Winter Tyres

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Winter Tyres

Do you think it would be OK to take summer tyres off, and put them back on again in the spring - ie swapping between winter and summer tyres? Trying to save the expense of having an extra two front wheels.

Asked on 22 September 2011 by Stuey123

Answered by Honest John

You need a full set of Winter Tyres. Put them just on the front, then drive down and icy or snowy hill and the car will swap ends.

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