Is it really necessary to fit winter tyres?
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In those conditions, "Driving Style " is important as well as tyres (would never disagee with snow chains or winter tyres).
1) If you are getting spray on your screen from the car in front, then you are too close.
2) Always drive in a gear HIGHER than the gear you would normally be in.So, for a Manual gear, on ice, start in 2nd or 3rd gear. This will prevent you getting too much torque on the tyres and breaking that precious grip on the road. An Auto box is even better, simply put it to a manual high gear (not in Auto,please) press accelerator gently, torque converter will slip, you will go up the road at snails pace.
3) Frequently, clean your lights.surprising how dirty they get.
Finally, have a laugh at this.. went past a guy putting Snow Chains on the REAR wheels of a FRONT wheel drive car once.think about it!!!
Yes you should, don't take risks in conditions with which you will be unfamiliar.
People usually have snow chains too, quite inexpensive, but vital.
Yes, they help. Stay off icy roads. It's the only safe thing to do.
id suggest you do so its just smart
yes they do help,big concerns?take the train..
They certainly do make a difference but modern tyres are designed to cope with most conditions.
It's up to you, do you want the extra expense just before the holiday?
Yes, Yes ,Yes, fit with proper snow tires only, its required by law.
Naw, snow tires aren't really called for unless you live in a mountainous region and plan to leave the freeway.
No its not necessary but its a hell of a lot safer.Winter tyre are a softer compound that do get some grip on ice.Take em off again for summer as they wear quick on summer roads,I use two sets of tyres mounted on different rims .Drive window down and listen for noise,when all goes quiet you are on ice,dont make any sudden moves.
Actually, they're mandatory in many Alpine regions. The fines for not having winter tyres can be very heavy. In many areas the local police set up inspection stations and will bar you from proceeding if you don't have the proper equipment for conditions.
And yes, winter tyres make a MAJOR difference. This is particularly true if your car has high-performance tyres to begin with. Those are great in dry weather but almost worthless on snow and ice.
Tyres adapted to the conditions will probably help, but the biggest difference will be your driving. Leave your lead-right shoe at home, use some common sense, and you'll be fine.
Oh, and if th rear-end ever comes out to play, steer in the direction of the slide, though I'm sure you know that anyway.
Why not use slicks and guarantee an accident
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