Quoting: Titsy
Everyone at work that used them wee running standard tyres and they worked great. I would say that they are a viable alternative to a set of snow tyres as a just in case measure to be used when needed.
Interesting to know
Did they work okay on the main roads that have been cleared of snow and are just slush?
Quoting: HardRockCamaro
If you want good grip in snow and you can forget sporty looking asymetirc treads for a start.
Yes it's just the tyre size means the range of styles to choose from is very limited, most are the 'sporty' low-profile ones unless you are going to spend £90+each for a 'snow' tyre.. The Falkens below are the closest I have found in budget with a decent tread pattern with an 'all weather' description.
Quoting: HardRockCamaro
as we get more cold days than hot ones I'd biase them that way...
Totally agree
Change of mind again!
Going for the Falken Ziex ZE-912 mainly because of the images of worn tyres I found on Google showed the Yokohama S Drive looks very much like a slick once the outside 'V's have been slightly eroded as there is no real 'tread' cut in the centre of the tyre. Also, the Yokohama's seem to be involved more in the modified car scene - so the guys running 500" rims on a Corsa rate these things - but as I said I am looking for a sensible, long lasting tyre, not something for track-day.
I didn't like the reviews for the Toyo.
The Falken seems to have good reviews and is from an established manufacturer. I think the tread pattern should provide more grip in rain and ice, the reviews I found reflect that thought.
Unless anyone has any real objection and can tell me something I didn't know about these tyres,
I will get them fitted tomorrow