fat haggis Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 testing my universal winters on the 981 this is the 3rd car these winter will be used for ... just put them on not cleaned them yet just out of storage ... went for a quick test drive and all was well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Very cool Sam (although I do think your new 20's are easier on the eye!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge50 Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 A bit early for snow even in Scotland isn't it ! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I like the blue and black combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 +1 for the colour combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Just because you aren’t going on the Borders run there’s no need for a snow dance just yet!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I won't be doing any sacrifices to the snow god's just yet. I'm only testing them on the car .as they haven't been on the car before. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 are those tyres the correct profile for the 981 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Patt said: are those tyres the correct profile for the 981 ? probably not , ❌but they are not rubbing or anything like that ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 shout if it throws any errors or upsets the traction control etc - I need to buy replacement rears on my winters and would like to go for a non standard size too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I like it. What wheel and tyre size are they mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_zx9r Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 I do like the blue / black combo, given me an idea for my winters , when i get them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 12 hours ago, daz05 said: I like it. What wheel and tyre size are they mate? 18 mate. This is the 3rd car they have been on 2 987 cars and now 981. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Are they 7.5 ET 50 ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 58 minutes ago, daz05 said: Are they 7.5 ET 50 ish? The fronts may be, but the rear should be at least 9" and a lower offset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 I'll go to car and get sizes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 255/40/r18. On rear 225/40/r18 on front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Was puzzled about universal winters until I read about three cars. Wondered if they were high temperature mud and snow tyres or something.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefocke Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 All tyres are compromises. Can't have great summer performance, great track handling, snow and ice performance, and economical price all in one tyre.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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