On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:06:20 -0800 (PST), olivia blair wrote:

Decent tread ...

Needs definition. See my post from last night, smooth large blocks
are not good, you want lots of sipes. I wonder if large smooth blocks
as found on "performance, go faster" type tyres is a contributary
factor in the bad handling on snow of sporty beamers?

... and some experience of driving in snow ...

Aye, nothing like experience, maybe after last winter a few might
have learnt a bit but I expect the vast majority will still be trying
to get a place in the World Wheel Spinning Championship.

(and a spade in the boot).

Prefer a proper shovel, the raised sides stop the stuff sliding off.
B-) Put mine in the car when I put the winter tyres on the other
day. Did see some plastic plate/gripper things for shoving under
wheels on the web the other day that might be useful but can't
remember where or their name.

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Cheers Dave.
Nr Garrigill, Cumbria. 421m ASL.