Pirelli Winter 160/D

...a good look at the Pirelli website, http://www.pirelli.co.uk/web/default.page

Brand new tyres will need running in, then checking as often as you can, both for pressure, as well as for wear. Nowadays we tend not to rotate our tyres onto different axles, this is a pity because it does even out the wear, making them last longer. One drawback is that all of your tyres will wear out at the same time, and most people prefer to change two ...
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Pirelli is of course the same firm that does the famous calendars, I will resist the temptation to add loads of girlie pics.

I will just mention that your tyres will look better, and for longer, if you use tyre slick, which will give your rubber a wet look, as well as protecting them against the elements..

I normally give the RRP, but in this case, it obviously depends on the size, there are plenty ... more

Before I bought my latest car, I obvoiusly checked the tyres, both for tread, and wear, I noticed that they were all Pirellis. However, what I did not look at was the type, These were WINTER tyres, and that caused me to think if they were the right ones fo all year round. I researched on the net, and found that these were about the best gripping tyres you can get for snow, but was also pleased to see that they offered very good grip in the dry. I am well pleased with them so far, although I cannot comment on their performance on snow or ice as of yet.

They are on very nice Vauxhall alloys, with the balancing weights went on the inside, just as they should be, why is it some fitters fit them on the outside?

Having shopped around, locally and on the internet, I found many places selling bargain price tyres, but you must pay for delivery, plus fitting, plus balancing, plus a new valve, then they charge for you disposal of your old ones. I decided that little saving wasn't worth the hassle.

A good tyre fitter is worth his weight in gold, Mine immediately knows if the steering geometry is wrong, because of his experience, he feels where the tyre is wearing, in some cases it can save premature wear on my tyres, and this can save me a fortune, apart from affecting safety.

Have a good look at the Pirelli website, http://www.pirelli.co.uk/web/default.page

Brand new tyres will need running in, then checking as often as you can, both for pressure, as well as for wear. Nowadays we tend not to rotate our tyres onto different axles, this is a pity because it does even out the wear, making them last longer. One drawback is that all of your tyres will wear out at the same time, and most people prefer to change two at a time.

I don't like the modern trend for having designer tread, and I firmly believe many tyres have tread designed more for looks rather than function. These ones may not have modern designer tread, but I think they look good, not only when they are brand new, but also after a lot of wear.

Most tyres nowadays have a direction of rotation on them, signified by an arrow on the sidewall, these do too, this is very important, so make sure yours are fitted the right way round. It is quite permissable to fit your spare "the wrong way round" for a short trip, but you must keep your speed down.
Just one more thought, do you know what your tyre pressures should be? What it states in the handbook may not always be correct. This is due to the fact that the manufacturers have to state a pressure which is suitable for an average driver with an average load. Yours may be much different, so it is a good idea to have a decent tyre fitter's opinion. If your tyres are wearing on the middle, you have too much pressure, likewise, if just the middle section is wearing, you have too much in them, even though it may be exactly what it says in the handbookbook.

This is just my opinion, they look good, they are affordable, they grip very well in the dry as well as the wet, and don't wear out too quickly. They appear to be everything a tyre should be to me.

Pirelli is of course the same firm that does the famous calendars, I will resist the temptation to add loads of girlie pics.

I will just mention that your tyres will look better, and for longer, if you use tyre slick, which will give your rubber a wet look, as well as protecting them against the elements..

I normally give the RRP, but in this case, it obviously depends on the size, there are plenty of outlets, and websites, just be careful about P&P prices, and allow for fitting.

Thank you for reading, and please check your tyres for wear and for pressure. 

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