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      11-30-2012, 03:13 AM   #45
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Originally Posted by Mixter View Post
Reading this makes me think I need to get some this year then as opposed to leaving the car on the drive for 2 weeks. I have never been convinced they make they much of a difference but you lot are convincing me otherwise!
Think in terms of cold weather as well. I'm off out in a few minutes, road is damp but under freezing point at present, so there will be ice pockets. Much greater safety factor for stopping and controlling the car.

As a side note the winter run-flats are softer than the summer tyres at colder temperatures so a better ride as well. I run 18" wheels in the summer, 17" in the winter.

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