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Mega Winter Tyres thread, all questions here!!

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    #422
    elkido9
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭elkido9


    I want all season tyres but safe ones in winter. Not specifically "winter tyres"


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    #423
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    elkido9 wrote: »
    I want all season tyres but safe ones in winter. Not specifically "winter tyres"

    You have a thread here

    This thread is for winter tyres.


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    #424
    elkido9
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭elkido9


    I know. But didnt get the required info. More experts here


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    #425
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    elkido9 wrote: »
    I know. But didnt get the required info. More experts here

    Let's keep this thread on topic please


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    #426
    Fishtits
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭Fishtits


    elkido9 wrote: »
    I want all season tyres but safe ones in winter. Not specifically "winter tyres"

    BFG AT's are for you.

    Nothing, anywhere, made by anyone, will come near the performace of these tyres for a multi use 4x4.

    They are silent on tarmac.

    Drop their presssure and the Edge digs in big time

    They are serious competitors to the Michelin XM.

    Cheers


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    #427
    SV
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭SV


    Winter tyres..ah as much as I'd love them they're just too expensive this year around.
    I'll stick to not driving this time.


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    #428
    A-Trak
    Registered Users Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭A-Trak


    I've bent tracking arms after sliding into kerbs the last two winters, won't be doing that again.

    4 x part worn Pirelli Wintersports with just under 7mm thread. 205/55/16 (A-Rated)
    €53 a corner fitted and balanced
    IMAG0041.jpg

    4 used teledial alloys picked up from Donedeal - some kerbing but I'm more then happy with them, the Alfas new winter shoes :)
    IMAG0044.jpg

    So you can get fitted out for around €300 if you really want.
    Would also highly recommend the place I picked the partworn tyres up from, super fast on email enquiry and good value, tyreland.ie (No affiliation at all, just wanted to pass on some good feedback.)


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    #429
    Bandara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭Bandara


    Anyone know where I can get 4 tyres studded or whatever is best for severe ice in this size 275/45R20/110 ?

    Thank you


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    #430
    No1J
    Closed Accounts Posts: 783 ✭✭✭No1J


    Hammertime wrote: »
    Anyone know where I can get 4 tyres studded or whatever is best for severe ice in this size 275/45R20/110 ?

    Thank you

    Eiretyres have about 8-10 winter tyres in that size, don't know about studded though.
    €215 - €440 a tyre,:eek:
    The Continental at €380 looks good.


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    #431
    Bandara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭Bandara


    No1J wrote: »
    Eiretyres have about 8-10 winter tyres in that size, don't know about studded though.
    €215 - €440 a tyre,:eek:
    The Continental at €380 looks good.

    Thanks a lot, much appreciated


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    #432
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    Hammertime, you'd be better off with a lot smaller wheel, even then winter tyres wont provide much grip in pack ice, they are better than summers but only 10 - 15%.


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    #433
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    JJJJNR wrote: »
    Hammertime, you'd be better off with a lot smaller wheel, even then winter tyres wont provide much grip in pack ice, they are better than summers but only 10 - 15%.

    275 width, 20" and 110 load rating (well over 3ton?)... Im guess these are going on something like a Q7? 275width will be near useless in snow and ice, though I guess the studs would make up for some of that.


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    #434
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    Wouldn't the studs be useless 95% of the time and destroy the roads ?


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    #435
    kennyb3
    Registered Users Posts: 6,724 ✭✭✭kennyb3


    JJJJNR wrote: »
    Wouldn't the studs be useless 95% of the time and destroy the roads ?
    Studs arent necessary at all


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    #436
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    The Q7 would take minimum 255/55R18 109Y XL wheels and tires etc suggest getting them, no need for studded in Ireland esp with quattro..

    I'm jealous will you come up and get me out Hammertime!


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    #437
    Bandara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭Bandara


    JJJJNR wrote: »
    The Q7 would take minimum 255/55R18 109Y XL wheels and tires etc suggest getting them, no need for studded in Ireland esp with quattro..

    I'm jealous will you come up and get me out Hammertime!

    thanks for the advice everyone, very stupid question: how can I use 255/55R18 on my current alloys ? Or do I need new rims ?

    Sorry, I'm a bit lost with this

    edit: would the above tires be a lot better that my current setup, ie worth the cost?


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    #438
    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,398 ✭✭✭fletch


    Hammertime wrote: »
    thanks for the advice everyone, very stupid question: how can I use 255/55R18 on my current alloys ? Or do I need new rims ?
    You will need new rims


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    #439
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    JJJJNR wrote: »
    The Q7 would take minimum 255/55R18 109Y XL wheels and tires etc suggest getting them, no need for studded in Ireland esp with quattro..

    I'm jealous will you come up and get me out Hammertime!

    There is no way it needs a 109 load rated tyre. 101 is already over what it needs at over 800kg per wheel/corner.

    http://forums.audiworld.com/archive/index.php/t-374380.html
    235/60/18 sound even better and more attainable than 255s.


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    #440
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    Yep I think your spot on, unless HT tows anything which he'll need higher loaded tyres.


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    #441
    Bandara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭Bandara


    JJJJNR wrote: »
    Yep I think your spot on, unless HT tows anything which he'll need higher loaded tyres.

    tows anything?

    Not a chance, I'd dirty me bumper !


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    #442
    hadepsx
    Registered Users Posts: 1,503 ✭✭✭hadepsx


    hi guys any opinions on these hankook winter i-cept evo.thanks.mite get em if good reviews:D
    http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Hankook/Winter-i-cept-evo.htm


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    #443
    49801
    Registered Users Posts: 1,844 ✭✭✭49801


    hadepsx wrote: »
    hi guys any opinions on these hankook winter i-cept evo.thanks.mite get em if good reviews:D
    http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Hankook/Winter-i-cept-evo.htm

    fyi i got a price of 105 fitted for 205/55R16 in hanover tyres in cork


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    #444
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    A-Trak wrote: »
    Would also highly recommend the place I picked the partworn tyres up from, super fast on email enquiry and good value, tyreland.ie (No affiliation at all, just wanted to pass on some good feedback.)

    Went through these guys for mine actually, had them shipped down to Limerick and only got around to fitting them today to a spare set of alloys I have.

    IMAG0277.jpg

    IMAG0276.jpg


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    #445
    hadepsx
    Registered Users Posts: 1,503 ✭✭✭hadepsx


    i got em priced at 85e for 195/65/15" in carlow. so any thoughts on em, are they worth it or shall i go conti winters.


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    #446
    SV
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭SV


    hadepsx wrote: »
    i got em priced at 85e for 195/65/15" in carlow. so any thoughts on em, are they worth it or shall i go conti winters.

    Where abouts in Carlow was that?


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    #447
    Mc Love
    Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    So whats the general consensus on here regarding winter tyres? Are they needed or not?


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    #448
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Mc Love wrote: »
    So whats the general consensus on here regarding winter tyres? Are they needed or not?
    Is the 30page thread full of photos of people fitting Winter tyres not a bit clue?
    :pac:


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    #449
    opinion guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭opinion guy


    Matt Simis wrote: »
    Is the 30page thread full of photos of people fitting Winter tyres not a bit clue?
    :pac:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PU8_1e7s6w


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    #450
    hadepsx
    Registered Users Posts: 1,503 ✭✭✭hadepsx


    sv, i priced em at tallon tyres near coolkenna. pm if u want more details, would u think em hankook winters are any good????


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    #451
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    Matt Simis wrote: »
    Is the 30page thread full of photos of people fitting Winter tyres not a bit clue?
    :pac:

    :pac:


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