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Should I choose winter tyres or a car with 4WD?
I travel a snowy/icy route to work over the Pennines. I am debating between a Peugeot 2008 with Grip Control with all season tyres or winter tyres or a Dacia Duster with selectable 4WD mode
I'm considering buying a petrol 2019 2008 for £15,000 or purchasing a new Duster diesel 4x4 for £20,500.
I'm considering buying a petrol 2019 2008 for £15,000 or purchasing a new Duster diesel 4x4 for £20,500.
Asked on 12 April 2022 by Ell
Answered by
Russell Campbell
Winter tyres trump the lot and will be all you need, especially on a car with Grip Control. That said, they'll not perform well in summer so you'll need space to store another set of wheels or tyres. A 2008 with all-season tyres will still be better than a four-wheel Duster on summer rubber.
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