On Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:56:54 +0000, Adrian wrote:

Jules gurgled happily,
sounding much like they were saying:

Yep, we usually leave the snow tyres on all year on the car - it doesn't
seem to impact grip during the warmer months, and they seem to wear at
such a slow rate that it probably works out cheaper than having two sets
of wheels (and far less hassle).

I couldn't be dealing with the winter tyres through the summer - not only
is there less grip, but there's a lot more road noise, and the ride's
harsher.

Yes, I am blessed with US roads - loose crap all over them, bumps and dips
and rough surfaces aplenty :-/ I'm used to road noise and harsh ride, and
on that loose stuff I think the deeper tread does a good job at 'cutting
through' to the actual surface beneath (hence the comment about my not
noticing grip being any worse with M+S)

There are quite a few unpaved roads around here that are just dirt, too
(good fun to drive on, but hell on paintwork)