Sorry Smitty but this is absolute rubbish, the benefit of winter tyres is better grip in cold conditions as well as snow. And, if you want to be safe in the snow the only way is to have the right tyres, either that or stay off the road.Originally Posted by Smitty
Just drive slower and safer - then you'll havwe no problems in the snow, and no need for (waste money on) winter tyres
I don't think I have much need for winter tyres - Midlands is hardly a signifcant snowfall area - with last year being the exception! But can see the sense if you live on high ground or in the North of Scotland.
When I lived in the Midlands (Leicester) I saw three major snowfalls in the year I was there, I also saw a few minor accidents as a result of the weather.
As for wasting money the only cost is for the rims or the change over, whilst I'm driving on winters my summer tyres are sat in my garage not getting worn so they'll need replacing less.
Anyway here's a video
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