After the snow we put up with last winter, are you going to buy snow chains/socks for

BlackandGreen

I'm considering it, but I'm also thinking a pair of winter tyres might just do the job for ice. 
I was told that a good set of all weather or summer tyres the likes of michelin/bridgestone with 5mm+ of thread should work just as well but I don't know.
I've a bad backroad commute to work this winter, so it might be worth it. Bit strapped for cash is the only thing. :unsure:

Turbohymac

If we get snow similar to last winter snow chains or socks or even snow tyres would be pointless..where I live there was no local authority clearing snow etc..so good 4x4 tractor was only option. With power loader..jeeps didn't even have enough clearance.. for me it doesn't pay to try driving in such conditions simply stay at home where possible.. even if you can make it in the snow think of all the plonkers who will be stuck and simply impede your travel

Eggs For Dinner

I would highly recommend socks, providing you use them properly

Toyotafanboi

I won't be investing. Any time there is serious snow it's been forecast well in advance so supplies could be bought in and when there's anything more than a thin veneer on the ground work have advised to stay at home. For me, personally I wouldn't get the value.

ARNOLD J RIMMER

No. But i will invest in a snow shovel

Hal1

Ì may invest in awd and a turbo

punisher5112

Simple, fit plow to front of 4x4.

Move away for the winter.

If it was as bad again as said above just stay in it's not worth it going out in it.

BlackandGreen

Snow aside. It's the ice on backroads that makes me want to get winter tyres.
As for not driving/being able to drive. We could drive here last year but it was very hairy. I managed to make it into work barely but it could have so easily gotten stranded. The chains/socks would be re-assuring incase that happened again.

I want to get a Unimog.


Even if there's no snow, I want

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT_wribltEA

The Undecided One

BlackandGreen wrote: »

I'm considering it, but I'm also thinking a pair of winter tyres might just do the job for ice. 
I was told that a good set of all weather or summer tyres the likes of michelin/bridgestone with 5mm+ of thread should work just as well but I don't know.
I've a bad backroad commute to work this winter, so it might be worth it. Bit strapped for cash is the only thing. :unsure:

There is no comparison between even the best summer tyres and a medium priced dedicated winter tyre. The difference is in the compound that the tyres are made out of. The summer tyre is designed to operate in temeratures over 7 degrees Celsius and in those warm conditions will provide optimal performance. When temperatures drop below 7 degrees the compound of the summer tyre hardens and it no longer works the way it should. Also the design of the thread is completly different, the summer tyre needs to deal with wet conditions only, while the winter tyre must be capable of clearing itself of the snow that builds up on it.

I think we should all be switching to winter tyres come November/December just to take advantage of their better performance in colder conditions.

Please remember that you are not buying the set for one winter, you should change back to summer/all year tyres come about March/April (depending on the weather) and store the winter tyres until next winter. If you don’t have storage maybe your local tyre shop could store them for you for a couple of quid?

BlackandGreen

Deleted User wrote: »

I want to get a Unimog.


Even if there's no snow, I want

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT_wribltEA

Best go work for the ESB so :P
Perks of the job.

Atlantic Dawn

I'd be more inclined to just stay off the road as no matter how safe my car might be there's too many muppets who havn't a breeze how to drive in snow.

mikeecho

Last winter was a once in a 20/30/40 yr event. ... well at least for those protected by the cork snow shield.

In the past i bought winter tyres after a bad winter. Only to have a few mild winters.

I'll stick my summer tyres... if they don't work on my rwd.. I don't go to work.

If the weather is predicated to be very bad, I'll spend my time stocking up on kerosene, coal, timber, wine, food , wine, beer, more wine, and condoms.

mookishboy

rangie.jpg
this did the job for me

Cuddlesworth

If you live in a city or near a road systems that get salted and grited during cold snaps, then its not worth it. But if you lived out in the sticks and found yourself driving on back roads in the early morning and late evening, then I would do it.

mikeecho

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

If you live in a city or near a road systems that get salted and grited during cold snaps, then its not worth it. But if you lived out in the sticks and found yourself driving on back roads in the early morning and late evening, then I would do it.

It's the 400m to get to the major road network that f' s me up.
But.. if I can't travel that 400m.. I stay at home.

It'll have to be pretty bad for me not to make that 400m.

I've given up on winter/all season tyres.
High performance summer tyres, and the rest of the money is spent on wine and fuel.

honeybear

Don’t mention ... BREAD

mikeecho

honeybear wrote: »

Don’t mention ... BREAD

The secret is... bagles...


They last a lot longer.



Amatures with their sliced pans

Casati

The OH had Hankook all season tyres with snowflake marking on a Leon and they were amazing in the snow so I put the same tyres on again. I guess they aren’t as quiet or maybe not quite as good to handle but overall a great compromise that will keep us going in snow if needed. Why don’t more cars come with all season tyres I wonder?

CJhaughey

Casati wrote: »

The OH had Hankook all season tyres with snowflake marking on a Leon and they were amazing in the snow so I put the same tyres on again. I guess they aren’t as quiet or maybe not quite as good to handle but overall a great compromise that will keep us going in snow if needed. Why don’t more cars come with all season tyres I wonder?

Because they will negatively impact the impending WLTP rules that are applied to all new cars. In the real world good All season tyres are an excellent choice for Ireland.

DaveyDave

I won't be changing tyre but I'll wait for the council to clear the main roads 5 days later, while I shovel tracks in the snow on the road to get out of my estate. The roads were well clear but I couldn't get out of the estate due to compacted snow/ice.

Casati

CJhaughey wrote: »

Because they will negatively impact the impending WLTP rules that are applied to all new cars. In the real world good All season tyres are an excellent choice for Ireland.

Interesting, I’ll check if the new Leon’s come with summer tyres next time I’m in the garage

coolisin

Bought the snow socks in 2010 and they are great for get me out of trouble situations.
You have to stop to take them off if the road clears up a little

incentsitive

Nah, I'll just complain incessantly to the council and they'll give in and clear my road......if all else fails I'll talk to Joe!

whiterebel

mikeecho wrote: »

Last winter was a once in a 20/30/40 yr event. ... well at least for those protected by the cork snow shield.

In the past i bought winter tyres after a bad winter. Only to have a few mild winters.

I'll stick my summer tyres... if they don't work on my rwd.. I don't go to work.

If the weather is predicated to be very bad, I'll spend my time stocking up on kerosene, coal, timber, wine, food , wine, beer, more wine, and condoms.

The same happened in 2010.

tcawley29

Mods please remove if not allowed

My father has a set of 4x100 195/60r15 on steelies.

Hankook brand.

Never used.

P/M me if interested and I can ask what he would let them go for.

Sligo area.

No longer required as it was my car which is now sold and they aren't the right size for the other cars.

Toots

I have snow chains that I bought after the snow in 2010 and they got used during the beast from the east. We wouldn't have gotten out of our apartment complex without them. Once we got to the main roads, we pulled over and took them off, because the roads were clear.

Actually that reminds me, I changed car in March so I must make sure the chains I have will still fit.

incentsitive

With the snow last year, I doubt for the vast majority of people even snow chains would be much use!

Lord Nikon

Considering I didn't get stuck with sports suspension on 18" alloys with low profile tires, I might be okay this winter. However, not a bad idea to have winter wheels, just incase.