All season/winter tyres

[KASPAR]

Here's a winter tyres test from a German motorhome mag from 2022. I'll try and find the latest one. We have the conti winter tyres fitted. Last winter we were in Lapland, where it was rather cold and snowy. We didn't see any tarmac just fresh snow over compacted snow. However, not one vehicle was fitted with snow chains, just winter tyres. They were not hanging around either

Perhaps they were studded tyres, not winter tyres.

 

[daveclare]

Interesting, maybe for those who were bombing around. I walked around the town centre car park and didn't see any. They were mostly the new mountain logo.

 

[Mleabon]

Perhaps they were studded tyres, not winter tyres.

Yes. Nearly everyone had studded tyres in Norway and Lapland when we were there in Oct / Nov. They get much more ice there hence the studded tyres. I did develop studded tyre envy as I only had winter tyres. Worth mentioning there's a difference in compound with winter tyres for Arctic regions compared with say Germany and Austria. I believe they use an even softer winter compound in Arctic regions.

 

[bennyh]

I have never had a problem in the past with standard tyres, however it is not unknown for those whom are not complying, to be directed to a side parking area and await until it is safe to drive further on,after the weather improves.

chains must be fitted if going up ,to ski resorts at the designated area`s or socks, they must only be fitted to the driving wheels.
on stating the previous i have never seen buses fitted with either, going to and fro from resorts.
If you put just two winter tyres on your car—whether that's on the front or back—it will negatively impact your handling, making difficult conditions even more dangerous. It is important to always put a full set of winter tyres on your car, not just two.

I am sure others on here will be able to offer their experiences and possible solutions.
be safe do not take the risk with severe weather front.

View attachment 953593

This is very interesting. I currently have a single winter tyre on the front, so that sounds like a bad idea.... For one trip a year to the ski resorts, it sounds better to have general purpose tyres and chains, forget winter tyres altogether.
I am also surprised to learn chains should not be fitted to the rear wheels. What negative impact would that actually have?

 

[Patiopat]

I would strongly advise against Michelin X Climate.

Could you tell me why

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[EuroTrotters]

Could you tell me why

Poor wet grip, cracking sidewalls , replaced within 12,000 miles

 

[Mleabon]

This is very interesting. I currently have a single winter tyre on the front, so that sounds like a bad idea.... For one trip a year to the ski resorts, it sounds better to have general purpose tyres and chains, forget winter tyres altogether.
I am also surprised to learn chains should not be fitted to the rear wheels. What negative impact would that actually have?

You fit chains to the driven wheels, front or rear. Front on a Ducato. Winter tyres make a huge difference in winter. They are not just for snow. They are better than summer tyres when the temperature drops below 7 degrees. So can be used in England too. Better during our cold wet days in Dec, Jan and Feb.

 

[treblid]

Could you tell me why

I asked the same question and my experience is totally opposite - as post #25 above.

 

[Augusta08]

I have Michelin Agilis Cross Climate Camper tyres 225/75/R16 C. Great tyres but they are directional, so the tyres on the LH side are fitted the opposite way round to those on the RH side.

So which way round should the spare be fitted?

 

[Pebble99]

I run Toyo Observe Van tyres which are full winter tyres and absolutely fine all year round. We go skiing in our van every season for 4 to 6 weeks and would never go back to normal tyres and chains. Winter tyres perform better than all season tyres but I still take snow chains just in case

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[CAB96]

I have Michelin Agilis Cross Climate Camper tyres 225/75/R16 C. Great tyres but they are directional, so the tyres on the LH side are fitted the opposite way round to those on the RH side.

So which way round should the spare be fitted?

Either way. It won't matter for a short while until you get the other repaired or replaced.

 

[Howard B]

That's strange. They are A rated for Wet weather performance.

My experience with Agilis CrossClimate is totally opposite. Couldn't wear them out.

Same. Had mine for two years, always good grip, no sign of cracking and after 12000 miles still have 7+ mm all round.

 

[Dereckerick]

Thanks for all of the feedback and opinions, with an eye on cost and safety im going to go with the Nankang AW-8. Circa £500 cheaper than the higher end (6tyres), and if it gets snotty ive got chains. With solar/inverter/lithium/wifi/....and X-mas + ski passes, i have to take a balanced approach..
I'm used to snow driving, and aware of my load, so I'll use common sense

PS... love the varied opinions!!