tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post395525925752021631..comments2023-08-10T12:55:23.427+01:00Comments on SUBROSA: Wintersubrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-60524235251410417702011-11-06T00:58:00.069+00:002011-11-06T00:58:00.069+00:00That happened to me once Apogee. Now I drive usin...That happened to me once Apogee. Now I drive using gears in bad weather.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-39169863355481613012011-11-06T00:55:04.057+00:002011-11-06T00:55:04.057+00:00Ooops, microdave, I was really speaking about Scot...Ooops, microdave, I was really speaking about Scotland only in this instance. :)<br /><br />I've never used winter tyres before in my 48 years of driving but I have used snow chains often when living in Europe.<br /><br />You're right about these wide tyres though. A few years ago I know someone who bought them thinking they were 'cool' only for him to discover within weeks they had no grip at all.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-48774825145900737302011-11-06T00:50:20.118+00:002011-11-06T00:50:20.118+00:00That's exactly what I've done Nessimmersio...That's exactly what I've done Nessimmersion, bought 4 wheels for the tyres. It saves me the cost of having the tyres changed twice a year at £40 a time.<br /><br />Now that's an idea re insurance. Thanks.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-77371736044011171442011-11-05T18:47:03.961+00:002011-11-05T18:47:03.961+00:00BrianSJ, Not the Section 51 London Hackney Carriag...BrianSJ, Not the Section 51 London Hackney Carriage Act 1831 again. It forbade feeding horses in the street except with a nosebag for oats, etc and by hand with hay. Cabbies can't wee on the streetside rear wheel of their cabs by virtue of the Police Town Clauses Act 1847 either.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358349301959327747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-16135524731160692512011-11-05T14:26:56.707+00:002011-11-05T14:26:56.707+00:00Do remember that the law is an extremely blunt ins...Do remember that the law is an extremely blunt instrument to be used a a last resort, not a first one. Prescriptive solutions such as snow / winter tyres are particularly problematic in law. London hackney cabs are still supposed to have a bale of hay in the boot for the horse.BrianSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613916574661223679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-23796231004286935372011-11-05T10:24:55.755+00:002011-11-05T10:24:55.755+00:00The garage had a look for a leak and found nothing...The garage had a look for a leak and found nothing Richard, but the cure is to put the car in the garage and not leave it on the drive. Saves me scraping ice too.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-9929236462650949942011-11-05T10:23:48.310+00:002011-11-05T10:23:48.310+00:00Brian SJ, I'm told they last about the same as...Brian SJ, I'm told they last about the same as normal tyres but of course depends on how the vehicle's driven.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-15877586324270542742011-11-05T10:22:30.355+00:002011-11-05T10:22:30.355+00:00Joe, I've my handbook sitting here to ensure I...Joe, I've my handbook sitting here to ensure I use the aircon correctly. Seldom use it really.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-74233752768417608772011-11-05T10:21:50.853+00:002011-11-05T10:21:50.853+00:00Brian, many thanks for the information. I've ...Brian, many thanks for the information. I've checked for leaks but can find none. Carpets are dry but I think there must be a tiny leak getting in through the windscreen. Never had a car with such condensation.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-4097424737916349162011-11-05T02:27:28.901+00:002011-11-05T02:27:28.901+00:00Would not a lot of the problem dissappear with pro...Would not a lot of the problem dissappear with proper snow ploughs to sweep the roads instead of modified trucks with immitation bulldozer blades. <br />And how many people lost control of their car when the ABS cut in unexpectedly in snow and the driver lost control of their brakes. ABS is not always a saviour.Apogeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13942349358439102449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-14498882394088158952011-11-04T20:14:29.484+00:002011-11-04T20:14:29.484+00:00"Create some scheme to ensure that all driver...<i>"Create some scheme to ensure that all drivers in Scotland fit their vehicles with winter tyres"</i><br /><br />Oi!!! - Us "informed" drivers South of the border have enough difficulty getting winter tyres as it is - don't make it any worse...<br /><br />As to the other points raised, I have suffered from excessive condensation but tracked it down to a small water leak around the windscreen rubber allowing the carpet and underfelt to become soaked. Silica gel won't deal with this amount of water - finding and curing the leak, followed by removing and drying the affected items is the only solution. <br /><br />Winter (as distinct from Mud & Snow) tyres don't wear appreciably more than normal ones, in my experience. They usually have just as much rubber in contact with the road, unlike the open, block treads of "Mud & Snow" tyres. These were great for ploughing across fields, but not much better in snow or ice. "Winter" tyres, on the other hand, have a different compound (usually involving extra silica) which remains flexible at sub-zero temperatures. Even this won't help much on sheet ice, but on snow they are a hell of a lot better. <br /><br />I speak as a driver (and motorcyclist) of 35+ years experience, who has used various types of M&S and winter tyres all this time. Another bit of advice (for what it's worth) - those wide, low profile tyres that make your car look "cool" are completely useless in winter. They aquaplane easily on slush, and are as much use as a chocolate teapot in snow. Just think - when did you last see a Citroen 2CV stuck in winter? Look at rally cars on winter stages - they also change to skinny tyres...microdavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01352078582764696261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-14839744394122548852011-11-04T20:14:00.151+00:002011-11-04T20:14:00.151+00:00If you buy 4 cheap steel wheels fitted with snow t...If you buy 4 cheap steel wheels fitted with snow tyres & have a shed to store the other set, the reduced wear on your summer tyres if you keep the car for 3-4 years should balance out the cost.