 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| radar wrote: |
The storage question seems to have gone unanswered, for those that have two sets of tyres what’s the best way to store them?
Any advice would be appreciated as I’m about to go this route, yes I did try to get all season, but that’s another story. |
@radar, depends upon whether the tyres are fitted to rims or not.
If you're storing tyres only (ie not on a rim) then they should be stood up, preferably on a tyre rack, and even the biggest car tyres don't need turning.
Tyres fitted to rims should be stored flat and can be stacked up to five high, just put a layer of cardboard between 'em. Pirelli and Michelin both recommended storing them at their usual pressures.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I think I've posted this pic before but for those wondering what the difference is tread wise between performance summer and winter tyres then:
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@spyderjon, thanks, on rims 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Je suis un Skieur wrote: |
| DanishRider wrote: |
There is actually an Y version of the CC2, that goes up to 300 km/h  |
Yes, but not in the Tesla 19" size/load rating as far as I can tell.
The CC2 for my Audi 19" wheels are Y rated, as are the GY Vector 4S and a few others. This wasn't the case a few years ago so AS technology has moved on. But not enough to deal with EVs' torque issues by the look of it. The profile's slightly taller for the Tesla vs Audi so I assume that that in combination with the higher EV load rating and an all season compound creates an issue. There seem to be plenty of summer tyre options for the Tesla 19" that are Y rated. |
The 255/45R19 for the Model Y is available as Y rated:-)
https://www.daekleader.dk/bildaek/michelin/crossclimate-2/245-45-r19-102y-1179146
Might add that I know plenty of Tesla owners that have these tyres with the 240 rating with no issues.
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@DanishRider, er, that link is for a 245/45 R19 102 XL. The correct spec is 255/45 R19 104 XL. You can fit them but your speedo will read high and good luck with any insurance claim after fitting a tyre with a lower load rating than factory.
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| Je suis un Skieur wrote: |
| @DanishRider, er, that link is for a 245/45 R19 102 XL. The correct spec is 255/45 R19 104 XL. You can fit them but your speedo will read high and good luck with any insurance claim after fitting a tyre with a lower load rating than factory. |
Got 240 version myself, but according to my tyre-pusher, then load index 102 is perfectly acceptable and within spec of a Model Y.
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| Je suis un Skieur wrote: |
| @DanishRider, er, that link is for a 245/45 R19 102 XL. The correct spec is 255/45 R19 104 XL. You can fit them but your speedo will read high and good luck with any insurance claim after fitting a tyre with a lower load rating than factory. |
But you are right - I got the wrong size tyre in that link.
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If you are planning on acquiring separate wheels then it probably makes more sense to fit all-seasons if you’re intending to go to the Alps. The issue is the conditions at your destination and on approach to it, not the absence of snow en route. Winters will still be useful even in the UK given their superior wet weather performance. However, it’s worth saying there is a degree of overlap between all-seasons and winters - many brands of winters are warm-biased and I wouldn’t suggest everyone needs full Nordics or snow-biased winters.
I think the OP mentioned storage: here’s my solution using a set of four tyre brackets from Amazon that cost less than £40 if I recall:
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My take on the subject is that winter and all-season tyres are much better in the wet so even if there is no snow they are worth it. Summer like we have just had they are worth it in the summer too. I used to swap over but my new car had TPS and I went argh and fitted Goodyear Vector4 and was done with it. When it comes to all seasons some are more biased to winter than others. So for example the Vector4 are more winter biased than the Michelin Cross Climates. Living in Scotland I regularly drive in the Highlands in winter so went with the Vector4.
As for chains, my view is if you can't fit them without moving the car forget it. Based on personal experience you will inevitably get stuck first and if you need to move the car to fit chains then you are in a pickle.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thought I would give this a bump for no other reason than we have not had a tyre discussion for a week or so. 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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