I have used Avon and Uniroyal winter tyres in the past and been very happy with them.

Considering all season for my Fiesta on 16 inch wheels. Narrowed down to Maxxis AP2 or Kleber Qudraxer.

Any opinions?

I've never used winter tyres before, but will be ordering some when I get paid next week.

I was going to go for Michelin Cross Climate tyres but I now want to go for 100% winter tyres (not winter legal summer tyres!) so have decided on Yokohama W.Drive V905 as they are the cheapest available on Blackcircles that have good reviews:

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/yokohama/w-drive-v905/205/60/R16/H/96/f?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f%26wintertyre%3d1&tyre=33186277

If you have used Uniroyal and Kleber before with good results, why change brands?

Brand down to tyre sizes available. My car has the tyre pressure valves fitted so wanting to stay on same rims, fit and leave hence why I am going for all seasons. Previously used spare rims for winter tyres.

Brand down to tyre sizes available. My car has the tyre pressure valves fitted so wanting to stay on same rims, fit and leave hence why I am going for all seasons. Previously used spare rims for winter tyres.

Yeah, that's what I'm doing. I see what you mean now.

If I was going for winter tyres I'd probably go for Cross Climates, just so I don't have to worry about having extra tyres to store or worry about changing cars and not being able to use an expensive set of tyres. Although the Cross Climates would be an all year solution, maybe a bit of a compromise but looking at the reviews they are very impressive whatever the weather. They just aren't available in some of the sizes we need.

I managed to pick up a set of pressure monitoring valves for a reasonable price so I have returned to my original plan and buying 15 inch Nokian WR D4 to fit on my spare rims.

My daily commute is 100 miles in total and first part of journey is over the top of the Pennines, winter tyres for me are essential.

If I could had fitted cross climates I would have gone with them.

When I have tried the Nokians on some real snow I will post an update re how they compare to Avon Ice Touring and Uniroyal MS66

I prefer the Avons to Uniroyals.

I managed to pick up a set of pressure monitoring valves for a reasonable price so I have returned to my original plan and buying 15 inch Nokian WR D4 to fit on my spare rims.

My daily commute is 100 miles in total and first part of journey is over the top of the Pennines, winter tyres for me are essential.

If I could had fitted cross climates I would have gone with them.

When I have tried the Nokians on some real snow I will post an update re how they compare to Avon Ice Touring and Uniroyal MS66

I prefer the Avons to Uniroyals.

I've decided on the Nokian WR D4 as well (changed my mind yet again). Best price and the only A rated winter tyre for wet grip.

I've always been a fan of Nokian's & as such just fitted my motor with full set of Nokian Weatherproofs.

Winter tyres - ORDERED!

Well, change of plan again! I did book the tyres but today had to phone and cancel. The tyres ordered were 205/60 and having checked the tyres currently fitted to the car are 205/55! I can't believe I made that mistake but there you go.

Yes I know that fitting 205/60s would have been alright, but I want to keep what is currently fitted as the speedometer is 100% bang on with them and to be honest I would have been very tight financially with £300 coming out of this month's pay cheque.

Next month I'll buy them again (in 55 profile) and also save a bit of money too.

I will be fitting my winter tyres this weekend.

New TPMS valves will fitted to my spare rims and fitted to the car for the first time, how do I train the wheels to the car?

2014 Fiesta Titanium.

Thanks

Ask the tyre supplier they will tell you which is suitable for your car. I use Nokian as I live in Norway and they have good grip in winter conditions. No you cant drive as you do in the dry. Driving speeds in winter are slower here national speed limit for motorway is 70mph. Drivers here are at 60mph and do not brake hard but use the gear box to slow and throttle off. Going into a slide then feet off pedals and steer the car, Yup it goes where you steer it even on ice or deep snow. I've driven on ice and snow with summer tyres and within 50 yards im in a spin and no control. So yes Norway has taught this Englishman a lesson in having winter tyres fitted. Hope the advice helps and good luck to everyone on your choice of tyres.

crossclimate have a for wet grip

Ask the tyre supplier they will tell you which is suitable for your car. I use Nokian as I live in Norway and they have good grip in winter conditions. No you cant drive as you do in the dry. Driving speeds in winter are slower here national speed limit for motorway is 70mph. Drivers here are at 60mph and do not brake hard but use the gear box to slow and throttle off. Going into a slide then feet off pedals and steer the car, Yup it goes where you steer it even on ice or deep snow. I've driven on ice and snow with summer tyres and within 50 yards im in a spin and no control. So yes Norway has taught this Englishman a lesson in having winter tyres fitted. Hope the advice helps and good luck to everyone on your choice of tyres.

60mph? Good luck with that, the BMW lane in bad weather is typically 85+ :P

I don't think using the gears to slow down is even taught by most instructors here, it's surprising how often I get told I have no brake lights because I use the gears to slow down (unless there's people up my rear).

However feet off the pedals? I don't like this; in the words of Clarkson, "POWERRRR!" - Disclaimer: do not actually do this.

I lost it on a motorway about 50mph which was stupid I was doing that speed in snow; but feet were off the pedals and I just steered the car out of it quite gracefully. Good fun but perhaps a little stupid.

I don't go for winter tyres personally as I'm too busy adding power and not saving for safety features :P

Driving Instructors do not teach that for a very good reason & that reason is that there is no indication to following vehicles that your vehicle is slowing down & therefore is potentially dangerous & inconsiderate & shows poor vehicle empathy & is also a test failure.

People shouldn't be so close for it to matter :P

I only do it coming off motorways though where there's nobody behind me; nobody to complain then.