Winter tires on 2020's ?

[PaulClioSport]

HI all,

tonight i'm gonna pick up a set of Speedline 2020's. Can pick em up for cheap money, now i want to use them as winter wheels and wondering what you guys reckon is a good winter tyre and what size i should go for on the 2020's (same as 2118's) ? The car is not lowered at all now and i think i''l lower it after the winter. After the winter i think i'll refurb the and decide if they suit my flamer.

 

[DannyR]

If you dont expect snow and a lot of standing water around (and you can drive relatively well) R888s all day long! I will be slated for saying it but I ran them for two winters.

Perfectly fine and have a greater surface area than all other tyres!

 

[Kelv]

Danny, your a brave man fella.
Im obviously getting old and don't have the balls for that anymore

 

[DannyR]

As long as you don't try and be a hero and drive like a nob they're perfect!

 

[PaulClioSport]

Last year we had s**t loads of snow here, so snow tyres will be necessary! Advice on tyre site too please

 

[DannyR]

Camskill, and they have a winter tyre section too I believe

 

[Wick]

Heard nothing but good reviews about the Nankang SV2 snow tyres. Don't let the brand put you off!! I'd guess 195/50 15 or 185 with a slight stretch but less rim protection should be about right.

 

[mr.pink87]

R888s in the winter. FLOL

 

[DannyR]

R888s in the winter. FLOL

Have you tried them in the winter?

If no your opinion is invalid!

 

[SkidMarx]

Michelin Alpin, cracking cold weather tyre. Not had chance to try them in snow yet but in cold wet conditions they are fantastic.

 

[SkidMarx]

R888s in the winter. FLOL

Depends what sort of winter you get really!

If its 3 months of snow like last year then no, not R888's (Ive never actually tried them but can imagine)

 

[Matt W]

Only on CS would someone be recommending R888's in a winter tyre thread.

 

[DannyR]

Only on CS would someone be recommending R888's in a winter tyre thread.

Again have you tried them?

For the two winters we had there was a little snow and ice, but driving sensibly they were brilliant!

 

[Pryor]

yoko A048r's absolutely perfect for winter

 

[Fletcher]

Again have you tried them?

For the two winters we had there was a little snow and ice, but driving sensibly they were brilliant!

I've heard that they shouldn't be left out when it's cold, as it damages the rubber?

BTW my R888s are wrapped up in the garage for the winter

 

[Stava]

I've heard that they shouldn't be left out when it's cold, as it damages the rubber?

I have never heard that, and never had a problem with my tyres. The track car spends it's winters in a non-heated garage.

Is your garage heated?

 

[Fletcher]

I have never heard that, and never had a problem with my tyres. The track car spends it's winters in a non-heated garage.

Is your garage heated?

Caution sticker that was on the R888s

securedownload by fletcher10, on Flickr

The wheels and R888's are left in my non heated garage, which does get cold, but nowhere near as low as the temperatures outside.

 

[Stava]

It never gets to -9 in Norwich

 

[Fletcher]

It never gets to -9 in Norwich

It bloody does, I often go up to Ipswich, Norwich in the winter (inlaws life in Suffolk) and it f**king freeezing..lol :rasp:

TBH I was going to use my R888 over the winter, but ended up with another set of wheels/ tyres.

 

[DannyR]

It's only to do with if car being used as the rubber can crack when it's cold and brittle. It's more to do with actually putting the tyre on though!

 

[Matt W]

I'm going to get some second hand racing slicks for winter.

 

[mr.pink87]

FLOL

 

[Keith185]

Have you decided or gotten any further with tyre choice?

Looking to run winter tyres on my 2118, any help on tyre size (thinking 195 50's) and brands would be apprechiated

 

[steve32c]

Winter tyres don't become hard in temperatures under 7 degrees C they remain flexible giving better grip

auto express winter tyre test 2011
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/259582/tyre_test_2011.html

or
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Winter-Tyre-Buying-Guide.htm

Just fitted mine last weekend

 

[PaulClioSport]

Sorry for the late replie, but i purchased a set of these http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/tires/ultragrip-performance/index.jsp?from=tyrefinder
Will fit them next week so aint got any feedback yet

 

[mikekean]

If they are actually 2020's which are magnesium make sure there are no chips or scratches or the salt will eat them to death.

 

[PaulClioSport]

they are 2118's i've found out they're made of aluminum