What's the weather like?
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What's the weather like?
Ok, before you all think Sweden is a country were the polar bears lurk in the streets I need to inform you that this is more than we are used to. 50cm in 6 hours.
Yes I have studded winter tyres on the Lexus and they are new. (300km driven.) And I was stuck!
This is my Honda Accord...
Looking out the door.
Yes I have studded winter tyres on the Lexus and they are new. (300km driven.) And I was stuck!
This is my Honda Accord...
Looking out the door.
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Re: What's the weather like?
That's a lot of snow!
We were supposed to have some overnight but it never came.
How long do the studded tyres usually last? Do you have to avoid using them when there's no snow?
We were supposed to have some overnight but it never came.
How long do the studded tyres usually last? Do you have to avoid using them when there's no snow?
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Re: What's the weather like?
Chris, studded lasts longer than unstudded winter tyres, 4-5 years is no problem (unless they wear too much obviously getting illegal) but unstudded is only really good for 2-3 as they turn so hard. (softer rubber composition) Now, I might add this is in colder temps as we get, -10 deg C.
The studded ones are better according to me and most tests in the climate we get, which normally is less snow and more icy conditions. In snowy condition the unstudded is quite ok as long as they are fresh.
According to law we must use winter tyres (studded or unstudded) from 1st of December until last of March if there is winter condition. The fine for not using them is steep, around 80pounds for each tyre. Studded tyres may be used from 1st of October to 15th of April but some streets in various cities have "non-studded zone." Quite complicated really.
Today was chaotic as many cars still are not fitted with winter tyres. For me it was ok as I leave home really early, before most commuters are out there.
The studded ones are better according to me and most tests in the climate we get, which normally is less snow and more icy conditions. In snowy condition the unstudded is quite ok as long as they are fresh.
According to law we must use winter tyres (studded or unstudded) from 1st of December until last of March if there is winter condition. The fine for not using them is steep, around 80pounds for each tyre. Studded tyres may be used from 1st of October to 15th of April but some streets in various cities have "non-studded zone." Quite complicated really.
Today was chaotic as many cars still are not fitted with winter tyres. For me it was ok as I leave home really early, before most commuters are out there.
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Re: What's the weather like?
That looks fantastic, I hope all your British cars are inside.
We are lucky if we get sleet.
We are lucky if we get sleet.
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Re: What's the weather like?
I hate snow.
But I do like looking at pictures of other people suffering with it.
Thanks for sharing.
But I do like looking at pictures of other people suffering with it.
Thanks for sharing.
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Re: What's the weather like?
That's a lot of snow Henrik! Most of the UK grinds to a halt if we get just 5cm of snow! Last proper snow i remember us having was February/March time of 2013 so i reckon we're overdue a fairly heavy snowfall as well.
Could be interesting!
Could be interesting!
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Re: What's the weather like?
Very jealous... love a bit of snow. Not sure we'll get any here this year in London
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Re: What's the weather like?
Too far south Mark! Had some here this afternoon - and hail, sleet and rain! Then the sun came out! Only for 5 minutes though and it was raining again!
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Re: What's the weather like?
Still none here yet, was forecast for the other night but never happened.
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Re: What's the weather like?
Apparently this was a 100 year record for one day in November in Stockholm. I'm not surprised... Some people needed 6-7 hours to get to - or back home from work. And I don't mean people working abroad.
Today, the snow is still here as we are below zero, with maybe a tiny inch addition, but the plows have cleaned the roads and everything works a bit better. To be honest it looks ok in pictures but I really hate it. Oh and my back hurts...
Today, the snow is still here as we are below zero, with maybe a tiny inch addition, but the plows have cleaned the roads and everything works a bit better. To be honest it looks ok in pictures but I really hate it. Oh and my back hurts...
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Re: What's the weather like?
The snow is all gone now.
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Re: What's the weather like?
That's amazing, did it thaw really quickly?
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Re: What's the weather like?
Awww, don't be too upset Henrik! Plenty more on its way apparently!
Not looking forward to it to be honest, especially as i'm struggling to get my Volvo MoT ready.
Not looking forward to it to be honest, especially as i'm struggling to get my Volvo MoT ready.
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Re: What's the weather like?
8-12 deg and a couple of days rain did the trick. I bet Mr Trump rigged the blizzard in the first place. (it came on the night of the election)SJG wrote:That's amazing, did it thaw really quickly?
I don't mind snow. In the alps...scoobyh123 wrote:Awww, don't be too upset Henrik! Plenty more on its way apparently!
Not looking forward to it to be honest, especially as i'm struggling to get my Volvo MoT ready.
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I've believed for a long time that at least one major country has some sort of weather control device so i wouldn't be surprised if you're right about Trump!
As for the Alps, they can have my share of any snow that's going!
As for the Alps, they can have my share of any snow that's going!
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