So who's preparing for winter this year?

I'm ready. My partner and I cover around 50k miles a year between us in rural NE Scotland.

Sitting in the shed is:
- 4 x 14" steel wheels fitted with winter tyres + wheel trims
- 4 x 16" steel wheels fitted with winter tyres + wheel trims
- 4 x replacement brand new tyres (2 x 14", 2 x 16") to replace above when worn down to ~4-5mm

Bought the sets of steel wheels and tyres last year which proved to be hugely useful. Both sets of wheels are 2" smaller than the standard wheels, so don't cost anything extra over normal tyre wear when averaged over a couple of winters. The cars look crap with steelies & trims, but they're practical - cheap to replace/repair if damaged and the tyres are much cheaper.

I'll probably put them on the cars in late November or sooner if we get early snow.

So, yes, very ready. ;) Just need to stock up on the de-icer and screenwash now.
 
I'm going to laugh so hard if we get little or no snow this winter. And yes i know what the internet says "they provide much much much much much better grip in 7c or less" blah blah blah. My summer tyres have never failed me in anything but snow and I have no desire to buy a £600 (?) set of tyres for a few days that i *may* not be able to drive this year.

I'll just get a taxi if i'm that bothered about getting somewhere.
 
amigafan2003 said:
Yup - I didn't get stuck last year so I doubt I'll get stuck this year.
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I didn't get stuck either it's about being safer in poorer road conditions.
It's not just about the snow capabilities although I do remember sailing past at least one right turn I wanted to take.
Luckily the road was quiet and I could reverse up and turn in a little more gently and there have been numerous hills that would have also been somewhat less dicey with the right tyres on.
cold weather and water logged roads all play a part in how your summer tyres degrade in performance.
Also there is the fact that fitting winter tyres will allow your summer tyres to last longer.
 
Scubascorpion said:
I didn't get stuck either it's about being safer in poorer road conditions.
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Not driving like a loon also helps - and it's free!

But I also live by the coast (pre gritted roads :-) in an area with next to no hills. If I didn't then yes, I might consider winter tyres.
 
Dogbreath said:
Should HAVE. "Of" makes absolutely no sense whatsoever, why do people do it?
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Because the most used way in the english language is "should've" and it sounds like "should have" whereas we know the that is short for should have as we also know what ' is for ;)
 
Freefaller said:
Not going to do anything as it's really not that bad here in London.
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That doesn't prevent lots of people seemingly being incapable of driving though sadly.

Personally I doubt I'll do anything much either though, I might well use a screenwash with higher anti-freeze content but that's about it as I don't tend to need my car all that much anyway. Plus I managed to drive the MR2 up to Scotland in what was supposed to be the worst of the weather with no real problems so I can't imagine that a FWD is likely to be much worse provided I drive with a modicum of care.
 
I am about to pick up another car for the winter, something 4x4 will do nicely
my range rover was epic in the snow last year.
dont wanna use my car, so will keep it in the garage if its bad
 
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