Getting
a grip as winter comes
.
Following
our NEWS item last Autumn
on winter tyres, we have an update following the recent
report in the popular UK consumer magazine, Which? More
The review also includes snow socks - a useful item to
carry as a winter standby as they are stretchy covers that go
over the driven wheels. They could avoid you getting stranded
on summer tyres in serious winter conditions.
Posted: 121102
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165/70
R14T tyre
which fits a 14 inch wheel
Cost £50 to £55 |
Michelin
Alpin A4
Continental WinterContact TS 800
Pirelli Winter 190 Snowcontrol 3 |
205/55
R16H tyre
which fits a 16 inch wheel
Cost £85 to £90 |
Continental
WinterContact TS 850
Michelin Alpin A5
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 |
Snow
socks
Probably
the most practical option in much of the UK - they
are easy to fit and much cheaper than winter tyres
and can be carried in case traction on snow or ice
becomes a problem.
Cost £45 to £60. |
AutoSock
645 High Performance
Silknet Plus 60
ISSE Tribologic Classic |
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