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| stew 46 Member Since: 26 Jan 2012 Location: Wadebridge ,cornwall . Posts: 561   
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I fitted winter tyres on my 65 plate transit , front wheel drive and wow what a difference, it would spin on a wet road before , it’s 155 bhp , but now it grips so much better , and when it snowed down here last year it got me home when cars were getting 4stranded
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26th Jan 2021 11:15am |
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| sharkey964 Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: On a muddy track Posts: 574  
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Sprinters are notoriously bad when its slippery,being RWD.
I have run one for the last 10 years & fitted all sorts of diferent tyres.The biggest improvment for traction is to put a decent amount of weight in the back,500kg or more.
Marc. |
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26th Jan 2021 11:50am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5692 
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A lot of the big food delivery companies who use mercs have winter tyres fitted all year.
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26th Jan 2021 8:28pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970  
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LCV tyres if good have a lot of chunky tread on so are normally pretty good all round, the rear wheel drive is the issue so have you thought about snow socks\ chains? Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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26th Jan 2021 8:35pm |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1599 
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winter tyres help a great deal as does weight
a lot of tyre and site firms use all season ones all year round which are a good compromise |
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27th Jan 2021 7:54am |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970
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All season tyres are a good compromise for all year, but winter tyres should not be used when the temperatures rise above 5 degrees c
I run mine from November through to March then put my summer tyres back on Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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27th Jan 2021 10:26am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4206 
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I use winters, put them on when the clocks change in autumn and take them off when they change in spring. They just get ruined if you use them through summer. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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27th Jan 2021 10:46am |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970
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It’s not just that they get ruined, they overheat easily (even in our colder climate), they become very soft and loose the ability to grip which can make your handling feel unstable and potentially unsafe.
Why would you want more noise, poor fuel economy, poor handling, accelerated wear? You might just as well fit a liquorice all sort 
Click image to enlarge Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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27th Jan 2021 10:59am |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579 
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Thanks. I have a spare set of rims so will put them on there and swap back in the spring.
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27th Jan 2021 6:56pm |
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| drakes Member Since: 09 Oct 2009 Location: Hexham Posts: 111 
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Around our way the ambulances are auto Sprinters and they run winters all year round, I know cause I fit them.
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31st Jan 2021 12:14pm |
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| Bows Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 513  
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I run winter tyres all year round on my fwd transit. They are amazing in the snow and keep me going where others fail. I’ve never had a problem with them in the summer therefore i’d be more than happy to endorse the idea of leaving them on.
I’m currently using Bridgestone blizzak , and would always recommend a quality tyre from a well known manufacturer. 2006 TD5110 station wagon 1995 300Tdi 90 truck cab 1989 90 hard top with 200 tdi 1983 110 hard top 1983 110 Hi cap 1954 107 pick up |
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31st Jan 2021 1:13pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970
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Nothing legally to stop you in this country (yet), but doesn’t make any sense when temperatures rise above 5degrees. So why would you compromise on your vehicles handling and performance and potentially burn them out quickly wasting money?
I like Bridgestone products especially on my bikes, but this is what they say about it..... 
https://www.bridgestonetire.com/tread-and-...year-round Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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31st Jan 2021 2:06pm |
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| Bows Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 513
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My vehicle handles fine on them. I am happy to run them all year. I was giving my own opinion from my own personal experiences. If Bridgestone had their way they’d want you to have different tyres for each of our 4 seasons. 2006 TD5110 station wagon
1995 300Tdi 90 truck cab 1989 90 hard top with 200 tdi 1983 110 hard top 1983 110 Hi cap 1954 107 pick up |
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31st Jan 2021 3:53pm |
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| Bows Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 513
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2006 TD5110 station wagon
1995 300Tdi 90 truck cab 1989 90 hard top with 200 tdi 1983 110 hard top 1983 110 Hi cap 1954 107 pick up |
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31st Jan 2021 3:53pm |
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