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Post by Tim on Nov 4, 2021 16:56:08 GMT
Ah but it's Facebook..... But you just contact them and they are all in Scotland which makes life easier. They have to register to be able to post or access the site so they aren't all dodgy. It was more that Facebook will mine my data (even more than they already do despite not being a Facebooker). |
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Post by johnc on Nov 4, 2021 17:10:09 GMT
I just look on Facebook and never post but I am sure they are mining away in the background all the same!
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Post by Big Blue on Nov 4, 2021 17:15:55 GMT
I'm putting Michelin Cross Climates on the Mini next week. A combination of it needing new tyres on the basis of age and shit-ness of brand it came with and feeling that Cross Climates will deal with the two hours of snow we get in the winter and general low temps and rain. It also does so few miles that Cross Climates are the right idea for the runaround.
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Post by Boxer6 on Nov 4, 2021 17:31:43 GMT
I found the Bridgestone S001's to be pretty good but the RE050 whilst good in summer, went rock hard in winter and also had a very hard ride. I think I'm right in saying the Bridgestone's on the Legacy were RE050's (non RFT version). Didn't rate them terribly highly, the replacement Kumho's were much better IMO. |
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Post by Martin on Nov 4, 2021 17:39:22 GMT
I'm putting Michelin Cross Climates on the Mini next week. A combination of it needing new tyres on the basis of age and shit-ness of brand it came with and feeling that Cross Climates will deal with the two hours of snow we get in the winter and general low temps and rain. It also does so few miles that Cross Climates are the right idea for the runaround. Makes complete sense and they will last forever. We've had CC+ on the Golf for 3 winters / 13,000 miles and there's still 6.5-7mm tread left! |
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Post by Andy C on Nov 4, 2021 17:58:18 GMT
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Post by Tim on Nov 5, 2021 8:55:11 GMT
I found the Bridgestone S001's to be pretty good but the RE050 whilst good in summer, went rock hard in winter and also had a very hard ride. I checked last night and all 4 tyres are S001s with plenty of tread  |
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Post by johnc on Nov 5, 2021 9:19:01 GMT
I found the Bridgestone S001's to be pretty good but the RE050 whilst good in summer, went rock hard in winter and also had a very hard ride. I checked last night and all 4 tyres are S001s with plenty of tread I hate to say it but those are about as good as they get for runflats. I always ran mine 1lb below recommended pressure in winter and that helped. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 5, 2021 11:24:50 GMT
I checked last night and all 4 tyres are S001s with plenty of tread I hate to say it but those are about as good as they get for runflats. I always ran mine 1lb below recommended pressure in winter and that helped. I'll check the pressures and see as I suspect they're quite high. It's only until next Thursday anyway but now I'm getting proper winters we'll probably have an unseasonally warm and dry spell for the next 5 months  |
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Post by Blarno on Nov 5, 2021 11:37:13 GMT
Still on the PS4s, hoping I can drag the rears out until January when they've been on for a year/20k then replace them with Uniroyal Rainsport 5s.
I did the winter tyre thing last year with the E46 and they were actively worse than the PS4s. I'll just slow down a bit and leave TC on (Which I always do anyway), I can't justify the expense of another set of wheels and tyres.
