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Winter-tyres

Posts tagged with "winter-tyres"

3 January 2014 in Motoring

How we test winter tyres

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How Which? tests winter tyres

The car slews violently as the tyres scrabble for traction on hard-packed snow. On the inside of the bend, the headlights reflect a wall of solid ice, the glare as white as my knuckles…

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16 November 2012 in Motoring

Are we being pressured into buying winter tyres?

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Which? winter tyre test

Three or four years ago, did you even consider buying winter tyres? Since the cold snaps of ‘09 and ‘10, they’ve become more commonplace, increasingly advertised and recommended. But do you really need them?

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2 November 2012 in Motoring

Bridgestone: new tyre labels must be enforced

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EU tyre labels

With the introduction of new EU tyre labels, you’ll soon have an easy-to-use guide for choosing a car tyre. Andy Dingley of tyre company Bridgestone thinks work still needs to be done for them to be successful.

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11 February 2012 in Motoring

Would you use snow socks to stop you slip-sliding away?

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Car with snow socks

At last it seems there’s a sensible alternative to winter tyres for helping motorists get home in an emergency – snow socks. Have you ever slipped them on or are you yet to be convinced about their effectiveness?

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4 February 2012 in Motoring

Winter driving: is it go or snow-go in your area?

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Motorway covered in snow

With the weather on the turn, we’re expecting some drivers to find themselves facing snowy and icy conditions this weekend. But will you brave the cold weather or should snow be seen rather than driven in?

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15 December 2011 in Motoring

Why we’ve tested winter tyres

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Following on from our previous Conversations on winter tyres, we’ve listened to your feedback and pulled out all the stops to test them. But will winter tyres be the right choice for you and your car?

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28 October 2011 in Motoring

Should you switch to winter tyres?

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Winter tyre

Winter’s on the way, and you’ve probably noticed several tyre makers, car manufacturers and fast-fit centres promoting winter tyres. So should you go out and buy some for your car?

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2 December 2010 in Motoring

Are winter tyres worth the money?

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Car tyre in snow

It’s only early-December and already we’re snowed-in. So should we all be fitting our cars with winter tyres to help us get around more easily – or are they an unnecessary expense that UK drivers can live without?

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