Winter tires already?
12-02-2009, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Spartan335i' post='1066596' date='Dec 3 2009, 01:10 AM
In Canada (Quebec) they have made it mandatory as of december 15th.
I was curious in knowing what some of you are running for the winter? Just picked up an E61 for the wife and need to decide very quickly what we will get for winters. Right know leaning towards Gislaveds Nordfrost 5's in the 225-50-17 size. We had been running NordFrost 3's on her XC70 these past couple of years. Thuoughts, recommendations are welcome thanks!
I was curious in knowing what some of you are running for the winter? Just picked up an E61 for the wife and need to decide very quickly what we will get for winters. Right know leaning towards Gislaveds Nordfrost 5's in the 225-50-17 size. We had been running NordFrost 3's on her XC70 these past couple of years. Thuoughts, recommendations are welcome thanks!
I'm not aware of your winter driving conditions, but if you could take/use studded tyres, then Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 would be the right choice! Size 225/50 R17 works nicely.
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12-03-2009, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1066869' date='Dec 3 2009, 02:46 AM
Nokian tyres could be an option too!
I'm not aware of your winter driving conditions, but if you could take/use studded tyres, then Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 would be the right choice! Size 225/50 R17 works nicely.
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I'm not aware of your winter driving conditions, but if you could take/use studded tyres, then Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 would be the right choice! Size 225/50 R17 works nicely.
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Had them on my previous car A4, and the wifes previous Volvo. Minor difference in price between the Nokian's vs. the Gislaved's. Studded tires would be very practical but 70% of the driving is in the city therefore not necessary.
I will be ordering the Gislaved's in the end as I would support a friend starting up his business in the process. Tx for the feedback!
12-04-2009, 05:30 AM
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How ironic.
It is snowing here.
It is snowing here.
12-04-2009, 06:06 AM
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12-04-2009, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Kuul4' post='1067729' date='Dec 4 2009, 10:06 AM
The result: I got smoked today leaving traffic lights, by an E 280 CDI M-B.... That was quite embarrassing.. Im riding studdless winter tyres the Merc had studds. ?#ck me!
12-04-2009, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Kuul4' post='1067729' date='Dec 4 2009, 05:06 PM
The result: I got smoked today leaving traffic lights, by an E 280 CDI M-B.... That was quite embarrassing.. Im riding studdless winter tyres the Merc had studds. ?#ck me!
And with the amount (or lack) of snow that we get down here, winter tires are becoming quite useless as well.
I had to LMAO in AUGUST, when I drove next to someone in the center of Turku, that had studded winter tires on their car.
12-05-2009, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Kuul4' post='1067729' date='Dec 4 2009, 05:06 PM
The result: I got smoked today leaving traffic lights, by an E 280 CDI M-B.... That was quite embarrassing.. Im riding studdless winter tyres the Merc had studds. ?#ck me!
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12-07-2009, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Seip??nreik?' post='1069142' date='Dec 7 2009, 12:05 PM
Mate...there can be visitors (like me ) from the northern parts...
) from the northern parts... It also reminded me that winter was coming, and I don't like to think about that issue when it is 21?C and sunny!