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Tun · 18-01-13, 03:53 PM

Coming down heavy now! On my home soon

Daveymaclad · 18-01-13, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpdriver

All those people that say "I can't afford it", all you need is a spare set of wheels.

So where does someone who lives in a bedsit who has to have a car for their job put these wheels & tyres out of season?

Not being able to afford it is a legitimate statement. Even if you did have the room, not many people have another £600 spare for a set of winter tyres (I've looked and winter tyres are massively expensive compared to summer tyres) and then the cost of having them changed over twice yearly (if they're not skilled or able to do it).

Last thing this country needs is MORE legislation, MORE bureaucracy, MORE reasons to get points/fined.

Don't get me wrong, winter tyres are a good idea but many people can't afford them.

leahthefirst · 18-01-13, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveymaclad

So where does someone who lives in a bedsit who has to have a car for their job put these wheels & tyres out of season?

Not being able to afford it is a legitimate statement. Even if you did have the room, not many people have another £600 spare for a set of winter tyres (I've looked and winter tyres are massively expensive compared to summer tyres) and then the cost of having them changed over twice yearly (if they're not skilled or able to do it).

Last thing this country needs is MORE legislation, MORE bureaucracy, MORE reasons to get points/fined.

Don't get me wrong, winter tyres are a good idea but many people can't afford them.

well said ..and also the average driver doesnt even know about summer/winter tyres, as long as the car passes its mot once a year most drivers dont give a hoot

pimpdriver · 18-01-13, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Coxy

...whose got 'em, whose got snow tyres, who drive's a bimmer and gonna get marroooooned good and proper tomorrow then?!?!

and they're not "snow" tyres, they're "winter" tyres.

pimpdriver · 18-01-13, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveymaclad

So where does someone who lives in a bedsit who has to have a car for their job put these wheels & tyres out of season?

Not being able to afford it is a legitimate statement. Even if you did have the room, not many people have another £600 spare for a set of winter tyres (I've looked and winter tyres are massively expensive compared to summer tyres) and then the cost of having them changed over twice yearly (if they're not skilled or able to do it).

Last thing this country needs is MORE legislation, MORE bureaucracy, MORE reasons to get points/fined.

Don't get me wrong, winter tyres are a good idea but many people can't afford them.

They're only pricey now because its winter.

In the continent they have it right, and will store your tyres for you.

Or just fit "all season" tyres such as the Vredestein Quatrac.

dandan · 18-01-13, 04:28 PM

well long day. did anyone spot me standing on the side of the m42 south bound between j11 and j10 bright red quattro u couldnt miss me. bloody thing keeps cuttting out and running rough. limped it home in 3rd at 4000rpm any less and it stalls. well after waiting for the aa for 1hour 40min in a blizzard im home and pissed off what i did notice sitting in services at j10 not so much people lacking winter tyres but people lacking 4 wheel drive and conmon sense no idea how to take their time. thing is i love this car but after a day like today i think what am i doing keep having classic cars as a daily driver im seriously think of selling and buying a tt

moonwatcher · 18-01-13, 04:44 PM

Got mine on, it's just trying to snow here, I expect it overnight

moonwatcher · 18-01-13, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpdriver

All those people that say "I can't afford it", all you need is a spare set of wheels.

While your winter tyres are on your summer tyres are nicely tucked up in the garage.

The "only" extra cost is the initial outlay because the tyres last twice as long, on my S3 I got the garage to change the tyres but this time I bought steel wheels and change the myself. I agree some people haven't got storage room.

Coxy · 18-01-13, 05:34 PM

our neighbour has a 545i BMW.

he got 9 foot off his drive this morning.

was still there when I got home!

I did actually do the neighbourly thing and helped dig him out and put some salt down (hoping it rusts it away a bit quicker!!). Now back on drive safe. Don't think he'll be going anywhere for a few days! 8" of nice white powder here!
Sledging and snowboarding booked for tomorrow morning down the fields! Happy days!!

Coxy · 18-01-13, 05:37 PM

wife took this earlier today! Flo's first snow!

she looks like a little jumping terrier in the pic despite her being a very large dog!

18-01-13, 03:53 PM	#51
Tun Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Buxton Posts: 745	Coming down heavy now! On my home soon __________________ 1988 MB quattro 2012 S4 Avant

18-01-13, 04:28 PM	#56
dandan big gimping Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: derby Posts: 1,105	well long day. did anyone spot me standing on the side of the m42 south bound between j11 and j10 bright red quattro u couldnt miss me. bloody thing keeps cuttting out and running rough. limped it home in 3rd at 4000rpm any less and it stalls. well after waiting for the aa for 1hour 40min in a blizzard im home and pissed off what i did notice sitting in services at j10 not so much people lacking winter tyres but people lacking 4 wheel drive and conmon sense no idea how to take their time. thing is i love this car but after a day like today i think what am i doing keep having classic cars as a daily driver im seriously think of selling and buying a tt __________________

18-01-13, 04:44 PM	#57
moonwatcher 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria Posts: 2,049	Got mine on, it's just trying to snow here, I expect it overnight __________________ Coupe Quattro 1985

18-01-13, 05:34 PM	#59
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	our neighbour has a 545i BMW. he got 9 foot off his drive this morning. was still there when I got home! I did actually do the neighbourly thing and helped dig him out and put some salt down (hoping it rusts it away a bit quicker!!). Now back on drive safe. Don't think he'll be going anywhere for a few days! 8" of nice white powder here! Sledging and snowboarding booked for tomorrow morning down the fields! Happy days!!

18-01-13, 05:37 PM	#60
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	wife took this earlier today! Flo's first snow! she looks like a little jumping terrier in the pic despite her being a very large dog!