It's a recommendation.
I've never torqued them, however I always check that they are at least tight, and all present* following anything that may have involved the wheels being off.
So its not essential?
No but it is good practice. Just go around and make sure they haven't come loose at the very least.
Will have a look cheers.
Yes, I've said in this thread before, they do wear quicker than the competition, they also have a lower starting tread depth. But the grip is fantastic.
I defo check mine if I know wheels have been off. Either by myself or a garage. With a garage they either are not tight enough, or, too tight. Both obviously are bad. Too loose and that wheel is coming off. Too tight and you risk sheering or stretching the bolts beyond their limit. Everyone really should invest in a decent torque wrench. A torque wrench is for life not just Christmas.
Honestly, I'd just leave what's on there if they're not too far gone. 4wd with summer tyres helps a little bit in snow, but 2wd and winter wheels will beat it hands down. If you're that concerned and have somewhere to store them, buy a set of cheap 18" wheels with proper winters and swap them over.
I think you can get cross climates 2 in that size. What is the 630d GT putting out power wise, 260ish bhp? My dad uses hankook all seasons on 250bhp awd suv. Had no issues if that helps at all. We're up north like so I doubt Essex ever gets that bad...?
I did check the usual tyre websites and couldn’t see any. I’ll do a bit more digging because I am a big fan of cross climates.
Camskill is where I saw them. Hope that helps.
Thanks found them here too: https://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/michelin/crossclimate-2-aw/245/40/R20/V/99/f?tyre=43651858
