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8th October 2015, 04:15 PM
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Indeed, what Ainars said. And summer tyres wear faster when it's cold.
Winter tyres are typically better from about 7C or less even in the dry and you'd be surprised how early in Autumn it regularly gets that cold before sunrise. And how far into spring before it's warmer. With SWMBO about to retire (and no longer having to be ready to drive 100 miles to the in-laws at any time of day or night whatever the weather) I'll be doing less driving in those cold hours of darkness so the winter wheels may not go on quite so early this year. We'll also have the luxury of just sitting at home if the weather is cold and unpleasant.
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