Now that we have two warm weekends it's time to start thinking about winter and I am looking for some ON-road snow tyres for my Range Rover L322.

Was on the cusp of buying Goodyear MTR but reading here
( Goodyear Wrangler MT/R ) it says:

"While Off-Road Maximum Traction tires are branded with the M+S symbol and able to churn through deep snow, their typical oversize applications and limited use of snow-biting sipes in their large smooth lugs can challenge their on-road wintertime traction on packed snow and icy surfaces."

I do about 7,000 miles a year and ideally want to just have one set of tyres for the car...I know winter tyres will wear quickly...but I read reports about MTRs doing 60-70,000 miles which is fine for my use.

Alternatively shall I just get some MTRs or maybe BFG All Terrain (for a bit more road bias) and some snowchains???

They need to be 19" because smaller wheels or cheap steel rims won't fit over the brakes of the L322.

Any ideas?

Where you planning on going? If thinking of alps, then the locals seem to use 2 sets of wheels; the winter set being with "real" snow tyres fitted with "tin-tacks" poking out of the tread. But they`ll last all of 10 minutes on tarmac. Chains, real ones, will damage alloy wheels, and wear out and damage tyres on tarmac. And if they wear and break are liable to damage wheels, brake lines, body work, and any pedestrians within 50 metres. They also require the wheels to be jacked up to be fitted. Not a 5 minute get you out the 5h1t option! I`ve seen these "snow sock" options about, which seem cheap `n` cheerful, but may do for an odd snowy day? If staying UK then are you thinking about the sticks or town driving? Fresh virgin snow can be crossed with M/T or A/T tyres. Once packed hard, into ice, then chains or proper tyres are the way to go. But, I do have it on good authority that there will be a mild winter this year, as the swallows are building their nests with stones , not mud , so looks like they`re planning on staying on..

Hi.

Alps....no....but I was snowed in several times last year and need something that'll get me out of the house, up/down a hill, out through the snowy lanes and on the way to work.

Chains....hmmm. Thinking about it wou're right....maybe not such a great idea, the idea of jacking the car in the cold...and having to take them off again when I hit road that has been gritted makes them not such a great idea.

When you say "Once packed hard, into ice, then chains or proper tyres are the way to go" what's "proper".....the studded fellas (again as you say not great on tarmac)?????

general grabber at2's but not sure they done in your size

That`s what I was meaning. 1. Fresh snow- here for a short time- then melts, or becomes: 2. Compressed snow or ice are- two different beasts.
1. aggressive tyre pattern and away you go.
2. chains or studded tyres .... or day-off work or shovel fulls of salt... but even salt laying on top of ice ain`t much use.. so salt plus elbow grease plus.. nah.. day off work.
I`ll listen to anyone , but once there is ice laid down and the temp is significantly below ..say -4 there are 3 or 4 options: studded tyres, chains, back to bed, or get a sled and a coupla big dogs.

My 03 TD6 has got Goodyear Wrangler M+S 255/55 19's fitted, but I've only had it since March so I don't have any personal experience of the tyres' performance in snow, but the previous owner said he could get about in the snow this past winter with no problems. In fact he said he went for drive in the snow one day 'just because he could'. He was more or less the only thing moving in Reading.

You could always buy a cheap set of 18" wheels from Ebay. The HSE models and police spec models were fitted with 18" wheels as standard.
You could then buy a set of General Grabber AT2's
I used them on my L322, they were spot on in heavy snow in the scottish highlands.
They were good on road, and in all conditions. I'd buy another set in a heartbeat.


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Hi,
I asked myself the same question last winter.

I opted for Toyo All Country tyres. They are Japanese and sensibly priced. M/S rated tyres. They were fantastic. I live in the Pennines so lots of steep hills and no salt!
Never got stuck (or even close) at all. That includes soft snow, packed snow and even sheet ice. Had it all last winter. I expected it to be good up hill but it was also extremely assured down hill on ice.. Obviously your driving style has to respect the conditions but if you do then you wont get stuck with them.

The only downside is a very slight reduction in mpg.

Steve.

Have found these:

Goodyear-Winter Tire-UltraGrip SUV


Which seem pretty good on a number of (admittedly US) websites.