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Winter Tyres
Living in the foothills outside Edinburgh (elevation 400ft), the temperature is below 7 degrees centigrade, for at least seven months of the year!
I have seen a good number of cars on Michelin Alpins, and would like to know if it is more cost effective to keep them on all year round... rather than buying another set of alloys and changing wheels twice a year?
I have seen a good number of cars on Michelin Alpins, and would like to know if it is more cost effective to keep them on all year round... rather than buying another set of alloys and changing wheels twice a year?
Asked on 15 December 2012 by 777boeingman
Answered by
Honest John
You can use 'all weather' tyres all year round. Michlin Alpins are usually cold weather only.
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