3

kiteski · Oct 28th, 2010, 12:03

anyone got an idea on how much a 2nd hand set of alloys can be got for?? going to price up some winter tyres, but would swop back to my delivery ones as they have only done 4k miles!

rvrover · Oct 28th, 2010, 15:18

I have just put a set of winter tyres on some Atlantis 18inch alloys I bought complete with four Contis, all delivery miles, that someone was selling after upgrading their wheels.I used the tyres when my originals were done at 15k, then switched to Nokians which have lasted much longer.
Just bought some Wintrac Xtreme 235/60/18 from Click on Tyres in Shipley and put them on the delivery mileage alloys, simply because I had them spare.
Otherwise I would have looked for a set of black steel wheels and gone for 17inch, so cheaper for the wheels and tyres.

kiteski · Oct 28th, 2010, 16:32

just popped into my local tyre place I have been using for years, doesn't reckon he can get the Vredsteins until after Xmas, but will swop back to my summer tyres for me, so have ordered a set....

paul chocks · Oct 29th, 2010, 17:03

With regard to chains, my local dealer (Newbury) were renting XC90 sets out last winter for about 25 pounds a week in unused - if you used them you paid the list price. The XC90 has a specific size, and the Volvo price is competetive with non-volvo chains.

(I believe it is law to carry chains in the French Alps, even with a 4x4 - May be exempt with studded tyres - my memory has faided)

I too am looking at winter tyres - has anyone tried Toyo Open Country Winter?

kiteski · Nov 1st, 2010, 11:59

Just wondering, do winter tyres affect MPG at all?

kiteski · Nov 3rd, 2010, 13:38

thanks to the tip on here, now sitting in my Volvo with nice new 235/65R17 (108H) Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme XL fitted courtesy of http://www.clickontyres.com/ who has some 17 and 18" still left in stock!

Pinstripe · Nov 4th, 2010, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiteski

Just wondering, do winter tyres affect MPG at all?

A tiny bit yes, mostly due to the large thread blocks; but the cold weather (and associated extra idling/heater/electrical load) affects mpg much more than anything else.

Jim314 · Nov 4th, 2010, 10:30

Another oft cited mechanism for lower mpg in winter is increased aerodynamic resistance. Cold air is denser than hot air; wet cold air is denser than dry cold air.

RoyMacDonald · Nov 4th, 2010, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiteski

Just wondering, do winter tyres affect MPG at all?

I didn't notice any difference.

sumomeister · Nov 8th, 2010, 14:59

Anyone come across these -

235/60 R 18 Avon Ranger Ice 107H XL

Click on Tyres have them for £110 - £32 cheaper than the Wintrac 4 Xtreme

Other sites have them considerably more expensive, so is it a genuine bargain, or are they to be avoided?

Cheers.

Oct 28th, 2010, 12:03	#21
kiteski Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Leeds	anyone got an idea on how much a 2nd hand set of alloys can be got for?? going to price up some winter tyres, but would swop back to my delivery ones as they have only done 4k miles! __________________ My slice of t'internet

Oct 28th, 2010, 16:32	#23
kiteski Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Leeds	just popped into my local tyre place I have been using for years, doesn't reckon he can get the Vredsteins until after Xmas, but will swop back to my summer tyres for me, so have ordered a set.... __________________ My slice of t'internet

Nov 1st, 2010, 11:59	#25
kiteski Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Leeds	Just wondering, do winter tyres affect MPG at all? __________________ My slice of t'internet

Nov 3rd, 2010, 13:38	#26
kiteski Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Leeds	thanks to the tip on here, now sitting in my Volvo with nice new 235/65R17 (108H) Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme XL fitted courtesy of http://www.clickontyres.com/ who has some 17 and 18" still left in stock! __________________ My slice of t'internet

Oct 28th, 2010, 15:18	#22
rvrover Junior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2018 15:14 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Clitheroe	I have just put a set of winter tyres on some Atlantis 18inch alloys I bought complete with four Contis, all delivery miles, that someone was selling after upgrading their wheels.I used the tyres when my originals were done at 15k, then switched to Nokians which have lasted much longer. Just bought some Wintrac Xtreme 235/60/18 from Click on Tyres in Shipley and put them on the delivery mileage alloys, simply because I had them spare. Otherwise I would have looked for a set of black steel wheels and gone for 17inch, so cheaper for the wheels and tyres.

Oct 29th, 2010, 17:03	#24
paul chocks Junior Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2022 10:25 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: newbury	With regard to chains, my local dealer (Newbury) were renting XC90 sets out last winter for about 25 pounds a week in unused - if you used them you paid the list price. The XC90 has a specific size, and the Volvo price is competetive with non-volvo chains. (I believe it is law to carry chains in the French Alps, even with a 4x4 - May be exempt with studded tyres - my memory has faided) I too am looking at winter tyres - has anyone tried Toyo Open Country Winter?

Nov 4th, 2010, 10:30	#28
Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	Another oft cited mechanism for lower mpg in winter is increased aerodynamic resistance. Cold air is denser than hot air; wet cold air is denser than dry cold air.

Nov 8th, 2010, 14:59	#30
sumomeister Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2013 07:54 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cardiff	Anyone come across these - 235/60 R 18 Avon Ranger Ice 107H XL Click on Tyres have them for £110 - £32 cheaper than the Wintrac 4 Xtreme Other sites have them considerably more expensive, so is it a genuine bargain, or are they to be avoided? Cheers.

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