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I hear you. But one light snowfall and even some heavy surface water wouldn't see me driving with the original 20s - I'd be in the missus's car. With the 18s and Cross Climates, plus the 4WD, no issue at all. They also perform really quite well in the summer months although I'm no racer these daysI've thought about it, but given how mild the winters have been in Bucks over the last two years there's no need. Further north, beyond the wall, then it'll be worth doing.
You are nuts if you feel you need different tyres in the wet.I hear you. But one light snowfall and even some heavy surface water wouldn't see me driving with the original 20s - I'd be in the missus's car. With the 18s and Cross Climates, plus the 4WD, no issue at all. They also perform really quite well in the summer months although I'm no racer these days
Sorry (to each their own) but... in the context of a heavy, absolutely rapid EV saying Cross Climates "perform really quite well in the summer months" is like saying "Cross Climates perform really well in the summer months compared to Flintstone wheels in the summer months"I hear you. But one light snowfall and even some heavy surface water wouldn't see me driving with the original 20s - I'd be in the missus's car. With the 18s and Cross Climates, plus the 4WD, no issue at all. They also perform really quite well in the summer months although I'm no racer these days
Maybe and I'm aware that the original Michelin tyres are supposed to be good in the wet. Having aquaplaned twice on them I lost a bit of confidence. In the snow, no chance, at least not for me. If you're happy to rely on mild winters, I completely respect your choice. I'm happier knowing that I'm not going to get compromised whatever the weather and with minimal hit on performance. They look decent tooYou are nuts if you feel you need different tyres in the wet.
My point is for those in Southern England we hardly ever get snow, and when we do it's likely to be gone pretty fast. Perhaps if you lived fairly remotely and had a complex drive, but it's about 200m on the level for me to access the A40, and less than a km to the M40.
Maybe not quite as bad as you think and agreed it's not designed to be a performance summer tyre. But it's bloody good and more than adequate for my style of driving, even in the performance model. It's a great compromise IMHO.Sorry (to each their own) but... in the context of a heavy, absolutely rapid EV saying Cross Climates "perform really quite well in the summer months" is like saying "Cross Climates perform really well in the summer months compared to Flintstone wheels in the summer months"
It's not really about snow, but rather the poor performance of the summer tyres in temperatures below 7ºC, particularly in the wet. Your braking distance will be significantly diminished on the A40/M40 when cold even if the road is salted. That's why cross-climate tyres are probably a better choice for many in the UK if you're minded to put different tyres on for the colder months. Each to their own of course.My point is for those in Southern England we hardly ever get snow, and when we do it's likely to be gone pretty fast. Perhaps if you lived fairly remotely and had a complex drive, but it's about 200m on the level for me to access the A40, and less than a km to the M40.
Numerous YouTube videos about it including this one posted by @Dangerous Fish were what finally persuaded me. Some rather hairy experiences with 20" BMW run flats made me consider the idea in the first place.… There are numerous cold weather tests available on the internet comparing tyre performance in cold conditions. …
Numerous YouTube videos about it including this one posted by @Dangerous Fish were what finally persuaded me. Some rather hairy experiences with 20" BMW run flats made me consider the idea in the first place.
Can't say I noticed that myself, but what any individual perceives as undesirable noise in a car is subjective. Either choice will be fine I'm sure.Was also looking at the CrossClimate 2 (as they're a bit cheaper) but have heard reports that the V-shaped tread pattern is annoyingly noisy on the motorway.
Eye opening! Come to think of it the "excursions" I had on the original 20s were when it was wet and cold, albeit not freezing. Happy with my choice of Cross Climates for most of the year. If I do stick the original 20s back on, it will only be for a few months across summer. That said, the rims are not that durable and prone to the odd pothole prang, as well as a bumpier ride. So overall, other than slightly worse aesthetics and a bit less grip if you want to go hooning around (in summer), I'll stick to the 18s for most of my driving.Numerous YouTube videos about it including this one posted by @Dangerous Fish were what finally persuaded me. Some rather hairy experiences with 20" BMW run flats made me consider the idea in the first place.