Looking at a trip to Switzerland to celebrate our 25th Wedding anniversary in December and planning to drive from London to Lucerne. What tyres would you suggest for a trip like that please? Currently only have the 1 set of 20" spiders with Latitude Sport 3.
Thanks
Driving to Swizerland
Probably a good idea to check the individual laws for each country you're planning on travelling through as some, like Germany, now have a mandatory requirement for winter tyres in the winter months and will issue fines if you're caught without them. There may also be a requirement carry a set of snow chains in certain location so worth checking that as well. Personally if I were travelling anywhere in or around the alps in December I would want winters on anyway for my own peace of mind.
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Miopyk wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:30 pm Probably a good idea to check the individual laws for each country you're planning on travelling through as some, like Germany, now have a mandatory requirement for winter tyres in the winter months and will issue fines if you're caught without them. There may also be a requirement carry a set of snow chains in certain location so worth checking that as well. Personally if I were travelling anywhere in or around the alps in December I would want winters on anyway for my own peace of mind.
And if you do decide to go for snow chains, I have some for sale here: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=11056
Already set up for 20-inch wheels (Although I would always recommend a trial fit before you travel!)
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I’ll shortly be putting up for sale my set of 20” SD wheels fitted with winter tyres. Just need to get the photos sorted………
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Honestly, I would not bother, by the time you buy a set of Winters plus bought some snow chains it would be cheaper to fly out there and rent locally if you need self drive transport.IMORTAL_Indian wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:05 pm Looking at a trip to Switzerland to celebrate our 25th Wedding anniversary in December and planning to drive from London to Lucerne. What tyres would you suggest for a trip like that please? Currently only have the 1 set of 20" spiders with Latitude Sport 3.
Thanks
It is a pain putting chains on and off any car plus the damn things can cause damage if incorrectly fitted or they work loose.
I have driven all over the Alps from ski resort to ski resort and even with chains it can be a tad butt squirming if the chains fail to grip.
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Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
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