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  • Winter tyres

    I know it seems a bit early, but the weather is turning and I'd like to know my fellow grapes are as safe and prepared as they can be.

    If you haven't yet replaced your tyres, or don't already have all season tyres on your car, might be worth thinking about them soon.

    I've just booked mine, and based on last years' anecdotal evidence there's a the possibility of a shortage if you don't get in quick.

    Strong winter tyre demand means shortage, despite increased production

    I know a few folk who swapped over last year and said the difference is astounding.

    Be safe - and if you don't need to drive, don't.
    A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

    BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

    Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.


    What would Vedder do?

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    Good point there Wayne,another thing that will probably suffer stock shortage will be car "snow socks",I jest you not they do exist & they do work.

    A mate had a pair delivered to me last year as deffo needed 4WD to get to his house,I duly delivered & fitted them onto his Passat,then took it for a drive,the difference was phenomenal,wheelspin was almost impossible.
    Easy to fit & remove just remember to remove as soon as you get to dry tarmac

    Check Eblag any or all of ... snow socks/car snow socks/tyre snow socks
    He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

    Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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    • #3
      Good advice Wayne. We bought winter tyres the year before last and, as you say, the difference is staggering. There were days last year when we couldn't have managed to get to the shops without them and there were some years before we had them when this was actually the case
      I can not speak highly enough of them and I would urge anyone who can afford them to get some. I know that it seems like a lot of money but, when the summer tyres are not being used, they are not wearing down so, you don't get any less for your money, if you know what I mean.

      ps, I don't work for Michelin, I just think that they are a brilliant idea
      A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)

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      • #4
        found a demo of snow sock (Vx charge £10 more than e blag suppliers )

        He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

        Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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        • #5
          Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
          Good point there Wayne,another thing that will probably suffer stock shortage will be car "snow socks",I jest you not they do exist & they do work.

          A mate had a pair delivered to me last year as deffo needed 4WD to get to his house,I duly delivered & fitted them onto his Passat,then took it for a drive,the difference was phenomenal,wheelspin was almost impossible.
          Easy to fit & remove just remember to remove as soon as you get to dry tarmac

          Check Eblag any or all of ... snow socks/car snow socks/tyre snow socks
          I have some in my boot, but when the snow's as sporadic as it has been I feel easier with "all season" tyres on. I can add to the assurance.

          Last year we were at Sherwood Centre Parcs under 2ft of snow. The staff where helping dig people out of their car park spaces when it came to leaving day. Lots of cars getting stuck. I looped my snow socks over the top of the tyres, rolled back a bit and I was off. Took them off straight after I got out of the car park as I don't want them to wear out too quickly.
          A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

          BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

          Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.


          What would Vedder do?

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          • #6
            We're looking into them for Himself's car (last year's backward slide down a Sussex hill was terrifying)

            I've heard a rumour that you need to inform your insurance company, as this could be seen as an upgrade? Is that bunkum?
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              I like the look of those, I'm going to let Himself take a look. When it snows here, although we are only yards from a main road, we can't get off the side road and I have to have time off work.
              Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Florence Fennel View Post
                ... When it snows here, although we are only yards from a main road, we can't get off the side road and I have to have time off work.
                Seems like a good enough reason NOT to get them if you ask me
                A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)

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                • #9
                  Yes, when the weather is really bad - like more than half an inch of snow pleeeeeeeease stay off the roads. I hate getting stuck behind stranded cars!


                  *Ducks
                  All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                  Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post
                    Yes, when the weather is really bad - like more than half an inch of snow pleeeeeeeease stay off the roads. I hate getting stuck behind stranded cars!


                    *Ducks
                    You could always be charitable and pull them out with the landy
                    Last edited by cardiffsteve; 26-10-2011, 05:25 PM.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by cardiffsteve View Post
                      You could always be charitable and pull them out with the landy
                      I do, mate, I do!
                      All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                      Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                      • #12
                        I had a vision of you driving past sticking two fingers up to them

                        I'm not saying your'e a nasty lady

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                        • #13
                          That's the whole point, I can't get past them!
                          All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                          Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
                            We're looking into them for Himself's car (last year's backward slide down a Sussex hill was terrifying)

                            I've heard a rumour that you need to inform your insurance company, as this could be seen as an upgrade? Is that bunkum?
                            I think it's bunkum, but wouldn't surprise me if unscrupulous insurers tried it on.

                            Tyres : Winter tyres in the UK - The AA
                            A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

                            BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

                            Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.


                            What would Vedder do?

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by scarey55 View Post
                              Seems like a good enough reason NOT to get them if you ask me
                              Well yes Scarey I agree, but not when I have run out of annual leave and I have to take it unpaid

                              Originally posted by cardiffsteve View Post
                              You could always be charitable and pull them out with the landy
                              A stranger once asked a friend of ours to help to push his car. His reply was "No chance mate, I mean, would you offer me a lift if it was raining?"
                              Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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