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Re:Snow chains, better tyres or just MTFU ?
Reply #15 on: December 22, 2010, 17:51:05 PM
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Would steel wheels be a little heavier too so youve got more weight on a smaller area?

Slightly, thin tyres though ups the pressure per square inch also some alloys are not winter proof and can crack if really cold.
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Reply #16 on: December 22, 2010, 20:13:17 PM
and youll be grateful when you go sliding across the road and bounce off the kerb !
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Reply #17 on: December 22, 2010, 20:43:04 PM
whats hamsterley area like? Ive to go there on Sunday
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Reply #18 on: December 22, 2010, 20:53:36 PM
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whats hamsterley area like? Ive to go there on Sunday


main roads are ok right now, back roads might be a bitch.... really depends on the next few days... if it warms up a bit itll be clear, if it snows a lot you might struggle... what you going in >


how long you over here for ?
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Reply #19 on: December 22, 2010, 21:03:37 PM
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whats hamsterley area like? Ive to go there on Sunday


main roads are ok right now, back roads might be a bitch.... really depends on the next few days... if it warms up a bit itll be clear, if it snows a lot you might struggle... what you going in >


how long you over here for ?


A boeing 737 maybe? Then her mums car from the airport.

Just over for a few days then heading to her sisters in Macclesfield then going home
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Reply #20 on: December 22, 2010, 22:19:31 PM
Cheers for the replies :)

Part of my problem is that I work from home and very rarely have to actually go out in my car. Ive done about 22k miles in just under 5 years ! When I do get called out though its a matter of urgency and means I have to go whether I want to or not :/

I already carry an emergency supply pack with me when Im out in the snow. My shovel has saved me once ;)

I think Im going to investigate the cost of getting 4 winter tyres fitted onto steel rims.
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Reply #21 on: December 23, 2010, 01:13:41 AM
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A boeing 737 maybe? Then her mums car from the airport.

Just over for a few days then heading to her sisters in Macclesfield then going home



cheeky twat :p


check the airport is open tho.... I only just made it home on Monday, i flew into Manchester airport and it was pretty much the only one open at the time



youll have to stay for longer some time so we can go for a pint.
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Reply #22 on: December 24, 2010, 07:11:43 AM
Get yourself a bus instead...

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/10122010/36/bus-driver-shrugs-snowy-hill-0.html

There seems to be problems getting snow tyres in the UK, they are almost unavailable. Chains are only any use in deep snow and can cause damage to the road surface if they come into direct contact with it.
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Reply #23 on: December 24, 2010, 09:52:54 AM
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Get yourself a bus instead...

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/10122010/36/bus-driver-shrugs-snowy-hill-0.html

There seems to be problems getting snow tyres in the UK, they are almost unavailable. Chains are only any use in deep snow and can cause damage to the road surface if they come into direct contact with it.


Tried reading his OP, hes not banging on about buying winter tyres now.
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Reply #24 on: December 24, 2010, 10:02:46 AM
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Get yourself a bus instead...
cause damage to the road surface if they come into direct contact with it.


What,  more than the years of neglect by the council and the lack of repairs since last years snow?
4x4s are almost mandatory here now as the pot-holes are at least 4" deep.
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Reply #25 on: December 24, 2010, 12:59:15 PM
Does the skinny tyres advice apply to driving on ice or compacted snow?
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Reply #26 on: December 24, 2010, 14:01:52 PM
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Does the skinny tyres advice apply to driving on ice or compacted snow?

Both :) but on ice I would imagine that stud free could be slightly wider.
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Reply #27 on: December 25, 2010, 10:56:13 AM
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Get yourself a bus instead...
cause damage to the road surface if they come into direct contact with it.


What,  more than the years of neglect by the council and the lack of repairs since last years snow?
4x4s are almost mandatory here now as the pot-holes are at least 4" deep.


They also get damaged themselves, you dont want to wear out your expensive chains or damage your tyres using them on the road surface.

If you can get some suitable chain they are fairly easy to make yourself. Ive made some out of nylon rope, which seems to work adequately although wore out quickly on bare road.
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Reply #28 on: December 25, 2010, 21:25:12 PM
All-weather tyres have been sufficient in the snow thus far in the work vans, they are plenty grippy and get a lot further than I expected working last week!!

Jaimz :rock:
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Reply #29 on: December 27, 2010, 01:00:00 AM
Talking about BMW drivers this made me lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6yX70Ce9VY :mutley:
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