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Forum: Italy

Oct 26th 2017, 8:30 am

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4 season tyres

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Posted By GeorgeYoung

Re: 4 season tyres

Fitted them twice in 2 winters. Fiddly but a pair of marigolds go a long way to helping cold fingers fit the chains. On both occasions, they got me home when I'd have stuck without them.

Forum: Italy

Oct 25th 2017, 8:15 am

Replies: 31

4 season tyres

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Posted By GeorgeYoung

Re: 4 season tyres

This certainly isn't the case on the Autostrada del Brennero, where it's winter tyres or snow chains onboard (and obviously they must demonstrably fit your car and be certified by ISO/TUV etc.).
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Forum: Italy

Aug 16th 2017, 6:34 am

Replies: 31

4 season tyres

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Posted By GeorgeYoung

Re: 4 season tyres

For what it's worth, some tests suggest winter tyres are more helpful than having 4-wheel drive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfuE00qdhLA

Forum: Italy

Aug 14th 2017, 10:15 am

Replies: 31

4 season tyres

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Posted By GeorgeYoung

Re: 4 season tyres

If you drive up the A22 Brenner motorway or up the Valle d'Aosta towards Mont Blanc tunnel, you will see big signs advising of the mandatory winter tyre or snow chain regulations, usually between...

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