The difference between summer & winter tyres

[BlackGoldEstates]

so all those who said it was a myth are the ones stuck in the snow haha idiots

[bdeithrick]

Cool vid nice and quick to the point

[zzebowa]

I use snow socks. Easy to put on, cheap, drives almost like normal.

[QuoteformeUK]

@zzebowa Was looking to buy a set of these recently, but have heard reports that you must take them off on clear tarmac as this damages them very quickly. What's your experience with this? Have you had any problems like this, and what brand are you using?

[klashenkoff]

@QuoteformeUK i dont agree with that...my boss had his volvo's tires changed to snow tires last year in december and not changed them since and thier fine...we work 6 days a week so always on the road

[QuoteformeUK]

@klashenkoff You don't agree with what exactly? The video itself or a previous comment??

[klashenkoff]

@QuoteformeUK with the previous comment about hearing reports that u must take them off on clear tarmac as they damage the the tires very quickly

[QuoteformeUK]

@klashenkoff I'm with you on that one. We didn't bother to change our tyres 'till August, and as we bought used, with 4-5mm tread left on them, this was comparable with summer tyres for wear. I am seriously considering just fitting winter tyres all year round to our non sporty car for this reason.

[getaquoteinsurance]

@QuoteformeUK The original commenter was talking about snow socks, not the tyres. Snow socks can (apparently) be damaged very quickly if used on roads when the snow is clear - the tarmac chews them up. You're supposed to take them off which could be quite an inconvenience if you have to do this repeatedly on the same journey.

[QuoteformeUK]

@getaquoteinsurance Doh!

Can't comment on snow socks as not used them before now.

[sparkygl0s]

@klashenkoff

I believe that comment, about removing them as soon as you get back on clear tarmac, was referring to snow socks.

[danebrewer10]

@klashenkoff methinks you are talking cross purposes here, snowsocks have to be taken off once on clear roads, as, TBH, they're only a thin bit of fabric, Winter tires do not, though it is a good idea to have a set of summer and weinter tires as the winter tires, being a softer compound, will wear quicker than summer tires in warmer weather.... to make it easier, just get a set of cheap steel rims to switch over once the weather sets in....

[QuoteformeUK]

@danebrewer10 I didn't find them that bad in warmer weather. They weren't quite as good as full on sports tyres, but the wear wasn't that much different to previous summer tyres I've had. I'd say they're fine for your everyday car.

[Bonstergirl]

@QuoteformeUK I think it depends on how hot it is. When I first started using winter tires in the winter, I was warned that they would wear out really fast at 85F and above. Sadly, I did not take this advice when spring came, and I left my winter tires on through a very hot summer. They lasted only 1 year. But those winter tires are awesome in the snow and ice!

[99dodgeram360]

All I can say is BFG All Terrain T/A's, all season tire with the snowflake emblem, mine whip ass in the snow and are good in the summer too.

[QuoteformeUK]

@99dodgeram360 Do you drive a dodge ram by any chance??

[99dodgeram360]

@QuoteformeUK I don't know where you would get that idea lol

[DivdHrt]

What winter tyres are you going for this year then? I've heard Uniroyal Rainmasters are quite good in the snow as well as the rain, and as we get far more rain than snow, I'm gonna get a set of these in the next 2 weeks. If it snows, i'll let you know.

[QuoteformeUK]

@DivdHrt We're undecided.We kept them on as they still performed reasonably well in warmer temps, (they were bridgestones), and living in the country the roads do get muddy sometimes. We were thinking we might give something called "snow socks" a try instead this year.

[sparkygl0s]

@QuoteformeUK

Snow socks, like chains, can only be used at up to 30mph, and need to be removed when you are back on tarmac. A real pain if you go from snow covered side streets to clear main roads and back again. I carried snow chains last year, and used them once. This year I have fitted a set of Dunlop Winter Sport 3D tyres. I will still carry the chains just in case!

[QuoteformeUK]

@sparkygl0s Living in the peak district, a limit of 30mph isn't such a drag. In snow, I wouldn't want to be doing much more than that.

We'll check out the Dunlops, maybe do a comparison, as most of the staff here are drivers.

1 thing we found out about is that many insurers will now not cover you on chains, hence our choice of snow socks, although these will only be insurer approved if they are manufacturer approved accessories, so best check with your insurer and good luck.

[Magnexed]

@DivdHrt Good year ultra grip IMO are the best, stay away from budgets like Sunny. and make sure you get ones m&s marked :-)

[QuoteformeUK]

@Magnexed Thanks, a good point raised there. Certainly, from previous experience, we would never recommend budget tyres, especially as despite the poorer grip, they don't even seem to last longer either.

[lfsracer79]

"We recently heard of winter tyres" LMAO

[arumdevil]

@lfsracer79 In a country that has had mild winters for the best part of the last two decades, and rarely gets snow, it's not unusual that most people haven't heard of winter tyres. The fact that people are becoming aware of them now is a good think particularly after the last 3 winters which have been much colder than previous years with more snow and ice.

[oceancolours]

Google: "h730_test_8.pdf" ... for more info on all-season tyres.

[oceancolours]

Winter tyres make a massive difference, really worth investing in a full set if you drive around in winter weather (below 7C). Surprised the Brit media never seem to mention them and are just obsessed with salt. A good compromise for UK weather would be 'all-season' tyres. These aren't as good as dedicated summer tyres in summer or winter tyres in winter, but they will give you a bit more grip in the winter and saves having to change and store two set of tyres. Drive safe.

[mrbenjitv]

could of helped him dude

[DivdHrt]

@mrbenjitv I hope you're being ironic

[QuoteformeUK]

@DivdHrt Of course he is, nobody's that dumb

[snowrocket]

Good show! You wisely used the "scientific method"; change only one variable and see what happens. One problem you may encounter is that if you use only snow tires at the front, the rear of the car may slide a bit more than you expect while cornering or braking. Four snow tires are safer and more fun to drive.

[QuoteformeUK]

@snowrocket We neglected to mention this. Having different types of tyre on each axle changes the grip at either end of the car leading to a handling imbalance. Thank you for you for pointing this out.

Cheers

[misobczak]

@snowrocket hi I just bought set of 4 for my Bmw check my video.I am happy that more and more british driver buy winter tyres.Cheers