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I agree that using the car in such conditions was not the best option. However, I had to use the car to return home after a night out when the road had become snow-bound during the course of the evening. It was clear (just blinking cold!) when I left home for my night out.
Looks like I need to brush up on my skills (fair enough, we can all improve) and perhaps buy snow tyres.
So, does anyone here have first hand experience of such tyres? Are they worth it or is it a gimmick?
Depends on how much money you're willing to spend, but yes - tyre choice makes a huge difference.
It can also compromise ride quality too, though. What car is it?
I would be inclined to purchase a second set of wheels (not new, just cheap 2nd hand things) with snow tyres... so for most of the year you can drive round with nice wheels on normal tyres but you still have that backup for when the weather goes bonkers.