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Post by alf on Nov 5, 2021 14:25:51 GMT
It's just a theory but there might be less grip available in winter conditions, whatever tyre you are on. Just a theory mind Driving around in normal dry conditions I always think winter tyres are worse - especially in cornering - than summers, unless it's around freezing. But - assuming you don't run them below 4mm tread as suggested - they are a lot better in very wet cold conditions, and light years ahead on ice, snow, frosty or just wet and muddy/leafy roads. They take a certain discipline for sure, and the trouble with UK weather is that half the time for the next 5 months you'll feel you are on the wrong tyres whichever way you go... Personally I'll be waiting until tales of snowy doom or a protracted period of <0 temps for the winters this year, I have brand new Potenza Sports (the new PS4S rivalling ones) on the rear and its the most settled its ever been in all conditions. I ought to get the winter wheels reconditioned before putting them on really but, lacking any form of hatchback or estate on the fleet, I can't be bothered..... |
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Post by Martin on Nov 5, 2021 14:33:00 GMT
It's just a theory but there might be less grip available in winter conditions, whatever tyre you are on. Just a theory mind Driving around in normal dry conditions I always think winter tyres are worse - especially in cornering - than summers, unless it's around freezing. But - assuming you don't run them below 4mm tread as suggested - they are a lot better in very wet cold conditions, and light years ahead on ice, snow, frosty or just wet and muddy/leafy roads. They take a certain discipline for sure, and the trouble with UK weather is that half the time for the next 5 months you'll feel you are on the wrong tyres whichever way you go... Personally I'll be waiting until tales of snowy doom or a protracted period of <0 temps for the winters this year, I have brand new Potenza Sports (the new PS4S rivalling ones) on the rear and its the most settled its ever been in all conditions. I ought to get the winter wheels reconditioned before putting them on really but, lacking any form of hatchback or estate on the fleet, I can't be bothered..... I know it’s been said a lot, but I agree with you and that’s why a decent All Season tyre is much better for English winters. Not switched the Golf over yet, it was cold this morning but looks OK for the next couple of weeks and I’m away anyway, so I’ll probably leave it for a bit. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 5, 2021 16:13:11 GMT
We had our first frost yesterday and I just want to be able to relax in the car rather than feel like I'm a moment away from a sideways trip into the undergrowth.
We suddenly seem to have a lot of very smooth, shiny bits of road here now and a couple of them have been very greasy in the last couple of weeks.
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Post by johnc on Nov 5, 2021 16:22:45 GMT
Scotland gets lots of damp sub 7 degree mornings and evenings and the winter tyres are so much better than summers in those conditions. All climate tyres would be great but they don't do many in the larger wheel sizes.
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Post by alf on Nov 5, 2021 17:14:00 GMT
We had our first frost yesterday and I just want to be able to relax in the car rather than feel like I'm a moment away from a sideways trip into the undergrowth. We suddenly seem to have a lot of very smooth, shiny bits of road here now and a couple of them have been very greasy in the last couple of weeks. Thats the beauty of winter tyres and why I run them. You feel secure in the winter, as long as you don't drive like a tool and assume you can crack on like you can on dry summer roads. On summer tyres a trip into the scenery is always possible on black ice on a corner, even at sensible speeds... |
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 5, 2021 19:24:53 GMT
How are all-seasons tyres in actual snow and ice?
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Post by Martin on Nov 5, 2021 20:13:29 GMT
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 6, 2021 0:52:50 GMT
Thanks, that’s useful.
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Post by Roadrunner on Nov 6, 2021 8:39:02 GMT
After a few moments on roundabouts recently I am seriously considering some Crossclimates for the Benz.
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Post by Big Blue on Nov 6, 2021 8:51:14 GMT
Having just read that report I’m glad I made the choice. Having looked at the data, thinking about normal road use and the writer’s feedback one could make the case for 4 season tyres being compulsory OEM.
