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Which all-weather tyres are best for the Insignia?

I'm about to buy a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia Elite, which comes with 245/45/R18 wheels as standard. I'd like to fit all-season tyres as I've used these before and I think they are great. Unfortunately I can't find anyone who makes them in that size - is there a reason for this or is it likely someone will start making them as all-season tyres gain in popularity?

Asked on 27 October 2014 by Simon

Answered by Honest John
Vredestein is the most likely to make its Quatracs that size. But, yes, the size is a problem. In Germany drivers run on summer tyres for the summer, and cold weather tyres on a different set of wheels for the winter. On a car like an Insignia these would normally be 16-inch steels with 205/55 R16s.

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