Winter Tyres On The Galaxy....

[JohnR]

For a few years now, I have been using two sets of tyres on the Galaxy, having acquired a spare set of Audi A6 alloys from the breakers.

 

Whilst not generally required in most of the UK flatlands, I drive to the alps every year and so keep one set of rims with winter tyres, the other with the hardest summer compound I can find (for decent mileage).

 

For summer, I have found the Accelera Alpha (225/55/16 ZR 99W XL, all four corners fitted for

[JohnR]

For a few years now, I have been using two sets of tyres on the Galaxy, having acquired a spare set of Audi A6 alloys from the breakers.

 

Whilst not generally required in most of the UK flatlands, I drive to the alps every year and so keep one set of rims with winter tyres, the other with the hardest summer compound I can find (for decent mileage).

 

For summer, I have found the Accelera Alpha (225/55/16 ZR 99W XL, all four corners fitted for

[Jayton]

Where did you get 4 fitted for

[seatkid]

Do these cars need reinforced tyres?

Yes - they need to have a load rating of at least that specified by the manufacturer - check the manual.

[Jayton]

About 2 minutes after posting that I read in other posts about needing XL/RF rubber.

[Scorpiorefugee]

Where did you get 4 fitted for

[tim-spam]

....until you try to stop quickly on a wet motorway....

[Jayton]

I ended up getting a vredestein Sportac 3 for

[JohnR]

I ended up getting a vredestein Sportac 3 for

[JDHogg]

I have used Nokians in the past - found that they do give good grip etc in the winter, however, the fronts I had fitted didn't last too long - can't remember exactly but definitely wear much faster than regular summer tyres. They lasted about a year and as I only do about 12k per year I didn't think they were good value all things considered.

 

I've stayed away from winter tyres since these ones, esp' as we get snow relatively infrequently - I just try to have a decent pair of summer tyres fitted with plenty of tread, esp to the fronts. They have been just fine this year, even with all the snow - just need to make sure you don't go around like Speedy Gonzalez ! (Unless you live in Scotland where the snow is much worse, I believe...?)

 

IMHO some of this stuff in the news about needing winter tyres, I think could just be vested Tyre interests trying to drum up more business.