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What are our options for the snow? I'm thinking of trying to find some thin steels from a regular pug, something thinner________________________________________
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 daver6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 04:38
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro  Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,894 Status: Offline |
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catch the bus, wrap up well tho ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 04:50
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro  Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
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 Carl ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 13:24
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anth
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
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My car was a death trap last year. Was so embarassing i could'nt do more than 5 mph else it would be all over the place. All other normal cars were fine though. Not sure if the 306 is especially poor in the snow or the fact i had paradas on the wheels  |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 13:51
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
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get some tyres like a Michelin Alpin or similar for the winter  oh and learn to drive ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 14:40
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fozzy_255
Senior User  Location: portsmouth/Folkestone Registered: 30 Dec 2007 Posts: 677 Status: Offline |
Post #6
i thought cheap tyres are the best? My old Dturbo with cheap tyres was great in the snow.But the rallye on the other hand is a pig |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 14:50
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berger
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bathurst Registered: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Status: Offline |
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Buy winter tyres for a spare set of cyclones.Or dont bother as its not likely to snow again for 5 years.... ________________________________________ Bang'in 7 gram rocks!I have one gear, GO! |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 15:11
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
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cheap tyres are the shittest!you may have happened upon a tyre with a half decent tread pattern which will help, but the rubber compound of true winter tyres is different. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 15:12
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george23
Regular  Location: Kent. Registered: 22 Sep 2008 Posts: 205 Status: Offline |
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I can vouch for those michelin alpin's, had a set for 'the family car' last winter and were very good. Managed to get a scenic up to a ski resort in the swiss alps with no problems at all! But they are'nt cheap! About £500 fitted for the set! |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 15:41
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anth_gti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: sunderland Registered: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 5,264 Status: Offline |
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I was about to ask about winter tyres also. I need some in 205/55/16 for the megane but I don't know which to look for, the usual sites seem to have a terrible selection.________________________________________ ex white Phase 1 Gti6, killed at cadwell park in November 07 |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 18:14
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ben306
Seasoned Pro  Location: North West Registered: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 2,926 Status: Offline |
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The rallye was fine in the snow as its just ploughed a nice clear route. But the diesel was fun The winter tyres in Canada where something else! had to fit them by law in the winter months! ________________________________________ My 306 Rallye Project ThreadFew recent Youtube track videos, more on my channel Pair of Rallye's doing a few laps of Anglesey Lap of Anglesey Coastal 3 sisters circuit Few laps at Blyton |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 18:18
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blaze wip
Senior User  Location: Hexham Registered: 07 Sep 2009 Posts: 926 Status: Offline |
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Dont take your 6 / Rallye out in the snow if like me you cant drive.It will end in tears. And a bad neck. And a hole in your wallet. And you'll have to drive a Laguna 'cause your missus will decide that it was fate and you should've bought a 'family' car in the first place. /thread ________________________________________ mechanical_repairs wrote: i feel like giving her a good dry bumming session. |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 18:22
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lotek
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
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google rally spares and buy some wrc style gravel tyres ! |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 18:27
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george23
Regular Location: Kent. Registered: 22 Sep 2008 Posts: 205 Status: Offline |
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I think this year we are going to try the Vredestein SNOWTRAC 3 for our new scenic, cheaper than the michelins, but still good reviews! Have you tried looking on Mytyres.co.ukMytyres |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 18:54
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anth_gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: sunderland Registered: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 5,264 Status: Offline |
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george23 wrote: I think this year we are going to try the Vredestein SNOWTRAC 3 for our new scenic, cheaper than the michelins, but still good reviews! Have you tried looking on Mytyres.co.uk Mytyres £110 a corner if I fit them to the spare steelies, or £150 if I put them on the standard 17s, ouch. ________________________________________ ex white Phase 1 Gti6, killed at cadwell park in November 07 |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 19:01
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george23
Regular Location: Kent. Registered: 22 Sep 2008 Posts: 205 Status: Offline |
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Yeah, they are not cheap! Worth remembering if your planning on going over to europe during the winter though, as its illegal and/or your insurance is void if you have an accident with summer tyres. Plus they will hold you responsible for the accident regardless of who was at fault!  |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 19:56
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bennn
Seasoned Pro  Location: Shrewsbury Registered: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,705 Status: Offline |
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Snow chains? That way if it doesnt snow you havent wasted £400 on tyres? If it does you can just put them on and take them off when it goes?________________________________________ Cherry Red 306 HDIChampionship White Integra DC5 Type R |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 20:02
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anth
Seasoned Pro Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
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bennn wrote: Snow chains? That way if it doesnt snow you havent wasted £400 on tyres? If it does you can just put them on and take them off when it goes? Needs to be pretty serious snow to warrent them though. |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 20:06
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bennn
Seasoned Pro Location: Shrewsbury Registered: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,705 Status: Offline |
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anth wrote: bennn wrote: Snow chains? That way if it doesnt snow you havent wasted £400 on tyres? If it does you can just put them on and take them off when it goes? Needs to be pretty serious snow to warrent them though. I dont know anything about them tbh, my old boss said he used them in the alps and it was like driving on a normal day, thinking about it bet they would f*ck your tyres driving round in slush ________________________________________ Cherry Red 306 HDIChampionship White Integra DC5 Type R |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 20:10
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cress87
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 11,360 Status: Offline |
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Have you considered partaking in an arctic survival course in case you get stranded on the M6 for an hour too?It might snow for a day or two in the course of a year and probably less than an inch a time. If it concerns you that much, might as well just get the bus. ________________________________________  You feed beefburgers to swans.  I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 20:41
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ben306
Seasoned Pro Location: North West Registered: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 2,926 Status: Offline |
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Arent snow chains illegal on UK highways? Because they damage the tarmac.Snow socks are another alternative to just get you through the worst of the snow. ________________________________________ My 306 Rallye Project ThreadFew recent Youtube track videos, more on my channel Pair of Rallye's doing a few laps of Anglesey Lap of Anglesey Coastal 3 sisters circuit Few laps at Blyton |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 20:41
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george23
Regular Location: Kent. Registered: 22 Sep 2008 Posts: 205 Status: Offline |
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Iv heard a few people talking about these snow sock things. They are probably the best thing for people staying in the uk. Especially when you consider the costs involved. But if you can afford them, the winter tyres are a very good investment as they are (obviously) best taken back off the car during the summer and can be used for a few years if you look after them! Personally wouldnt be without them on the family car.  |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 20:50
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anth_gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: sunderland Registered: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 5,264 Status: Offline |
Post #23
well the reason I am looking at winter tyres is that last year I had the same 35mile commute as my girlfriend, so in the bad weather I was doing the driving. There was quite a few times when I could have done with more grip, including the time I got stuck and when I was driving up and down the A1 with 2 tyre lines and no other tarmac visible. This year I have left that job so she will be doing it alone.________________________________________ ex white Phase 1 Gti6, killed at cadwell park in November 07 |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 20:56
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george23
Regular Location: Kent. Registered: 22 Sep 2008 Posts: 205 Status: Offline |
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Worth the investment for a bit of extra safety and some peace of mind for you while she's driving alone mate! |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 21:47
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
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I've got some alpins cheap for this winter. Nearly cold enough to use them now. Nearly new plus a set of 16" speedines for 90 quid. ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 8th Nov 2010 at 23:40
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