Winter tyres

[npt]

I'm looking to get some winter tyres for my megane, 235/35/19.
Has anyone used the kumho wintercraft wp72? They seem reasonably priced

Cheers

 

[gez 172]

Being Kumho Is a respectable brand - I’d imagine that they are a good choice. IMO.

 

[Rich-D]

I have used the following winter tyres on RWD vehicles:

Michelin Pilot Alpin 3
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4
Vredestein Wintrac Extreme

All 3 were good, not just in snow but in cold damp conditions there is a noticeable improvement in grip.

 

[charltjr]

Whereabouts are you? For much of the winter in the UK unless you're dealing with snow a winter tyre will be overkill and one of the new generation of all season tyres would be a better fit.

You'll give up a little bit in snow and ice performance but gain elsewhere.

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test - Tyre reviews and ratings

For the 2023/24 season, Tyre Reviews has tested ten of the very best all season tyres available. Following on from last years test in 17

www.tyrereviews.com

 

[dangerous dave]

I hope your getting a spare set of rims, the cost to swap the tyres over these days is daylight robbery.

Go grab a set of spare alloys or steels in a smaller size and get cheaper rubber.

My volvo was on 18's, but I stuck on some 16" steels with winters on. The handling in the wet alone was worth the money.

Unless you're sleeping with the local tyre guys, £60 is the lowest I imagine they'll move the tyres.. And I wouldnt trust them not to damage the side walls, likely see a bulge on a sidewall a week later and it'll be YOUR fault.

 

[Rich-D]

I hope your getting a spare set of rims, the cost to swap the tyres over these days is daylight robbery.

Go grab a set of spare alloys or steels in a smaller size and get cheaper rubber.

My volvo was on 18's, but I stuck on some 16" steels with winters on. The handling in the wet alone was worth the money.

Unless you're sleeping with the local tyre guys, £60 is the lowest I imagine they'll move the tyres.. And I wouldnt trust them not to damage the side walls, likely see a bulge on a sidewall a week later and it'll be YOUR fault.

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[npt]

I have used the following winter tyres on RWD vehicles:

Michelin Pilot Alpin 3
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4
Vredestein Wintrac Extreme

All 3 were good, not just in snow but in cold damp conditions there is a noticeable improvement in grip.

I would like these but they are double the price, I know they are better but not sure I need to spend so much, already spend enough on summer tyres 🤣

 

[npt]

Whereabouts are you? For much of the winter in the UK unless you're dealing with snow a winter tyre will be overkill and one of the new generation of all season tyres would be a better fit.

You'll give up a little bit in snow and ice performance but gain elsewhere.

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test - Tyre reviews and ratings

For the 2023/24 season, Tyre Reviews has tested ten of the very best all season tyres available. Following on from last years test in 17

www.tyrereviews.com

I was thinking on them, I'm up in the North east of Scotland, but I work away from home a lot so its not used daily as such

 

[Rich-D]

I would like these but they are double the price, I know they are better but not sure I need to spend so much, already spend enough on summer tyres 🤣

Probably not as important on a FWD car, but as Dave says can you get a second set of wheels in a smaller size?

I dropped from 18's to 17's and went narrower, as tyres are a more common size, thus cheaper and also narrower ones are better in snow.

 

[npt]

I hope your getting a spare set of rims, the cost to swap the tyres over these days is daylight robbery.

Go grab a set of spare alloys or steels in a smaller size and get cheaper rubber.

My volvo was on 18's, but I stuck on some 16" steels with winters on. The handling in the wet alone was worth the money.

Unless you're sleeping with the local tyre guys, £60 is the lowest I imagine they'll move the tyres.. And I wouldnt trust them not to damage the side walls, likely see a bulge on a sidewall a week later and it'll be YOUR fault.

It's around 70 to 80 to change them over from a guy i know, I've been looking for wheels but not much about, and the ones I have seen I'm not keen on paying the price as most are rough as toast or wont deliver, I'll likely get a set next year hopefully or upgrade the wheels, I have been looking for a set but the Meg has a huge offset, and most wheels I like dont, then they would stick out which is a look I don't like

 

[npt]

Probably not as important on a FWD car, but as Dave says can you get a second set of wheels in a smaller size?

I dropped from 18's to 17's and went narrower, as tyres are a more common size, thus cheaper and also narrower ones are better in snow.

Hard to find with the offset or fitment for the car, even upgraded wheels is very hard to find, the styles that are close I don't like, I'll sort some out soon maybe

 

[Rich-D]

Hard to find with the offset or fitment for the car, even upgraded wheels is very hard to find, the styles that are close I don't like, I'll sort some out soon maybe

More choice with a BMW to be fair, loads of wheels for sale in various sizes & offsets.

Like driving a magic carpet on 17's though, having some sidewall flex makes a massive difference LOL

 

[Waitey]

I've ran Hankook Kinergy 4s all rear. Good in snow, great in wet, fine in the dry and in summer.

Easy peasy.

 

[JD]

I bought second season tyres and wheels from Germany eBay. Around £500 for the lot. All with 7+mm of tread and as the point was made above, change the wheels over myself rather than paying £20 a tyre.