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Klinkhammer
Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Highlands
Posts: 266
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| Thinking of running winter tyres all year |
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I've read most posting on this subject but still have a couple of questions.
I'm thinking of running wintracs all year but can't see much on how they perform/cope off road (rough tracks and fields) and how good in the summer. I live just north of Inverness and think we only get above 7c for about five months a year, at least it feels like that.
Or should I go for general ATs or Pirelli ATRs and live with compromise in the winter? Read in one post that Pirellis are hard to get, is this right?
Also any recommendations for suppliers up here?
Size is 255 55 19
I think I've totally confused myself at this point, Help!
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 18th Oct 2012 1:21 am |
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dangerdave
Member Since: 23 Nov 2010
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| 18th Oct 2012 7:24 am |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
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We have many customers running Wintrac's all year round down in the south with no problems so would think it would work better for you.  Not as good off road but my customers have had no problems.
Goodyear Duratrac would maybe be a better choice up in Scotland, hard to find though.
General AT is a very good all round choice which is very popular.
Pirelli ATR is another but been pulled from sale in the U.K., if you hunt you may find.
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| 18th Oct 2012 7:25 am |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
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Don't know how far but Jim at Strathern Tyres in Crieff is woth a try.
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| 18th Oct 2012 7:27 am |
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dangerdave
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| 18th Oct 2012 7:35 am |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
 
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I run wintracs 4xreme all year great ride in summer and perfect for winter
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| 18th Oct 2012 8:06 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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I run GG AT2s all year - great tyre, & (not good news for Andy) they are lasting VERY well.
They are currently on 30k + miles, and looking good for c. 50k miles (sorry Andy).
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| 18th Oct 2012 8:10 am |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
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Looks like we will have to send you some nails in the post. 
53,000 miles is the best so far.
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| 18th Oct 2012 8:21 am |
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Looks like you won't need tohunt too hard for the ATR's chaps:
http://disco3.co.uk/forum/topic84909.html
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| 18th Oct 2012 9:15 am |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
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Good spot.
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| 18th Oct 2012 9:18 am |
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Klinkhammer
Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Highlands
Posts: 266
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Dangerdave you said you find factory fit fine, is that Goodyear or Pirelli?
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| 18th Oct 2012 1:53 pm |
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Klinkhammer
Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Highlands
Posts: 266
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Gazellio what mileage are you getting?
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| 18th Oct 2012 1:55 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
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We have customers getting 40,000 from the Wintrac on a D3.
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| 18th Oct 2012 4:48 pm |
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BLFarrar
Member Since: 02 Aug 2006
Location: Deepest, Dankest, Darkest, Dingiest......Le Halifax, West Yorkshire...with strong links to Ireland
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I have had my Wintracs on well over 30 odd k Miles
They work well in all conditions...especially heavy rain & soaked roads (standing water)......they do not aquaplane...
Thoroughly endorse Vredestein...I have used trhe M+S tyres on Volvos for years & years.
One thing they dont do is get noisly as they get worn down...some M+S tyres the tread blocks "lean over" & they sound a bit military at some moderate speeds.
I have wintracs on my disco & will renew with the same in about another 10k miles
Why the hell they arent standard fit or an option from new beats me BREXIT - done properly.
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| 18th Oct 2012 5:05 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
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Keep it quiet or else LT will get you.
100% back the Vredestein tyres.
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| 18th Oct 2012 6:03 pm |
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