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Post by Roadsterstu on Nov 6, 2021 17:31:23 GMT
I'm putting Michelin Cross Climates on the Mini next week. A combination of it needing new tyres on the basis of age and shit-ness of brand it came with and feeling that Cross Climates will deal with the two hours of snow we get in the winter and general low temps and rain. It also does so few miles that Cross Climates are the right idea for the runaround. It will ride better, too. Squishy treadblocks. The Captur needs a pair of Crossclimate on the front (or rather on the rear and rotate the rear forwards) so it's ready for winter. Current pair are getting low and are cracking slightly. My new daily needs some serious tyre replacement. Two Chinese god knows what all seasons on the front, one Continental summer and one Goodyear summer on the rear. I can't cope with that mismatch! Crossclimate are my preferred option but prices for 235 45 17 are around the 125 mark. The 260 isn't going near any snow. |
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Post by Roadsterstu on Nov 6, 2021 17:33:44 GMT
It's just a theory but there might be less grip available in winter conditions, whatever tyre you are on. Just a theory mind Driving around in normal dry conditions I always think winter tyres are worse - especially in cornering - than summers, unless it's around freezing. But - assuming you don't run them below 4mm tread as suggested - they are a lot better in very wet cold conditions, and light years ahead on ice, snow, frosty or just wet and muddy/leafy roads. They take a certain discipline for sure, and the trouble with UK weather is that half the time for the next 5 months you'll feel you are on the wrong tyres whichever way you go... Personally I'll be waiting until tales of snowy doom or a protracted period of <0 temps for the winters this year, I have brand new Potenza Sports (the new PS4S rivalling ones) on the rear and its the most settled its ever been in all conditions. I ought to get the winter wheels reconditioned before putting them on really but, lacking any form of hatchback or estate on the fleet, I can't be bothered..... I know it’s been said a lot, but I agree with you and that’s why a decent All Season tyre is much better for English winters. Not switched the Golf over yet, it was cold this morning but looks OK for the next couple of weeks and I’m away anyway, so I’ll probably leave it for a bit. This. Full winters are no good in the UK, whereas all season tyres are absolutely perfect as a "winter set. |
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Post by Roadsterstu on Nov 6, 2021 17:35:04 GMT
How are all-seasons tyres in actual snow and ice? In my experience, the Crossclimate were absolutely excellent in snow. Probably better than AWD on summers. |
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Post by Boxer6 on Nov 8, 2021 20:35:05 GMT
How are all-seasons tyres in actual snow and ice? In my experience, the Crossclimate were absolutely excellent in snow. Probably better than AWD on summers. Cross-climates are on the agenda for the Optimist, when the time comes. Sadly, that won't be for a good while yet .. .. .. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 9, 2021 9:10:18 GMT
I haven't considered cross climates for the winter simply because I want to have a proper set of summer tyres for when the weather is better.
What are wear rates like on cross climates?
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Post by Martin on Nov 9, 2021 10:38:20 GMT
I haven't considered cross climates for the winter simply because I want to have a proper set of summer tyres for when the weather is better. What are wear rates like on cross climates? See my post above…. We've had CC+ on the Golf for 3 winters / 13,000 miles and there's still 6.5-7mm tread left! |
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Post by Tim on Nov 9, 2021 10:53:15 GMT
I haven't considered cross climates for the winter simply because I want to have a proper set of summer tyres for when the weather is better. What are wear rates like on cross climates? See my post above…. We've had CC+ on the Golf for 3 winters / 13,000 miles and there's still 6.5-7mm tread left!That's not bad then although I did have some full winters for one of my old E46s and was surprised how little they wore. I was wondering though what the CCs are like in better weather - do they melt in the summer, bearing in mind they'd be on something fairly quick and nimble. |
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Post by Martin on Nov 9, 2021 11:23:47 GMT
See my post above…. We've had CC+ on the Golf for 3 winters / 13,000 miles and there's still 6.5-7mm tread left!That's not bad then although I did have some full winters for one of my old E46s and was surprised how little they wore. I was wondering though what the CCs are like in better weather - do they melt in the summer, bearing in mind they'd be on something fairly quick and nimble. I’ve run them in high teens centigrade and they were fine, bit more ‘squdgy’ that good summers but better than a winter would be when it’s above 10c. I had winters on the 535d and Boxster and wouldn’t go back now I’ve run all seasons for a few years. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 9, 2021 12:04:09 GMT
Thanks Martin
The full winters are being fitted on Thursday anyway so I'm not about to change.
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Post by Tim on Nov 11, 2021 14:17:53 GMT
Lovely new winter tyres now fitted to 430d, WooHoo Less woohoo is the observation that both fronts that came off the car have been repaired, the offside having been done twice one of which is right at the edge of the tread by the shoulder Oh well, looks like changing to non runflat summer tyres is a decision that won't need to wait come next April. |
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