Sentences with phrase «winter tyres for»

Not exact matches

«Nigeria is in a tropical region, tyres meant for winter in Europe can not be used in a tropical region like Nigeria.

Firestone says the reason for the tyre's talent in slippery conditions relates to its tread pattern, with specialised sipes used to bite into frost and snow, and grooves - effective at displacing a claimed 32 litres of water at 62mph - exhibiting a clear winter - bias.

«[The WR G4] is first developed for winter conditions,» said Petri Niemi, head of product and price management at Nokian Tyres.

Different manufacturers have different brand names for winter and summer tyres, usually a quick search will tell you which is which.

For this reason, Nokian Tyres introduced the WR family of products in North America with similar characteristics found in Performance Winter products, but with modified compounds to accommodate using these tires 12 months out of the year.»

A set of Pirelli winter tyres have also been homologated for the Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

But only for the richer, classier soundtrack, not the all - wheel drive, because if you really want to go anywhere in the winter months, a set of Sottozeros will do the job better than a four - wheel - drive car on summer tyres.

I never became bored with the challenge, although swapping the standard Bridgestones for a set of Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D cold - weather tyres for the winter months was almost certainly a wise move, bringing a marked improvement in grip, but not so much as to spoil thWinter Sport 3D cold - weather tyres for the winter months was almost certainly a wise move, bringing a marked improvement in grip, but not so much as to spoil thwinter months was almost certainly a wise move, bringing a marked improvement in grip, but not so much as to spoil the fun.

Given the winters (or «cold weather tyres») are designed to operate at temperatures below six to seven degrees, I thought it might have been a little too early for the test to begin.

Winter tyres are designed not just for snow but for temperatures below 8deg C, and a brisk sub-zero cross-country hack is like driving on a warm, dry road.

Historically known for their expertise in the production of winter tyres, they also operate the only permanent winter tyre testing facility in the world.

The tyre has been designed specifically for fitment and use during winter - when the average temperature drops below 7ºC.

All the winter tyres had speed ratings of H or V (up to 130mph and 150mph respectively), so if you have something particularly fast, it's worth opting for a V - rated tyre.

For most over here the reduced economy means it isn't necessary - the standard car doesn't exactly lack grip, and a good set of winter tyres will so a similar job.

As well as monitoring pressures, the system warns drivers if their speed is too high for the tyre pressures or if tyre speed ratings are exceeded on winter tyres.

It should also make it a bit more stable and useable in really bad weather, but given the extra cost, fuel economy and weight penalty you may find a set of winter tyres does the same job for less.

For their part, the winter tyres produced zero noise.

Your Journey We have a range of Winter Wheels and Tyres available for better traction in ice and snow.

One little problem with driving both cars in Bavaria and reporting on them for Australian readers is that they were shod with winter tyres, which won't be fitted to examples sold in Australia.

These include child seats * and dog carriers, Winter Wheels and Tyres, and Spikes - Spiders ®, which are easier to install than tyre chains and provide outstanding traction for safe winter driving on both ice andWinter Wheels and Tyres, and Spikes - Spiders ®, which are easier to install than tyre chains and provide outstanding traction for safe winter driving on both ice andwinter driving on both ice and snow.

AWC system is excellent, sure footed, and goes through snow when you would not think possible (winter tyres fitted) I love the flappy paddles to help select the right «gear» for the situation, or for that extra burst of acceleration.

While these tyres are probably great for long wet winters in the US, I'd swap them for a less obtrusive road tyre for day - to - day use in an Australian summer.

Generally speaking here in the South West of the UK our winter temperatures are not that low for very often and, what with their expense and the hassle of storing the summer tyres, very few people buy them here.