[poggy]

Thinking about buying winter tyres before the rush starts but don't want them fitted yet - anyone had problems with getting tyres fitted having bought off the interweb and any idea of cost if done separately?

Thanks

[Billyray911]

I bought wintrac extremes (highly recommended) from mytyres and took them to a local Indy for fitting-£40 fitted and balanced.

[parapaul]

£10 a corner sounds about right for fitting - only had it done a couple of times without buying the tyres, but no problem IME.

[rich1068]

Is this going to be the 2011/12 winter tyre thread? Or do I have to wait for another one?

[chris330D]

Selfridges have already got their Xmas tat on sale so why not!

[Billyray911]

I've seen Christmas lights up...I think they were just left from last year though-cooool!

[urfankhaliq]

Has anyone any experience in Lassa Snoways Era?

Just looking at blackcircles and in order of price you have Blackcircles budget, then Lassa Snoways Era, then Pirelli Sotto Zero W210 Series 2

theres quite a difference between the Lassa and the Pirelli's and I wondered if its worth the difference in price??

[willhollin]

http://www.tyretest.com/wintercar_ty...era/index.html

[F31-340i]

From my experience, I'd recommend thinking longer term than just the next tyre change.

The tyres will last 4+ seasons easily if you use them from e.g. Nov-Apr only.

That is alot of fitting/removing if you change onto the same rims.

Put them on a cheap set of rims - then:

a) its a 30min DIY job to change them each time
b) easier to sell on with rims if you change car and need to change size, or just want to sell

There was a nice set of OEM 17" M Sport rims in the classifieds the other day - plenty around, but you can spend alot less - my winter tyre M3 E36 motorsport rims (replicas) were only £100 for 4.

[urfankhaliq]

Originally Posted by willhollin

http://www.tyretest.com/wintercar_ty...era/index.html

Thanks Will

Originally Posted by ///ajd

From my experience, I'd recommend thinking longer term than just the next tyre change.

The tyres will last 4+ seasons easily if you use them from e.g. Nov-Apr only.

That is alot of fitting/removing if you change onto the same rims.

Put them on a cheap set of rims - then:

a) its a 30min DIY job to change them each time
b) easier to sell on with rims if you change car and need to change size, or just want to sell

There was a nice set of OEM 17" M Sport rims in the classifieds the other day - plenty around, but you can spend alot less - my winter tyre M3 E36 motorsport rims (replicas) were only £100 for 4.

True dat! lol

I see your point actually but as my current wheels are pretty shite to be honest and boring what I COULD do is stick with these in the winter, buy some 16" winter tyres and use my current wheels as is. In the next year or so when my summer tyres need replacing I want to go:

a) non run flat!
b) get some bigger and nicer wheels

so at that point maybe I can use my current rims as my winter wheels?

Sounds like a good plan I think?

[raf555]

i got a pair of 255/35/18 continental conti winter tyres for sale if any interest.

good condition with 5mm tread.

[F31-340i]

Originally Posted by urfankhaliq

Thanks Will


True dat! lol

I see your point actually but as my current wheels are pretty shite to be honest and boring what I COULD do is stick with these in the winter, buy some 16" winter tyres and use my current wheels as is. In the next year or so when my summer tyres need replacing I want to go:

a) non run flat!
b) get some bigger and nicer wheels

so at that point maybe I can use my current rims as my winter wheels?

Sounds like a good plan I think?

Yeah, sounds like a plan if you are turning them into winter tyres. I'm all for using new tyres as an excuse to change rims - works well with management

By the way I never had a problem getting tyres delivered to my local village garage who would fit a set for £50 all in. This also included stripping a set of wheels and waiting for new tyres and then fitting and installing on the car some weeks later. All easy when you ask.

[urfankhaliq]

Yeh I think thats what Ill probably end up doing. Now just need to find the right tyres for the job.

The review site that Will posted obviously shows that the Pirellis are a lot better but at the same time the Lassa Snoways ERA only had 4 reviews so not a lot to go by.

There's a difference of about 37 quid per tyre betwen the pirellis and Lassa Snoways and as im on a budget im considering the cheaper tyres...

[gIzzE]

Remember the min limit is 3mm on winter tyres, so when buying used and it says 4mm remaining they are nearly worn out!