jean-luc LOTTEFIER 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 Hi everybody, As winter tyres are now compulsory in Belgium between November and March, what winter tyres would you recommend (on which rims) for my GT86? thx in advance for your precious help :-) jean-luc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 This is what I've used last 2 winters http://www.gt86.org.uk/forums/topic/798-21st-october-2012-winter-wheels/ see also http://www.gt86.org.uk/forums/topic/1109-winter-tyres/?hl=winter+tyres Alec 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jean-luc LOTTEFIER 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 thx a lot Alec ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 I've never had winter tyres, I used the primacy's last year so I won't be much help here 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 I had 17" CALIBRE Rapide Matt Black wheels with kumho 215/45R17 KW23 91V 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 Yokohama W-drives on old Subaru impreza 16 inch 5-spokes... 205/50R16's I think :-) 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike-p 116 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 I use Michelin Alpin 205 50 17 which behave perfectly and ice, snow and very wet conditions. 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jean-luc LOTTEFIER 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 thanks to all of you I used Michelin Alpin on my Saab 9² as well ... probably the best winter tyres I had so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glynn 2 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 Just to add my 2p, I've used Michelin Alpin A4s (205/50 R16, on 16" rims) on the GT86 for the last 2 winters, and found them a great match for the car too. 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quixote 35 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 215/45R17 91V HANKOOK I*CEPT EVO on OEM 17s...worked perfectly 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bollox 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2014 Nokian make the best - win the annual winter tyre test every year up here in Sweden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jean-luc LOTTEFIER 1 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 I finally ordered the Nokian WR A3 tyres (on ATS Radial Grey 7.5 X 17). I've been said that Nokian are definitely the best :-) thx you all ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 I heard good stuff about nokian 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jean-luc LOTTEFIER 1 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 yes, and they are not the more expensive ones. My dealer (who's a friend) told me I won't regret buying them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyokid 27 Report post Posted September 8, 2014 I have a set of 16" RC Advan wheels 8" et35 Fitted with Goodyear and Continental 225 x 50 tyres Only fitted last winter when there wasn't an issue with deep snow and they gave more confidence Will have to check which model of tyres I have The deeper sidewalls give a bit more flex Stephen 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jean-luc LOTTEFIER 1 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 Thx Stephen ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 I have the Yoko Winter Drives on stock rims in stock sizes. Last winter when I had them on it just wasn't cold enough, so my advice is to maybe get the tyres but wait and see if the weather is looking to go through a cold snap as otherwise they can be a bit of a liability in higher temps. 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jean-luc LOTTEFIER 1 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 yes Lauren, but in Belgium, we are now obliged to get winter tyres ... anyway, they give their best under 7° C and even if we have a soft winter (and I hope so!), they are supposed to be better than the usual ones in these months .. I'll tell you :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 Yep, fair enough. Last year in the UK the temperature was barely under 5C and at 5C winter tyres aren't that good, just IMO. It needs to be closer to freezing in my experience which was for about five days last winter. But, it was a very mild winter so we shall see. 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyokid 27 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 Winter tyre sellers would suggest that they work at anything below 10 degrees, but they would, wouldn't they! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 jean-luc LOTTEFIER reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyokid 27 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 Winter tyres handy on mucky rural roads, more Tractive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyokid 27 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 Organised a christmas meet at Whitby last year and one chap turned up in an SLK 55 on summer tyres, he found it to be fun on the back roads! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 They probably do work, but on the flip side a summer tyre can probably work comfortably until 5 degrees. Which is why people would favour the summer over a winter in them conditions I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 I honestly think the whole hype thing about winter tyres being better at 7 degrees is simply hype. I would take a summer tyre any day at that temperature. But I think the marketing is such in the UK due to it not actually being that cold here. I think winter tyres are better when it is closer to freezing and certainly below freezing they perform better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted September 9, 2014 Quite apart from the "temperature they work at" I've found they clear standing water significantly better than summer tyres, so if we have a very wet winter with lots of water everywhere they will be better suited to the conditions in my opinion - even though they feel a bit softer than a summer tyre and there is a difference in outright grip until you get down to very cold, in the cold (or chilly) and wet I rarely find that the car limits cornering grip, 9 times out of 10 it is the driver... At least in my car... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