<br />Snow tyres are much more effective than winter tyres - winter tyres are designed for cold / wet,why not a compulsory insurance premium on any new car sold with summer tyres?, that would boost all weather tyre fitting.Nessimmersionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055823207765242828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-83079311620497589082011-11-04T19:52:46.637+00:002011-11-04T19:52:46.637+00:00Here's some advice from experience: if your wi...Here's some advice from experience: if your windows mist up heavily, it is probably because you have excess moisture in the car. In my case, it was a window leak that had saturated the carpets in hidden areas. Aircon and turning up the heater will help, but not cure it. Only permanent cure is a) find the leak and stop it, and b) get the inside of ther car completely dried out. Dry, windy day, all doors open as long as possible. If not, put a small 240v fan heater inside on an extension lead with one window open, and leave overnight. Long story short, the inside of the car must be bone dry.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743685798068014455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-83302943967377266062011-11-04T18:50:29.897+00:002011-11-04T18:50:29.897+00:00have gone for a subaru with 4WD and low ratio. wil...have gone for a subaru with 4WD and low ratio. will see how that works and let you know. How long do you think winter tyres last? My understanding is not long.BrianSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613916574661223679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-5201895261721223812011-11-04T17:20:16.466+00:002011-11-04T17:20:16.466+00:00Following on from Brian's excellent tips, if y...Following on from Brian's excellent tips, if you've got AirCon, turn it on <i>whenever</i> you've got a misty windscreen.<br /><br />AirCon isn't just to cool the car in warm weather, it <i>de-humidifies</i> in all weathers.Joe Publichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829909061904690380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-87417484183352164902011-11-04T15:28:26.136+00:002011-11-04T15:28:26.136+00:00Rosie,
There are two ways to cure the condensation...Rosie,<br />There are two ways to cure the condensation problem: increase air temperature and decrease the moisture content of the air. So long as the temperature of the inside of the windscreen is higher that the dew point temperature of the air inside the car, condensation won't occur. Dew point is the point at which air at a given temperature can no longer hold any more moisture, ie 100% Relative Humidity or saturation vapour density. So you could either turn the heater up to tropical house levels or remove excess air moisture by checking for leaks, drying out carpets, absorbing moisture with silica gel sachets and turning the air-con to fresh air instead of recycle. Any of those tips is better than spitting on the inside of your face mask which works when snorkelling.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358349301959327747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-90655131672322405412011-11-04T14:45:31.748+00:002011-11-04T14:45:31.748+00:00That's true Rab. I must put a wee note at the...That's true Rab. I must put a wee note at the end about it. Direct Line didn't charge extra as I told them I was making the car safer.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-46021059542556564892011-11-04T14:44:36.565+00:002011-11-04T14:44:36.565+00:00The employers in this part of the country were mai...The employers in this part of the country were mainly understanding BD and didn't expect everyone to be in on time, although I believe most expected 95% to make the effort sometime during the morning.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-17571792722816630412011-11-04T14:42:34.867+00:002011-11-04T14:42:34.867+00:00Wish it was Oldrightie. :) I'm just on a camp...Wish it was Oldrightie. :) I'm just on a campaign to get the roads safer in winter.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-48776742671205438382011-11-04T14:37:29.101+00:002011-11-04T14:37:29.101+00:00Many insurance companies regard winter tyres as a ...Many insurance companies regard winter tyres as a customisation and will not settle claims unless they are told when you fit them.<br /><br />It will probably involve a premium hike.RantinRabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557178651491442917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-34191321762866734962011-11-04T13:34:16.898+00:002011-11-04T13:34:16.898+00:00Rosa ..
Its one thing to say people deserve to be...Rosa ..<br /><br />Its one thing to say people deserve to be stranded after choosing to ignore information regarding traffic prevalent conditions, however many people have no choice what so ever and will have to travel regardless. <br /><br />Why? <br /><br />Because there are very few employers in Scotland who are going to pay their employees a wage for sitting in the house due to weather conditions - such are the harsh realities facing the vast majority of the working population in Scotland.<br /><br />Other than that - I can find no other critique in your excellent synopsis. <br /><br />Regards as always<br />TBDThe Big Dollophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075390518478908818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-51305685800346667062011-11-04T12:31:38.857+00:002011-11-04T12:31:38.857+00:00Is the winter tyre internet shop yours, Subrosa?! ...Is the winter tyre internet shop yours, Subrosa?! Only kidding. They are a good investment.Oldrightiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192587284458430556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-54123188329162736312011-11-04T10:04:52.274+00:002011-11-04T10:04:52.274+00:00I can't think why the Scottish government don&...I can't think why the Scottish government don't plug into winter tyres Macheath. Yes I understand folks don't have much spare cash but they would recover part of their outlay when selling their car, plus the benefit from safer motoring.<br /><br />Such a policy would also create jobs surely.subrosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151702590329788260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116690042850060767.post-60183587231064401372011-11-04T09:50:49.745+00:002011-11-04T09:50:49.745+00:00Couldn't agree more!
Were winter tyres to bec...Couldn't agree more!<br /><br />Were winter tyres to become compulsory, economies of scale would presumably allow the price to drop.<br /><br />At the very least, winter tyres (and possibly driver training for winter conditions) should be required for anyone who uses their own car to provide a vital service; recent heavy winters have caused great hardship to people relying on carers or medical staff to call several times a day.Macheathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451439759398780345noreply@blogger.com