Just bought some new winter tyres...
06 November 2013, 03:25 PM
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So you guys are not interested in the safety of yourselves or your family then?
Just because some idiot "might" hit you doesn't mean they will. Have you considered that you might be the idiot who gets caught out and is unable to stop rather than the guy behind you, or the guy infront of you who did stop thanks to winter tyres and you hit him because you are to selfish and arrogant to take simple precautions.
I really must remember that every driver in Britain is a superstar driving god and couldn't possibly be responsible for causing an accident. However it is amazing how many accidents there are in Britain in the winter bearing in mind you are all driving gods who can defy the laws of physics.
Just because some idiot "might" hit you doesn't mean they will. Have you considered that you might be the idiot who gets caught out and is unable to stop rather than the guy behind you, or the guy infront of you who did stop thanks to winter tyres and you hit him because you are to selfish and arrogant to take simple precautions.
I really must remember that every driver in Britain is a superstar driving god and couldn't possibly be responsible for causing an accident. However it is amazing how many accidents there are in Britain in the winter bearing in mind you are all driving gods who can defy the laws of physics.
06 November 2013, 03:28 PM
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I am selfish
I am arrogant.
I put my family in danger
I don't take precautions
I claim to be a driving god
I claim to defy physics.
I'm not sure anyone has said or come close to implying this in this thread?
I wont deny winter tyres are a good option, but for those who decide they aren't affordable or worth the cost, do we really need to be made out as complete *****?
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06 November 2013, 03:59 PM
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From what I gather, If I do not have winter tyres:
I am selfish
I am arrogant.
I put my family in danger
I don't take precautions
I claim to be a driving god
I claim to defy physics.
I'm not sure anyone has said or come close to implying this in this thread?
I wont deny winter tyres are a good option, but for those who decide they aren't affordable or worth the cost, do we really need to be made out as complete *****?
I am selfish
I am arrogant.
I put my family in danger
I don't take precautions
I claim to be a driving god
I claim to defy physics.
I'm not sure anyone has said or come close to implying this in this thread?
I wont deny winter tyres are a good option, but for those who decide they aren't affordable or worth the cost, do we really need to be made out as complete *****?
My comment was based on the multitude of posts we have had on the subject and the widely held opinion of a lot of people is that they can drive perfectly well on all season tyres and those of us who do use winter tyres are poor drivers or gay
06 November 2013, 04:18 PM
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Not sure why you quoted me as I wasn't talking to you, but anyway anyone who replies 'not really' to the question 'So you guys are not interested in the safety of yourselves or your family then?' probably qualifies for at least some of the points on your list.
My comment was based on the multitude of posts we have had on the subject and the widely held opinion of a lot of people is that they can drive perfectly well on all season tyres and those of us who do use winter tyres are poor drivers or gay
My comment was based on the multitude of posts we have had on the subject and the widely held opinion of a lot of people is that they can drive perfectly well on all season tyres and those of us who do use winter tyres are poor drivers or gay
I posted it because its the stupidest thing to say, much like the post it was in reply to (no not yours, you are correct)I see no mention in this thread about how "those of us who do use winter tyres are poor drivers or gay" Can't help you there.
06 November 2013, 05:24 PM
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12 November 2013, 07:40 AM
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12 November 2013, 07:40 PM
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I put Conti TS850's under my 335i touring a few weeks back (not run-flats) and they are great with good ride and grip. Difference between these and 19" run flats on dry pavement is only slight in my view. So I'm well-pleased.
13 November 2013, 07:57 PM
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Oh no - not another winter tyre thread - my head still hurts from some of the stupid comments last year 
Please please please just watch this video before making any comments.
Please please please just watch this video before making any comments.
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14 November 2013, 03:27 PM
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I have never been tempted to get winter tyres. Seems an expensive exercise and I have got used to just being a bit more careful for all the years I have been driving on snow and ice.
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18 November 2013, 09:52 AM
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Just ordered (after endless review checking) some Yoko 902A tyres for the BM - they will be fitted tomorrow. If they worked on an auto 335d, they'll work on anything!
18 November 2013, 04:07 PM
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18 November 2013, 04:21 PM
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You must know me by now - I hate big wheels and tyres (unless genuinely necessary). The smaller the better IMO - as long as they fit over the brake disks.
18 November 2013, 04:31 PM
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£130 each fitted for mine. Prices seemed to vary from £80 to £180. The £180 ones were Bridgestones that aren't actually very good. Doh!
I was really after Contis but can't get any in time - they were £155 each.
I was really after Contis but can't get any in time - they were £155 each.
18 November 2013, 04:47 PM
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I've ordered some new wheels as I wanted the same size all round.
Current wheels are 255/35/18 on the rear and 225/40/18 on the front. I've gone for 225/40/18 all round.
I was actually gonna get Toyo snowsprox but due to the deal I got from Motorsport wheels in Leeds I went for the Yokas. £119 per corner fitted + Riva DTM wheels @ £400.
Current wheels are 255/35/18 on the rear and 225/40/18 on the front. I've gone for 225/40/18 all round.
I was actually gonna get Toyo snowsprox but due to the deal I got from Motorsport wheels in Leeds I went for the Yokas. £119 per corner fitted + Riva DTM wheels @ £400.
18 November 2013, 05:07 PM
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I've ordered some new wheels as I wanted the same size all round.
Current wheels are 255/35/18 on the rear and 225/40/18 on the front. I've gone for 225/40/18 all round.
I was actually gonna get Toyo snowsprox but due to the deal I got from Motorsport wheels in Leeds I went for the Yokas. £119 per corner fitted + Riva DTM wheels @ £400.
Current wheels are 255/35/18 on the rear and 225/40/18 on the front. I've gone for 225/40/18 all round.
I was actually gonna get Toyo snowsprox but due to the deal I got from Motorsport wheels in Leeds I went for the Yokas. £119 per corner fitted + Riva DTM wheels @ £400.