Winter Tyres?

[Grendel]

They look interesting but was thinking of getting Winter tyres for the Mk1a wheels since already have fairly new Goodyear tyres on the rear already.

These keep popping up on various searches:

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... sowigan=Wi

[LimeyMk1]

The Quatrac 3s look to have a better performance all round compared to the Goodriders. According to the Tyretest link anyhoo.

[SuperRedMR2]

Ive just spent £292 on the new yoko neovas - but havent had chance to test them out in the snow as car has been broken for the last 4 days - will use it on thursday though or maybe tomorrow.

[WeirdNeville]

They look interesting but was thinking of getting Winter tyres for the Mk1a wheels since already have fairly new Goodyear tyres on the rear already.

These keep popping up on various searches:

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... sowigan=Wi

Have a Check on the Kwik Fit Site, they have offers running on "Continental Wintercontact" tyres at the moment, at about £50 a corner fitted. It's an online deal only - you book and pay online then go to sh*t-fit to get them fitted. Might be worth a look. Winter tyres will be ideal .You'll be amazed at how much grip you can have on slush/snow. IN the Mk1 I'd imagine front end grip will be the problem! Might be worth slinging a bag of gravel in the frunk or something.

[Polypedates]

I've just ordered a set of Pirelli Snowcontrol Serie 11 for the Panda. Not cheap at £362.80 though.

That said, if they allow me to get the 40 miles to work and avoid wasting valuable holiday time sitting at home stranded I'll be happy.

[Tiamat]

I've just ordered a set of Pirelli Snowcontrol Serie 11 for the Panda. Not cheap at £362.80 though.

That said, if they allow me to get the 40 miles to work and avoid wasting valuable holiday time sitting at home stranded I'll be happy.

I got offered some form of Uniroyal Winter Tyres for £200 all in for the MK1. After my trip to Germany, I will NEVEr put any Pirelli tyre on my car for the rest of my life.

[cartledge_uk]

I got offered some form of Uniroyal Winter Tyres for £200 all in for the MK1. After my trip to Germany, I will NEVEr put any Pirelli tyre on my car for the rest of my life.

Depends on which pirelli, some of the tyres they have for sale haven't changed in 10-15 years, so of course to modern tyres they are going to be leathal.

It also depends on how old peoples tyres are. If your tyres are older than 3 years, then they are recomended for a change regardless of condition as they have lost some of their capability,

[Tiamat]

Depends on which pirelli, some of the tyres they have for sale haven't changed in 10-15 years, so of course to modern tyres they are going to be leathal.

It also depends on how old peoples tyres are. If your tyres are older than 3 years, then they are recomended for a change regardless of condition as they have lost some of their capability,

To me it doesn't depend on the age or the type. Pirelli will never be put on any vehicle I own ever again. As a brand they have lost my trust.

I personally trusted the £15 each no-name brand tyres put on to get my car through an MOT more than I trusted the Pirellis.

[aw11rally]

Maxsport rally tyres might be worth a try. Cheap, knobbly, soft compounds, the right size and reinforced side wall for those kerb crossing incidents/accidents.

Road legal and E marked, won't last long on dry Tarmac though.

[Grendel]

Those Rally Tyres look great but since 99% of my driving is on tarmac they wound last long. Also nearest dealer is 90 miles away

As for Kwickfix winter tyre deals every time I put the 185/60 R14 dimensions in all it offers is summer tyres?

The other thing is do i still need a V speed rating for winter tyres?

[LimeyMk1]

I doubt you'll need a tyre rated for 130mph in the snow, S or H rated will be fine.

I'd seriously consider a tarmac/gravel rally tyre.

I don't think the UK has caught onto the cancept of snow/winter tyres yet, the major tyre traders might stock them when enough people start asking for them.

Cheapy remoulds?
http://www.tyresdirectuk.co.uk/xcart/pr ... 250&page=1

[Grendel]

As for Rally tyres it all depends if i buy the tyres if some one can fit them. Been looking at these also:

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... sowigan=Wi

But your one seem even cheasper.

Could always Maxsport Alaska 2 at £191 delverd



But then it will probably cost another £20 to get them fitted so still makes more sence to get some Kwickfix ones

[Grendel]

Well I could really of done with Snow tyres OR 4x4 this morning but don’t think it would of made any difference:



no chance of using the motorbike and since they didn’t salt the 45 Degree hill I live at the bottom of couldn’t use the car either and to make matters worse had to phone work after having 7 days off with a broken foot to tell them I wasn’t coming in since they had cancelled the busses as well so had no way to get in.

[SuperRedMR2]

My tyres are xxxx in this weather.

I lost control at 50 in 5th gear on the A130 and drifted across both lanes, thankfully found some grip before I turned the car around. Never clenched so hard in my life.

Attempted to go up a slight incline and was at 45degrees for 15 minutes using the kerb as a source of grip - highly embarassing.

Blocked a road for 5 mins on a busy industrial estate.

I dont know how any tyres can keep you on the road in this!

[Grendel]

Just seen these on a 4x4 tyre shop:



Only have a speed L what ever that is but i guess slow.

Posibly a bit overkill on a MR2

Just had a local tyre fittter quote me £10 per tyre+VAT so basically £47 for all 4 tyres to be fited and ballanced at home.

Result!!

[Grendel]

These Hankooks look like a good price and work out cheaper than the Maxsport remolds.

http://tyremen.myshopify.com/products/1 ... ebear-w440

Edit: b0ll0x just seen there sold out.

[Grendel]

Finaly found some:

http://www.tyresdirectuk.co.uk/xcart/pr ... 250&page=1

Will order them tonight.

[jonb-]

Finaly found some:

http://www.tyresdirectuk.co.uk/xcart/pr ... 250&page=1

Will order them tonight.

Carefully consider the choice. That tyre will likely be a liability in dry / wet conditions.

[JohnnyC]

What sizes are recommended for winter tyres on the MR2 ?

Narrower than standard to dig into the snow?
Keep them staggered front/rear?

[Grendel]

Carefully consider the choice. That tyre will likely be a liability in dry / wet conditions.

Hmmm good point. But most other places that sell winter tyres are either sold out or at £60+ per tyre.