I do not work for or know these people – I got 4 brand new conti winter contacts from Ex Tyres in Salford, who sell via ebay. £35 EACH!!!! Car takes odd size tyre and it was pretty hard tracking any down from the usual sources.

When I was there I noticed they had loads of winter tyres, new and part worn, and a container loads was being unloaded with more.

Car is totally transformed driving on snow, as expected.

Good call – look interesting

Do they effect your insurance as a modification or is that an urban myth?

Insurance co’s should be in line with common sense now after last few weeks slating by press.

Do they effect your insurance as a modification or is that an urban myth?

If they are the same size as the original spec tyres then no.

Snow tyres from Salford – whatever next?

Good find, and fantastic price! You’ll notice the difference, in rain and standing water too.

I think it’s an urban myth. Unless the tyres are studded, which might be classed as a modification. Winter tyres are just a slightly softer compound with more aggressive tread.

I think it’s an urban myth.

Well, if you live an urban lifestyle it may well seem so.

you think it is a myth then go on to explain how they are different 😯 and 🙄 and 😆

I’m on the myth right now and I’m feeling goooooooood! 😆

I’ve just realised that CountZero was talking about the insurance premium rise being an urban myth – not the advantages of the tyres themselves!

i was only 21 hours late and had to be told 😳
count zero that level of self restraint and not calling me namesis not acceptable on STW shame on you