What I think is interesting is that quite a few "cold" countries have made proper winter tyres mandatory because they do increase safety by reducing stopping distance. For the Scandinavian countries it is obvious as well as the Alpine regions but for the Germans to make them mandatory is quite a step. I'm not sure whether M+S tyres would be approved in Germany or whether they have to be proper winter tyres.

It is one of those things about probability and consequences. The probability that you "need" a winter tyre is low but when you don't have them and it does cause damage or worse hurt people than the money saved is all of a sudden negligible. I mean fixing damage because your braking distance was just a bit too much could prove costly, the chance that it happens is low though.

I agree with rrdriver, err on the side of caution but everyone is entitled to their own opinion and choice. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!

Looking good - I have the same winter wheels & tyres

Those Vreds are lasting well - I'm on my second set & found that the outside edges on the fronts can wear a bit - or maybe that's just my driving......

they do look nice. Now just to choose a 20" style and sell my 22" OF Tiger. I do quite like the style 11. 2011 5.0SC Santorini Black
2009 5.0SC Santorti Black - Been stolen.
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