Advice please - winter tyres

GeezerButler · 8 Oct 2009 at 21:07

I need to put new tyres on my car for the MOT (just a boring A-Class Merc diesel) and wonder if it's worth fitting winter tyres to take me through the winter months. I drive for work all day every day so it's an important decision....

I've never used winter tyres before - anyone any experience? Also, can anyone recommend any good brands?

Thanks guys...

West · 8 Oct 2009 at 21:14

Sizes would be helpfull and what you have currently

Janesy B · 8 Oct 2009 at 21:17

What brand/model of tyres do you currently have?

ganesh · 8 Oct 2009 at 21:49

Surely it's only worth it if you live and work far far up north where they still get a proper winter, if you do then it could be a good idea.

Dr House · 8 Oct 2009 at 22:03

you only need them if you are going to drive in the snow, I put them on my czech cars every year.

Freefaller · 8 Oct 2009 at 22:05

Why not just get all weather tyres?

I have summer tyres throughout the year even on older powerful RWD cars, it's never been a problem, even in light snow.

Dangerous Dave · 8 Oct 2009 at 22:16

Winter tyres are only really worth it if the temperature is continually under approx 5-6c otherwise they wear out quickly.

Jamous · 9 Oct 2009 at 00:18

IIRC Vredestein make M+S tyres, I thin us in the UK are one of the few EU coutries that don't change our tyres for winter. I heard that it's law in some EU countries, also they must have 4mm tread, well, according to taxi driver last year in Prague.