Originally Posted By meabh
I'll replace the original Avons on my Roadster with Winter tyres.

Is that for all year use? I've done that on the Skoda and it does make a difference.


Yes, I've got Conti winter M&S on the BMW 320 4-Matic and the grip is impressive. Looking on the makers website and talking to tyre specialists my feeling is that:

1. Winter tyres are far better when the road temperature is below 7C
2 Normal tyres are better when the road temperature is above 20C

That leaves the 7 to 20 Window where there is little difference and as far as I can see there are only about 45 days a year when road - not air - temperature is over 20C.

Second reason is that they are better in the wet irrespective of road temperature

Third reason is the tread pattern is more "retro" and would look great on the Morgan.

My only problem is that the Avons on the car have about 15,000 miles left on them... But I may bite the bullet.


Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...