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Title: Winter tyre stock
Post by: wheels-inmotion on 14 December 2010, 11:02:36

For those member having trouble getting winter tyres we do have stock. The price is the best i can do for members since the UK allocation is depleted so we're all getting done over  :(

225/55-16 Cooper £145 each inc

if your on 235/45-17 you need to change to 245/45-17, we have Avon £150 each inc.

Other sizes are out there but the prices are ridiculous.

Hope this helps
Tony@ wim

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: feeutfo on 14 December 2010, 18:25:40

Just got a pair from vx dealer in Slough for £50 plus vat with a bit of discount from tc. Not sure how good they are mind.  :-?

Need the right size though and I think they only had one other pair left afaict.

 :-/

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 14 December 2010, 18:51:20

I wish I could help, but transportation costs will be huge :-/

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: Shackeng on 14 December 2010, 18:58:48

Having just read in the Sunday Times that insurers are charging EXTRA for drivers who notify them that they have fitted winter tyres, I am flummoxed! :o :-/ ::)

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: Andy B on 14 December 2010, 19:52:54

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Having just read in the Sunday Times that insurers are charging EXTRA for drivers who notify them that they have fitted winter tyres, I am flummoxed! :o :-/ ::)

but did you not see the OOF link with the insurer bod who said that the staff in the insurane call centres didn't know their bum from their elbow?  ;)

found it.....  :y
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1292171876

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: Shackeng on 14 December 2010, 20:07:22

No surprise there then. Cynically, my judgement was that they would say"Modified your car? Gimme more money!" >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: Andy B on 14 December 2010, 20:10:52

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....., my judgement was that they would say"Modified your car? Gimme more money!" >:( >:( >:(

Which was what they said.  :-?

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: wheels-inmotion on 14 December 2010, 20:51:47

At no point will i suggest our stock is the cheapest in the land, tyres in general have gone up 1/3 this year and winter tyres are stupid dear.

The UK allocation was sold last month so the current dribble is riding the high price wave. Trust me peeps i am not making a killing on the supply, i'm only suggesting there is a supply if needed.

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: charlie on 14 December 2010, 21:36:57

Are winter tyres only for the rears or all four tyres????(i know im thick) ;D ;D

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2010, 21:37:49

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Are winter tyres only for the rears or all four tyres????(i know im thick) ;D ;D

Generally all 4, unlike chains/socks (driven wheels only)

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: wheels-inmotion on 15 December 2010, 09:02:44

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Are winter tyres only for the rears or all four tyres????(i know im thick) ;D ;D

All four..... There's no point in gaining drive only to find you can't turn.

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 15 December 2010, 10:22:13

tested with 2 snow tire configuration on a front wheel drive in the past, results are  ;D ;D ;D and I wont advice anyone ;D unless you want to scrap the car and yourself ;D

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: bob.dent on 15 December 2010, 10:40:07

Unless you're a high mileage driver, is there any real justification in going to the expense of having a set of winter tyres as opposed to all year round tyres?  :-/
I've never used them personally so don't know how much of an advantage they may or may not be - do they give a huge amount of extra grip?

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 15 December 2010, 10:56:03

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Unless you're a high mileage driver, is there any real justification in going to the expense of having a set of winter tyres as opposed to all year round tyres?  :-/
I've never used them personally so don't know how much of an advantage they may or may not be - do they give a huge amount of extra grip?

its like changing from roller skates to a pair of sports shoes.. very effective also in rain.. and imo regardless of the road surface I always use them in winter..

so definitely recommended..

ps: dont go for 235-245 size,  215 is more than enough..with 235-245 winter tires you will be glued on the road where its dry ;D

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: wheels-inmotion on 15 December 2010, 10:56:48

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Unless you're a high mileage driver, is there any real justification in going to the expense of having a set of winter tyres as opposed to all year round tyres?  :-/
I've never used them personally so don't know how much of an advantage they may or may not be - do they give a huge amount of extra grip?

Huge difference, maybe this will help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ncga6UxlHM&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfvyPtYR0Y&feature=player_embedded

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 15 December 2010, 11:06:32

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXuhfwY74b8  ;D

Title: Re: Winter tyre stock
Post by: bob.dent on 15 December 2010, 11:13:51

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Unless you're a high mileage driver, is there any real justification in going to the expense of having a set of winter tyres as opposed to all year round tyres?  :-/
I've never used them personally so don't know how much of an advantage they may or may not be - do they give a huge amount of extra grip?

Huge difference, maybe this will help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ncga6UxlHM&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfvyPtYR0Y&feature=player_embedded

Thanks Tony, I'll have to look at those later as Youtube is firewalled at work. :y