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Winter Tyres Tested Falken

Winter Tyres Tested Falken
Winter Tyres Tested Falken

Winter Tyres Tested Falken

“Falken Winter Tyres: Your Van’s Best Mate for British Winters”

Hey there, everyone!

With the thermometer lowering and the wonderful British weather doing its customary dance of drizzle, downpour, and the rare snow flake, it’s about time we talked about keeping your van steady on the road. Today, I’m focusing on a reliable companion for these slippery conditions:

Falken winter tyres.


Now, I get what you’re thinking: “tyres are tyres, right? “What’s the fuss about the winter ones?” Hold your horses, and I’ll explain why Falken’s winter tyres aren’t any ordinary rubber for your wheels.

A Bit of Tyre 101. Winter Tyres Tested Falken


First, let’s talk about what distinguishes winter tyres. These are not your average tyres. Falken winter tyres are constructed like a delicious Yorkshire pudding, perfectly suited to the job at hand. They’re comprised of a unique rubber combination that keeps them flexible even while Jack Frost is nibbling at your nose. This elasticity provides a better grip on cold, wet, and snowy roads.

Why Falken, you ask? Winter Tyres Tested Falken


Falken tyres are known for their durability and dependability, much like a good cup of coffee. They’re a bit of a dark horse in the tyre industry, but boy, do they deliver! With tread designs that laugh in the face of mud and ice, these tyres are like having a pair of wellies for your vehicle, ready for whatever the weather brings.

Safe and sound. Winter Tyres Tested Falken


Now for the details. Safety. We are all aware that winter driving may be as difficult as a game of cricket on a rainy day. Falken winter tyres include deep grooves and sipes (those tiny gaps in the tread) that effectively disperse water and reduce the risk of aquaplaning. This provides improved control and shorter stopping distances. And when you’re negotiating winding country lanes or busy metropolitan streets, this isn’t just a perk; it’s a requirement.

A Nod to Our Local Charm.

While we’re talking about winter driving, let’s take a moment to appreciate some local winter beauty. Have you ever travelled through the Yorkshire Dales during the winter? It’s like stepping into a postcard. But only if your van is up for the task. With Falken tyres, you can enjoy these gorgeous drives without worrying about your van going Bambi on ice.

Wrapping Up. Winter Tyres Tested Falken

So there you have it. Falken winter tyres are like having a trusted companion along for the voyage. They may not make the cold weather any less British, but they will certainly help you deal with it with a little more elegance and less worry.

Keep your vehicle equipped and ready to withstand the unpredictable British winters. After all, nothing beats the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re ready for whatever the weather brings.

Stay careful and enjoy your driving!

In my opinion, this type of test is often overlooked. So, not only are winter tyres good in the snow and ice,? but drivers are much safer in water-logged road conditions.

Points are often overlooked when driving in the summer and winter. So, how many times have we all been driving along at 70 mph when we are suddenly hit by a huge downpour of rain.

It happens to us all ? However, what is not known is the large number of crashes that occur under such weather conditions.

A to B as fast as possible

These days, we are always in a rush. I am as guilty as any other driver on the road. Fortunately, I always fit winter tyres to my vehicle. Especially, the van that I drive.

For this reason, I am convinced that they have saved me from a crash. So, how many times have we been lacking concentration while driving at speed down our motorways?

Suddenly, the traffic in front has come to a quick and dramatic standstill. We slam on the brakes and hope that our vehicle is going to grip the road and stop.

Wow, that was close?

I must have done this a few times myself. Unfortunately, for some drivers, they don’t stop. Often resulting in a minor pileup. I am convinced that my winter tyres have saved me on numerous occasions.

Winter Tyres Tested Falken
Winter Tyres Tested Falken

Importantly, I always keep my winter tyres on all year. As a result, they give me safety and security . Also, sometimes I have to deliver on dirt roads and farm tracks. These tyres are ideally suited for this purpose.

To finalise, I would recommend that van drivers at least use all-weather tyres all year round. I do admit that the mileage is less, but the safety advantages make up for this.

