I'm at a loss to understand where this 'winter tyres' craze has sprung from.
I mean, for decades the British motorist has driven all year round, and in all weathers, on the same tyres. We managed...We survived. We didn't need 'nanny tyres' when a few flakes of snow fell from the heavens.
Now we are being told to use 'winter tyres' from October through April and then, at great expense, change back to 'summer tyres'
Why?
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by who-\
In many parts of Europe it's the law. And if the EU has it's way, it wouldn't surprise me if it became law here in Blighty.
I may have mentioned it once or twice, but when I drove to Austria
- I needed them by law, so a bought a set. Can see why, serious amounts of snow on non-motorway roads, most car parks side roads covered. I was in a snow covered carpark where normally the Omega would be all over the place, the ones I have (Dunlop Winter Sport 3D) were bloody excellent. Thick heavy snow, traction no problem. At speed in fairly thick slush, really tracked and pulled well.
Problem is with the UK is its not regular or guaranteed, Austrian Alps, you
will get snow. Every year.
Here? Well you could get snow, or you could get a shit load of rain.
Sadly our weather is not predicable enough to warrant them in my opinion, if they do make it law, it would be impossible to police.