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[amba]

After the heavy snow last winter and the disruption it caused with getting to work I am getting prepared early this year in case it follows a trend like last year.

I have a set of 4no 16 standard M/F Elite wheels and have decided to shod them with a set of M/S tyres.
The cars original 16 wheels have 225/55/16 so assume that is the size to look for but prices even for fairly worn seem high...would it be a better option looking for a different size which would be more reasonably priced that will see me through the cold months.Any advise on size and even makes to look for would be gratefully received.

[hoofing it]

I fitted a set of 15" rims to my mig the tyre size was 195/65/15 there cheaper to also only got stuck a couple of times when the car slipped and bellied out on the snow

[cem_devecioglu]

I use winter tires for long years.. the key for grip is the tires must not be wide.. so I wouldnt prefer 225 ..

you can use  205 for winter..  goodyear ug7+ and continental 830 (if I remember correctly) are very good winter tires..

ps: dont buy a winter tire older than 6 months of production (unless its an urgent case)

pps: lassa snoways is also a good tire.. but price same the mentioned models..

[Darth Loo-knee]

A Land Rover is always an option 

[omegod]

A Land Rover is always an option 

Currently thinking of getting a sierra XR 4x4 or cherokee on gas. Omegas are lethal in snow!

[cem_devecioglu]

A Land Rover is always an option 

Currently thinking of getting a sierra XR 4x4 or cherokee on gas. Omegas are lethal in snow!

if you drive with summer tires on ice and snow yes..

but not with studded tires [smiley=evil.gif]

[activamad]

Had great fun last year with the 4x4 Cav really sure.footed unless you didn't want it to be. . . which is much more.fun.  8-)

[Rods2]

Don't forget to tell your insurance company as they may class it as a modified vehicle!!! 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11969958

Looking around, I found most tyre suppliers don't list W/S or Winter tyre prices on their websites, the only one I have found so far, that actually categorizes by tyre type is this:

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/

If anybody else has found any other websites that actually list prices, please let me know as I interested as I expect to drive to the Ukraine to visit or hopefully to be living there this winter, where winter tyres are compulsory, if stopped by the police there you have to pay a bribe fine. 

[cem_devecioglu]

Don't forget to tell your insurance company as they may class it as a modified vehicle!!! 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11969958

Looking around, I found most tyre suppliers don't list W/S or Winter tyre prices on their websites, the only one I have found so far, that actually categorizes by tyre type is this:

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/

If anybody else has found any other websites that actually list prices, please let me know as I interested as I expect to drive to the Ukraine to visit or hopefully to be living there this winter, where winter tyres are compulsory, if stopped by the police there you have to pay a bribe fine. 

buy from Ukraine if you go early.. will be cheaper ..

[Figureman52]

Don't forget to tell your insurance company as they may class it as a modified vehicle!!! 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11969958

Looking around, I found most tyre suppliers don't list W/S or Winter tyre prices on their websites, the only one I have found so far, that actually categorizes by tyre type is this:

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/

If anybody else has found any other websites that actually list prices, please let me know as I interested as I expect to drive to the Ukraine to visit or hopefully to be living there this winter, where winter tyres are compulsory, if stopped by the police there you have to pay a bribe fine. 

What part of Ukraine are you going to? I have been there a few times myself.

[Vamps]

I was thinking the same thing, Mig was a mare last year, so if I keep it was looking at something like this...

http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=12091290&group=1.01&name=Nokian+Hakkapeliitta+7

[henryd]

I was thinking the same thing, Mig was a mare last year, so if I keep it was looking at something like this...

http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=12091290&group=1.01&name=Nokian+Hakkapeliitta+7

Hmmmm,studded,is that legal in the uk :-?

[dbug]

As subject line -
Stick a shovel in the boot + chocolate + drinking water 

B*gger the winter tyres - enjoy the moment

[amba]

Even simpler solution is don,t go out from mid October to mid march trouble is economics don,t allow that solution either

[Vamps]

I was thinking the same thing, Mig was a mare last year, so if I keep it was looking at something like this...

http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=12091290&group=1.01&name=Nokian+Hakkapeliitta+7

Hmmmm,studded,is that legal in the uk :-?

The Jury seems to be out on this question, I have had them before, back in the 80's I could get sparks on a dry road in the Industrial estate...