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Does my husband - a rural GP in Cornwall - need 4x4 in the winter, or will winter tyres suffice?
We live in Cornwall, not the Alps, and although we did have some of the white stuff this year we managed, as we had a very nice Land Rover Discovery. Sadly it had to go as it was too costly to run, and our son's learning to drive. My husband is a rural GP so needs to be able to reach his patients. Do you think he could get to most places with a good set of winter tyres or would 4x4 be essential?
Asked on 23 July 2010 by LJ40
Answered by
Honest John
A good set of winter wheels and tyres fitted from November to March will do the trick. They're from about £450 via www.mytyres.co.uk
They're more effective in snow than four wheel drive, though 4WD with winter tyres is more effective still.
They're more effective in snow than four wheel drive, though 4WD with winter tyres is more effective still.
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