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Winter tyres
In the second paragraph of your advice concerning Winter Tyres, you have given the temperature at which one should consider using these tyres as 70C. Shum mishtake here shurley?
Asked on 11 December 2010 by Abner Mality
Answered by
Honest John
All I can find in my advice is:
If there is any likelihood of severe conditions where you live or where you have to travel, buy a separate set of wheels and fit full 'Winter Compound' tyres from November to March. These are at their best at temperatures below 8 degrees centigrade where standard summer tyres are severely compromised, traction is relatively poor and braking distances are hugely increased.
So what are you referring to? I might be looking at the wrong advice, but this is the latest.
HJ
If there is any likelihood of severe conditions where you live or where you have to travel, buy a separate set of wheels and fit full 'Winter Compound' tyres from November to March. These are at their best at temperatures below 8 degrees centigrade where standard summer tyres are severely compromised, traction is relatively poor and braking distances are hugely increased.
So what are you referring to? I might be looking at the wrong advice, but this is the latest.
HJ
Cold-snap snow-how: Advice on coping with the freezing weather, including videos, facts and winter driving advice.
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