Find out how Michelin Alpine  winter tyres perform next to all-weather tyres in a Ford Focus in standard wet conditions. Do winter tyres compromise performance if used in temperatures above seven degrees?

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Honda Civic Winter Tyres

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Honda Civic Winter Tyres

Honda Civic Winter Tyres

Honda Civic Winter Tyres
Honda Civic Winter Tyres

2024, General tyre update

Unfortunately, General tyres have become unavailable on the European tyre market. In a commercial decision, Continental, the mother company, has decided to withdraw the product from the European and UK tyre markets.

Some products will be available. Including their range of 4×4 tyres.

Here at Pellon Tyres in Halifax, UK, we first became General tyre retailers earlier in 2016. For this reason, I became disenfranchised with some of the other tyre companies.

If we promote and sell a product, then we require a little loyalty. In my 40 odd years in the tyre business, I have been let down by many tyre companies. However, this is an unusual way to break up a business pact between companies.

I can only suspect. Honda Civic Winter Tyres

Continental had too large a product range and so decided to ditch the General Tyre brand.

Normally, tyre companies suck us in by making promises of special discounts and pricing schemes. When they have sucked you onboard, they then offer your competitors the same deals in your local area. Apollo tyres were a good example of this.

However, if you have your finger on the ball, then these broken promises are easily found and action can be taken.

They seem to accept that when you build their product base in a certain area. They then flood their tyres into your area. Its as old as the hills!

The latest tyre company to do this was Yokohama Tyres. Honda Civic Winter Tyres

We became dealers in the Halifax area. Accordingly, we sold thousands of their tyre products, including many winter tyres. The next thing we knew. Yokohama was selling their tyres online at a highly discounted price.

I was not worried about being let down by Yokohama Tyres because we were able to buy them from a large tyre wholesaler at the same price!

To bring things up to date in 2024, we now have a good working relationship with Falken Eurowinter HS01 Tyres. Honda Civic owners wanting good winter tyres can be confident with this product.

https://www.pellontyres.co.uk/TyreSearch/Details/107138/General+Altimax+One+S
Eric Roberts is a keen blogger about all tyre subjects

Having some fun in my ’07 Civic LX riding on Falken snow tyres. Awesome tyres, awesome price.
Let it snow!

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Winter Tyres Safety Tools-Should I buy winter tyres? – Telegraph.co.uk

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Winter Tyres Safety Tools

Winter Tyres Safety Tools

Winter Tyres Safety Tools

As the temperature drops and thoughts turn to winter, many buyers will be wondering once again whether it’s worth investing in Winter Tyres Safety. Here’s our guide.

This is a good article written with some good sense?

In my opinion the Winter Tyres Safety debate should be non existent. Wherever there is going to be a chance of bad weather. So this includes snow, ice and rain. Of course, winter tyres are one of the biggest safety improvements. Hence that you should make for your car and your family.

In a recent article. I explained how some Canadian insurance companies were giving a discount bonus. Thus, to drivers who were sensible enough to fit Winter Tyres Safety to their cars.

Winter Tyres Safety Tools- Insurance companies know when they are on a winner?

Another recent development that i am not too sure about is the so called “all-weather” tyres that are now appearing on the tyre market. Tyres such as the one in the image, the vredestein Quatrac, have been around for years now and if they were going to be a better option for the genuine winter tyre then the Winter Tyres Safety would have gone out of existence?

I would still recommend that my customers fit a genuine winter tyre and not an all round summer and winter tyre, they do perform as well

winter tyre safety
Snow ploughs will be a common site shortly as winter comes sneaking in?

Winter Tyres Safety Tools in winter, its as simple as that.

In my opinion Winter Tyres Safety is not an issue with arguments any more. There are of course people who just cannot afford them. This is fine, but it may just be worth making a small sacrifice and divert e little money away from other less important things, to be able to afford some winter tyres.

This will ensure that you will be safer if winter strikes with vengeance, and you get caught out in lets say a less hospitable situation without any Winter Tyres Safety, to get you out of trouble.

We at pellon Tyres are now stocking General winter tyres

Eric Roberts

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http://www.pellonautocentre.com/suv-winter-tyres/

Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.telegraph.co.uk