what make winter tyres ?

Micky · 21-01-13, 06:42 PM

what's the best or a good make of winter tyres ?
i need them reinforced for a big car .

ok yes i know i am a bit skeptical but have heard good things about them

so what make of tyre do you have and how good is it

missfire · 21-01-13, 06:52 PM

Continental, foo*in amazing. Stop a type 44 on a dime!

james brazier · 21-01-13, 06:53 PM

I have Nokians on my A4q great tyre and not that expensive, avoid the really cheap ones, anything like pirelli / michelin will be expensive, well worth the money i love winter tyres

dandan · 21-01-13, 07:06 PM

good topic as im after 2 sets for next winter im thinking of buying in june. surely i could get winter tyres cheap in summer??

john johnson · 21-01-13, 07:15 PM

Contis

BIGGYIN · 21-01-13, 07:27 PM

Machines.

20vcqdriver · 21-01-13, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james brazier

I have Nokians on my A4q great tyre and not that expensive, avoid the really cheap ones, anything like pirelli / michelin will be expensive, well worth the money i love winter tyres

Same here, though they are notas good as summer tyres once temps rise above 2-3 degrees. Mine understeer in warmer temps on wet roundabouts but in the snow and -3degrees they are brilliant

Eddy · 21-01-13, 07:37 PM

Continentals are very good but they have quite a soft side wall.
Have a look at the Maxsports, I had them on and off for 4 years now without any bother.
As long as you arnt hitting 140mph every day there exellent. Brittish too

I have the maxsport alaska I, very good on ice, snow and cold tarmac.
I would go for the alaska II, or IV as they have a better tread pattern.

rtz62 · 21-01-13, 08:11 PM

All new tyres have ratings for noise, fuel efficiency and braking distance.
I'd go on Blackcircles.com and input either your tyre size or reg number.
You will be shown a plethora (3 amigos, anyone?) if tyes with the ratings and prices.
All the ratings are to industry standards, and are objective.
Well worth a look.
I'm looking at prices for tyres to fit (whisper it) a Grand Cherokee...

saladdodger · 22-01-13, 03:12 AM

goodyear winter tyres ultragrip 8

21-01-13, 07:06 PM	#4
dandan big gimping Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: derby Posts: 1,105	good topic as im after 2 sets for next winter im thinking of buying in june. surely i could get winter tyres cheap in summer?? __________________

21-01-13, 07:15 PM	#5
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Contis __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

21-01-13, 07:27 PM	#6
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21-01-13, 06:52 PM	#2
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	Continental, foo*in amazing. Stop a type 44 on a dime!

21-01-13, 06:53 PM	#3
james brazier Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 189	I have Nokians on my A4q great tyre and not that expensive, avoid the really cheap ones, anything like pirelli / michelin will be expensive, well worth the money i love winter tyres

21-01-13, 07:37 PM	#8
Eddy Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 904	Continentals are very good but they have quite a soft side wall. Have a look at the Maxsports, I had them on and off for 4 years now without any bother. As long as you arnt hitting 140mph every day there exellent. Brittish too I have the maxsport alaska I, very good on ice, snow and cold tarmac. I would go for the alaska II, or IV as they have a better tread pattern.

21-01-13, 08:11 PM	#9
rtz62 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,527	All new tyres have ratings for noise, fuel efficiency and braking distance. I'd go on Blackcircles.com and input either your tyre size or reg number. You will be shown a plethora (3 amigos, anyone?) if tyes with the ratings and prices. All the ratings are to industry standards, and are objective. Well worth a look. I'm looking at prices for tyres to fit (whisper it) a Grand Cherokee...

22-01-13, 03:12 AM	#10
saladdodger Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,030	goodyear winter tyres ultragrip 8