bridgestone re050 snow test.
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first real bit of snow/icy slush with these tyres, quite possibly the worst tyres for snow ever, not too bad on 'dry' compact snow, but wet slushy stuff almost comedy, I wasn't expecting miracles with these, but ffs.
I don't usually use my car in snow, but had no choice today, dug it out, slowly crept down our extremely steep long hill no probs, just 1 or 2 moments of lost traction, but going back up the hill
lets just say i was suitably embarassed but a clio, fiesta, and corsa who skidded and scrabbled their way to the top. Me, I managed about a quarter of the way before having to reverse down. Winter tyres for me as soon as the ******* become available for a normal price.
I don't usually use my car in snow, but had no choice today, dug it out, slowly crept down our extremely steep long hill no probs, just 1 or 2 moments of lost traction, but going back up the hill
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On my way to london i tried going in the third lane that no one was using due to the slush and snow, i thought to myself ive got a subaru no problem, little did I know RE070's are probably the worst tyres to have in this weather
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first real bit of snow/icy slush with these tyres, quite possibly the worst tyres for snow ever, not too bad on 'dry' compact snow, but wet slushy stuff almost comedy, I wasn't expecting miracles with these, but ffs.
I don't usually use my car in snow, but had no choice today, dug it out, slowly crept down our extremely steep long hill no probs, just 1 or 2 moments of lost traction, but going back up the hill
lets just say i was suitably embarassed but a clio, fiesta, and corsa who skidded and scrabbled their way to the top. Me, I managed about a quarter of the way before having to reverse down. Winter tyres for me as soon as the ******* become available for a normal price.
I don't usually use my car in snow, but had no choice today, dug it out, slowly crept down our extremely steep long hill no probs, just 1 or 2 moments of lost traction, but going back up the hill
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The good thing about RE050s is the wear rate. Got 20k miles on fronts and 30k miles on rears on wifes Alfa GT.
What has the verdict been on the Goodyear Assys or Vredesteins in the snow as I am stuck between which to choose when mine need replacing
What has the verdict been on the Goodyear Assys or Vredesteins in the snow as I am stuck between which to choose when mine need replacing
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Am considering wacking some of these on: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motors...Tyre/1790/2236
are these road legal?
are these road legal?
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just swapped my re050(felt like i was driving on ball bearings) to winter Nokian W+ 225/45/17,what a difference,stops,corners and goes.Highly recomended. paid £80 a tyre but prices have rocketed,at one point they peaked at £300 each on Mytyres
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Peoples lack of understanding amazes me, with some comments I have had from people that know what cars I have.....
My new shape Mondeo has RE050's on it and they are good tyres in conditions other than snow / ice. People then ask me why I don't drive the Scoob in such conditions as it's 4WD. Firstly, it matters not whether it's 4WD.... if it freezes it slids as much as a 2WD car. Also it has RE070's fitted.... great in the dry and fine in the wet.... but come snow, you can forget it. Scoob has remained in the garage and will stay there until it thaws.
My new shape Mondeo has RE050's on it and they are good tyres in conditions other than snow / ice. People then ask me why I don't drive the Scoob in such conditions as it's 4WD. Firstly, it matters not whether it's 4WD.... if it freezes it slids as much as a 2WD car. Also it has RE070's fitted.... great in the dry and fine in the wet.... but come snow, you can forget it. Scoob has remained in the garage and will stay there until it thaws.
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Peoples lack of understanding amazes me, with some comments I have had from people that know what cars I have.....
My new shape Mondeo has RE050's on it and they are good tyres in conditions other than snow / ice. People then ask me why I don't drive the Scoob in such conditions as it's 4WD. Firstly, it matters not whether it's 4WD.... if it freezes it slids as much as a 2WD car. Also it has RE070's fitted.... great in the dry and fine in the wet.... but come snow, you can forget it. Scoob has remained in the garage and will stay there until it thaws.![Big Grin](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
My new shape Mondeo has RE050's on it and they are good tyres in conditions other than snow / ice. People then ask me why I don't drive the Scoob in such conditions as it's 4WD. Firstly, it matters not whether it's 4WD.... if it freezes it slids as much as a 2WD car. Also it has RE070's fitted.... great in the dry and fine in the wet.... but come snow, you can forget it. Scoob has remained in the garage and will stay there until it thaws.
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amen.
brakes still have same contact area on an impreza the same as any car.
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I put some 225 45 17 m + s remoulds on my spare alloys. This year my car will go anywhere last year on the bridgestones it wouldn't leave my drive. Best £198 for all 4 I've spent. In the dry they are scary though.
Also bought a Jimny for £800 put it in 4x4 low box and its unbelievable. Loving the snow.
Also bought a Jimny for £800 put it in 4x4 low box and its unbelievable. Loving the snow.
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Here is video of driving Subaru at snow with Nokian Hakkapeliitta http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCr9V...eature=related
Seen that one a while back, one of my favs. Note his big grin when he pulls alongside his mate at the end. Think we have all had that feeling...though not the snow lol
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i have just put a set of avon zv5's on mine and have been pleasantly surprised by them since there not a winter tyre. havent had any scary moments that i havnt induced myself as yet.
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Peoples lack of understanding amazes me, with some comments I have had from people that know what cars I have.....
My new shape Mondeo has RE050's on it and they are good tyres in conditions other than snow / ice. People then ask me why I don't drive the Scoob in such conditions as it's 4WD. Firstly, it matters not whether it's 4WD.... if it freezes it slids as much as a 2WD car. Also it has RE070's fitted.... great in the dry and fine in the wet.... but come snow, you can forget it. Scoob has remained in the garage and will stay there until it thaws.![Big Grin](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
My new shape Mondeo has RE050's on it and they are good tyres in conditions other than snow / ice. People then ask me why I don't drive the Scoob in such conditions as it's 4WD. Firstly, it matters not whether it's 4WD.... if it freezes it slids as much as a 2WD car. Also it has RE070's fitted.... great in the dry and fine in the wet.... but come snow, you can forget it. Scoob has remained in the garage and will stay there until it thaws.
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I have goodyear eagle f1's on and they are terrible in the snow/ice i think
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I have RE070's not had any major problems as just drove within what I hope are the limit of the tyres and only do essential journeys, although I have just picked up a set of cheap winter tyres and when the weather clears a little will pick up some spare alloys I am buying and put those on till about March, should have learnt my lesson last year but left it to late, at least if this is the last snow for this year I will be prepared for next,
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I know from previous experiences that my Bridgestone RE050's are not much good in snow but this afternoon I managed to drive up a very steep hill to my house, passing two neighbours who had abandoned their cars at the bottom of the hill
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first real bit of snow/icy slush with these tyres, quite possibly the worst tyres for snow ever, not too bad on 'dry' compact snow, but wet slushy stuff almost comedy, I wasn't expecting miracles with these, but ffs.
I don't usually use my car in snow, but had no choice today, dug it out, slowly crept down our extremely steep long hill no probs, just 1 or 2 moments of lost traction, but going back up the hill
lets just say i was suitably embarassed but a clio, fiesta, and corsa who skidded and scrabbled their way to the top. Me, I managed about a quarter of the way before having to reverse down. Winter tyres for me as soon as the ******* become available for a normal price.
I don't usually use my car in snow, but had no choice today, dug it out, slowly crept down our extremely steep long hill no probs, just 1 or 2 moments of lost traction, but going back up the hill
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Any decent tyres, or is the winnter dudes the only real way to go?
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