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Planning for the winter

Now winter has passed, I'm starting to research and plan for next winter.

At first I was assuming that getting rid of my BMW 318D would be the best plan, but I have seen a lot of advice around getting winter tyres.

So, which would be better, getting a new car more capable in the snow, or would winter tyres for the BMW be sufficient?

Asked on 12 April 2011 by jmo21

Answered by Honest John
BMW does winter wheel and tyre packs for this model for about £800 and now is a very good time to buy a set rather than in October/November when demand will exceed supply.

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