11-04-2014, 02:46 AM | #1 |
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Winter Tyres - when to swap (UK)
Having never had a car with a complete set of summer and winter tyres I'm not sure when the best time is to swap over.
I know the 7 degree rule about the rubber performing better when that is the ambient temperature but I'm interested to get peoples views on when they will swap over. I currently have 20" 469ms Continental Sport Contact 5 Performance RFs on the car and in my garage I have a brand new set of 19” 467ms with Pirelli Scorpion Winter RFs. Thanks in advance. |
11-04-2014, 03:28 AM | #2 |
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I think there are so many variables, every individual circumstance will be different, depending on where you live, where you drive, and what vehicles you have access to.
fwiw, I will change mine around the 3rd week in November, mainly because I know I will be traveling into the mountains for Thanksgiving. If not for that, I could probably keep an eye on the weather forecasts, and wait until early or mid December, depending on what the forecasts say. Conversely, I could also just put them on now, and not drive it if the weather stays warm, since I can drive my M3. Ultimately, depending on your schedule, etc. it seems a person could just wait until the weather makes your decision for you, given that it takes not much time at all to change the tires.
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Well based on the UK and parts of Europe's weather last year you would not have to bother swapping over. Even the previous year there was only a small amount of snow. If you have the tools (trolley jack, torque wrench, etc) you can simply watch the weather and quickly swap them over yourself in an hour at home. As you have the wheels though you may just want to consider tyre wear on the originals in relation to when you want to get rid of your current car. If you use both equally then the tyres will last longer and may have enough tread (depending on time/miles) for px without the vast expense of 4 new tyres. I put my winters on in August as I did not want my original tyres having to be replaced before px time in January 2015. The ride is better and steering lighter with the smaller winters.
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11-04-2014, 08:47 AM | #6 |
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@Baunton I haven't bought my winter set yet, but I will change in December probably. Mainly because I will drive back to Sweden during christmas. If the coming winter are anything like the last one, I doubt that the need for the winter tires will be that great. But as you have the set available, I would recommend changing when the average temperature falls below 5 degrees. But it all depends how dependent you are of the car.
Changing in August like Wing Co did isn't that great as the rubber compound will be too soft jeopardizing the performance greatly. Regards, Niclas |
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PPS: It looks crap on 18" non-off set wheels as well. Last edited by Wing Co; 11-04-2014 at 10:00 AM.. Reason: PPS |
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With that said, I think Bauton are making the correct call. |
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11-04-2014, 01:54 PM | #10 |
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Just put mine on. I have 20 inch mixed Pirelli Scorpion ice and snow run flat on existing rims. Amazed at how quiet they are. Local tyre depot switched them over.
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