Results of another Winter Tyre Test:
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Auto-Bild-Winter-Tyre-Test.htm (225/45/17 tested)
Good overview table for 205/55/16
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/16-Inch-Tyres/205-55-16-Tyres.htm
And for 225/45/17
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/17-Inch-Tyres/225-45-17-Tyres.htm
The Nokian WR A3 seem to get a great review as well
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/16-Inch-Tyres/205-55-16-Tyres.htm
And for 225/45/17
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/17-Inch-Tyres/225-45-17-Tyres.htm
The Nokian WR A3 seem to get a great review as well
Good overview table for 205/55/16
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/16-Inch-Tyres/205-55-16-Tyres.htm
And for 225/45/17
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/17-Inch-Tyres/225-45-17-Tyres.htm
The Nokian WR A3 seem to get a great review as well
I'd treat those results with some caution though, as they're just the subjective opinions of a small number of drivers. In the Nokian's case just 2 reviews.
I suspect what happens is that the first time anyone tries a set of winter tyres - whatever make/model - they find them such an improvement over summer tyres that they give them really good ratings.
But that doesn't help differentiate between which individual makes/models of winter tyres are better.
That's where the independent tyre tests come in, testing a range of models in controlled conditions against a prescribed set of tests, to give a good comparison. I personally put more faith in those test results.
That said, Nokian have been making winter tyres for 75 years, and we had good performance from the previous WRG2s, so I expect their latest models will be pretty capable.
I couldn't work out what the differences between the WRA3 and WRD3 were though....
Would be nice to see a few more winter test results to see which are consistently good performers, but I'm not risking leaving it any longer before buying in case the prices fly up (there's a massive surge in interest in them this year on a few forums that I've seen, and Conti are advertising them on mainstream telly now).
Just ordered 6 x Goodyear Ultragrip 8.
4 for our Mondeo's first fitment, and 2 to replace a worn pair of Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds on my Passat.
Ordered them from Camskill this morning and they're already out for delivery tomorrow morning.
Yep i've got my winter wheels ready with last years tyres on and have ordered a 2nd pair of rear tyres for when i rub the existing ones out. Not paying silly prices mid december for them!
had new Dunlop Wintersport 3D's for last winter, probably still got 6mm all round so still got those for this year
the Mrs' Leon is due a set of treads for the fronts......just wondering whether to put 2 winter tyres of the fronts, but these would be on for all year round use
or should i just stick on a pair of quality all season tyres?
the Mrs' Leon is due a set of treads for the fronts......just wondering whether to put 2 winter tyres of the fronts, but these would be on for all year round use
or should i just stick on a pair of quality all season tyres?Fitted my winters yesterday
But not because I think winter is on it's way - the cheapy tyres that were on the set of alloys I bought recently were so downright dangerous in the wet, I figured I'd stick my winters on and wear out the last couple of mm on the fronts (Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds) before fitting the new GY UG8s - which are now in the boot waiting for the first sign of impending winter to get fitted !
Even with only 2mm of tread and temps of 15ºC or more today, the worn-out Wintersports were far grippier than the shitty Prestivos that were on there previously. Shockingly bad.
But not because I think winter is on it's way - the cheapy tyres that were on the set of alloys I bought recently were so downright dangerous in the wet, I figured I'd stick my winters on and wear out the last couple of mm on the fronts (Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds) before fitting the new GY UG8s - which are now in the boot waiting for the first sign of impending winter to get fitted !
Even with only 2mm of tread and temps of 15ºC or more today, the worn-out Wintersports were far grippier than the shitty Prestivos that were on there previously. Shockingly bad.
Anyone tried Falken HS439s. £109 a corner and rated highly. I have read some bad reviews of them but these are from testing in thick snow and ice, I would rather tyres that perform well on cold wet roads as when it does actually snow it is impossible to drive over 30, stuck behind 20 other cars trundling along.
had mine fitted yesterday (nankang sv2's) read some good reviews on them was a bit dubious has i know their summer tyres are called ditchfinders 
but so far so good.
realised how hard my normal tyres (bridgestone re050a's) are as the road noise/bumpyness has reduced dramatically, probably doesnt help that the rears that were on the car were apparently out of shape :|
will give a proper review when the colder weather starts to come in, although i have nothing to compare it too really as its my first winter in an auto + leon last year my ibiza with prestive summer tyres was unstoppable
but so far so good.realised how hard my normal tyres (bridgestone re050a's) are as the road noise/bumpyness has reduced dramatically, probably doesnt help that the rears that were on the car were apparently out of shape :|
will give a proper review when the colder weather starts to come in, although i have nothing to compare it too really as its my first winter in an auto + leon
last year my ibiza with prestive summer tyres was unstoppable 
Here is my story
Placed an order for 4x16" steelies and Goodyear Ultragrip 8s's with mytyres on 10/10/11.
They were showing stock OK at the time, total bill including postage £640.
They said they didnt receive my order until the 17/10/11, kept me waiting and waiting, after several phone calls, they said "they will be with you in a week", this happened THREE TIMES.
After Friday last week went past, nothing came. Today I get an email shown below....
Delticom Limited
Business sector www.mytyres.co.uk
Dear Mr. Modha,
We are sorry to inform you that the order RD 1232****
listed in your order dated 17.10.2011 will be cancelled, because the items are unavailable for delivery.
WHAT COMPLETE AND UTTER ****!
This is the WORST company I have had the displeasure of dealing with via the internet, and I will never ever reccommend them to friends or family, or anybody on the internet!
Needless to say I am pissed off, to make matters worse, they have said it takes 3 days to refund me via paypal.
ANGRY is an understatement, now I am left without winter tyres and steelies and the price has more than likely gone up by at least 25% in that time!!
Placed an order for 4x16" steelies and Goodyear Ultragrip 8s's with mytyres on 10/10/11.
They were showing stock OK at the time, total bill including postage £640.
They said they didnt receive my order until the 17/10/11, kept me waiting and waiting, after several phone calls, they said "they will be with you in a week", this happened THREE TIMES.
After Friday last week went past, nothing came. Today I get an email shown below....
Delticom Limited
Business sector www.mytyres.co.uk
Dear Mr. Modha,
We are sorry to inform you that the order RD 1232****
listed in your order dated 17.10.2011 will be cancelled, because the items are unavailable for delivery.
WHAT COMPLETE AND UTTER ****!
This is the WORST company I have had the displeasure of dealing with via the internet, and I will never ever reccommend them to friends or family, or anybody on the internet!
Needless to say I am pissed off, to make matters worse, they have said it takes 3 days to refund me via paypal.
ANGRY is an understatement, now I am left without winter tyres and steelies and the price has more than likely gone up by at least 25% in that time!!
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