SHAHZ Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 So I just popped out to confirm my tyre size to have a look around at prices for some winter tyres to find M+S on the side which I presume is mud and snow? My question is then, are these winter tyres?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Yes those are winter tyres, are they the ultra grip 7 or 8? I had the 7 on the Corolla and they were excellent in the snow/ice/slush but I wasn't that confident with them in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Is there a need for winters given the relatively mild weather? I've been surprised that our summer tyres still feel absolutely fine (except the Eagle F1s on the Lexus of course which are always useless at the first hint of any cold!) How are the winters feeling in these conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Yes those are winter tyres, are they the ultra grip 7 or 8? I had the 7 on the Corolla and they were excellent in the snow/ice/slush but I wasn't that confident with them in the wet. Friggin result!!! that saves me a good £4-600 notes!!! better stop spinning em!! lool!!! are the m+s a fully fledged winter tyre though? i think i remember reading that they were not? They are defo not the 8 as ive seen them and they specify 8 on the tyre and these dont.... infact they dont say any number/model apart from GY UG! They are runflat as well so they must have set the last owner back a bit, not that im complaining Is there a need for winters given the relatively mild weather? I've been surprised that our summer tyres still feel absolutely fine (except the Eagle F1s on the Lexus of course which are always useless at the first hint of any cold!) How are the winters feeling in these conditions? Never having had them before and the IS not really having any power, apart getting stuck in the snow, i would say no!......based on my e60 thread i said it was getting twitchy and was saying i needed to get some, i dont want to think what it woould be like on summer tyres.... traction kicks in everytime i pull away quick from the lights/roundabout!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Is there a need for winters given the relatively mild weather? I've been surprised that our summer tyres still feel absolutely fine (except the Eagle F1s on the Lexus of course which are always useless at the first hint of any cold!) How are the winters feeling in these conditions? I needed to get at least 2 new tyres for the 17s so decided to get winters in a 16 for now. I'm planning on keeping the car for a few years so they will last me. Yes it is still mild, which compared to the last 2 years makes a change. The ride is actually alot more comfortable on these although being a higher side wall you can't corner as quick! Friggin result!!! that saves me a good £4-600 notes!!! better stop spinning em!! lool!!! are the m+s a fully fledged winter tyre though? i think i remember reading that they were not? They are defo not the 8 as ive seen them and they specify 8 on the tyre and these dont.... infact they dont say any number/model apart from GY UG! They are runflat as well so they must have set the last owner back a bit, not that im complaining They should have 7 or 8 on them unless there is another ultra grip tyre available I'm not aware of. They are definitely winter tyres though if they have M&S on them. You should be able to tell from the sipes and blocky tread pattern as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Never having had them before and the IS not really having any power, apart getting stuck in the snow, i would say no!......based on my e60 thread i said it was getting twitchy and was saying i needed to get some, i dont want to think what it woould be like on summer tyres.... traction kicks in everytime i pull away quick from the lights/roundabout!! You need to ease up on that heavy right foot! But sounds like winters might help you out in that case........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Put a picture up of your tyres Shaz and one of Tony's guys will be able to identify them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Is there a need for winters given the relatively mild weather? I've been surprised that our summer tyres still feel absolutely fine (except the Eagle F1s on the Lexus of course which are always useless at the first hint of any cold!) How are the winters feeling in these conditions? I needed to get at least 2 new tyres for the 17s so decided to get winters in a 16 for now. I'm planning on keeping the car for a few years so they will last me. Yes it is still mild, which compared to the last 2 years makes a change. The ride is actually alot more comfortable on these although being a higher side wall you can't corner as quick! Friggin result!!! that saves me a good £4-600 notes!!! better stop spinning em!! lool!!! are the m+s a fully fledged winter tyre though? i think i remember reading that they were not? They are defo not the 8 as ive seen them and they specify 8 on the tyre and these dont.... infact they dont say any number/model apart from GY UG! They are runflat as well so they must have set the last owner back a bit, not that im complaining They should have 7 or 8 on them unless there is another ultra grip tyre available I'm not aware of. They are definitely winter tyres though if they have M&S on them. You should be able to tell from the sipes and blocky tread pattern as well. They are defo not 8.... mmm cant see 7 on them, will have a closer look tomorrow in the day! Yes they do have the blocky tred pattern and never put 2 & 2 together! Reckpon they got a good 5-6mm on them too! Never having had them before and the IS not really having any power, apart getting stuck in the snow, i would say no!......based on my e60 thread i said it was getting twitchy and was saying i needed to get some, i dont want to think what it woould be like on summer tyres.... traction kicks in everytime i pull away quick from the lights/roundabout!! You need to ease up on that heavy right foot! But sounds like winters might help you out in that case........ Tell me about it, cant help it sometimes though!! yeah defo helped me out, dont need to dish out for new ones Put a picture up of your tyres Shaz and one of Tony's guys will be able to identify them for you. Good point! will take a snap tomorrow in the day light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Here we go.... Can anyone identity these?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Looks like they are 'Eagle' ones, not heard of those before but you can still buy them and they are a winter tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Well spotted!! I didn't even notice the eagle bit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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parthiban Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 From the pics it looks like you have these - interesting they're MB approved (MB doesn't fit run flats?) http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?s_p=Goodyear-EAGLE-ULTRA-GRIP-GW-3-ROF-245_40-R18-97V-XL-runflat_-MOE&details=Ordern&typ=R-147150&cart_id=5091559.110.21087&ranzahl=4&Breite=245&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=40&Felge=18&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=20&Transport=P&dsco=110&Cookie=tyrecomp&sowigan=Wi&rsmFahrzeugart=PKW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 From the pics it looks like you have these - interesting they're MB approved (MB doesn't fit run flats?) http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?s_p=Goodyear-EAGLE-ULTRA-GRIP-GW-3-ROF-245_40-R18-97V-XL-runflat_-MOE&details=Ordern&typ=R-147150&cart_id=5091559.110.21087&ranzahl=4&Breite=245&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=40&Felge=18&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=20&Transport=P&dsco=110&Cookie=tyrecomp&sowigan=Wi&rsmFahrzeugart=PKW Yeap that's the ones, GW3's..... Bloomin ek, £210 a corner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 From the pics it looks like you have these - interesting they're MB approved (MB doesn't fit run flats?) http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?s_p=Goodyear-EAGLE-ULTRA-GRIP-GW-3-ROF-245_40-R18-97V-XL-runflat_-MOE&details=Ordern&typ=R-147150&cart_id=5091559.110.21087&ranzahl=4&Breite=245&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=40&Felge=18&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=20&Transport=P&dsco=110&Cookie=tyrecomp&sowigan=Wi&rsmFahrzeugart=PKW Yeap that's the ones, GW3's..... Bloomin ek, £210 a corner!!! That's not a bad price though for RFT Winter tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Shahz what actual size are you looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 From the pics it looks like you have these - interesting they're MB approved (MB doesn't fit run flats?) http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?s_p=Goodyear-EAGLE-ULTRA-GRIP-GW-3-ROF-245_40-R18-97V-XL-runflat_-MOE&details=Ordern&typ=R-147150&cart_id=5091559.110.21087&ranzahl=4&Breite=245&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=40&Felge=18&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=20&Transport=P&dsco=110&Cookie=tyrecomp&sowigan=Wi&rsmFahrzeugart=PKW Yeap that's the ones, GW3's..... Bloomin ek, £210 a corner!!! That's not a bad price though for RFT Winter tyres? Not really sure tbh, I stopped looking as soon as I found out they are winters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Shahz what actual size are you looking for As above, Tony.... I'm not anymore . Will start keeping an eye out for some 19 or 20" rims!! Tony did you get my pm? Need to get both cars booked in for a geo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 From the pics it looks like you have these - interesting they're MB approved (MB doesn't fit run flats?) http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?s_p=Goodyear-EAGLE-ULTRA-GRIP-GW-3-ROF-245_40-R18-97V-XL-runflat_-MOE&details=Ordern&typ=R-147150&cart_id=5091559.110.21087&ranzahl=4&Breite=245&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=40&Felge=18&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=20&Transport=P&dsco=110&Cookie=tyrecomp&sowigan=Wi&rsmFahrzeugart=PKW Yeap that's the ones, GW3's..... Bloomin ek, £210 a corner!!! Result, they're expensive tyres!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Shahz what actual size are you looking for As above, Tony.... I'm not anymore . Will start keeping an eye out for some 19 or 20" rims!! Tony did you get my pm? Need to get both cars booked in for a geo! Yes.... I thought i replied?..... Give Tony Barber a call at the centre. He knows you well and will look after you price wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 From what I've heard BM's are next to useless in the snow/Ice...bit like the Lex Shahz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hey Pete.... yeah ive heard! im hoping the winter tyres help a little!! How you finding your E60 now you've had it about a year or so now ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Not had it quite that long, but yeah I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 Good stuff...Yeah really enjoying mine too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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