Paul wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:46 am
I appreciate it wasn’t very far and the roads were fairly empty but we came back from our local eatery last night at around 10ish, 5 up, and I was still impressed with my 20” summer-shod GTS......must be down to the driver....
Is 'rally driver' another of your very many talents then, Paul!
Nuclear Nick wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:42 am
As I've said before, our 4x4 Yeti on winter tyres has been absolutely amazing in snow. Goes anywhere, no drama, gives complete confidence. Once you've experienced winter tyres in these conditions there's no going back in my view.
I haven't ventured out in the Turbo yet on its winters.....
Nick, will you be planning on getting winter tyres for your 911?
Have thought about it Simon, they're a bit steep though! Will need a decent chunk of discount!
Winter tyres are a no-brainer for me on every car. They are night and day better in adverse winter conditions, not just snow and ice. It amazes me how many people make do without them in the UK, especially when there are endless discussions about what are the best gripping summer tyres available. What about the best gripping winter tyres for the best all year round driving experience?
Today it is actually snowing and I've already passed 2 cars in the ditch along our local road to Silverstone. Winter tyres just make these light snow conditions effortless rather than a nerve racking experience.
I was out walking bright and early for my paper last Sunday and a number cars drove past. One was a Macan. Now traffic noise, unless someone has their foot down hard, is predominantly generated by the tyres and it’s loud - particularly that from big 4x4s. Now we know Porsche publish the dB levels, which frankly I suspect mean little or nothing to most owners, but I’ve never previously been in position to make a comparison.
The Macan was very much quieter than the others - and seriously so!