Winter tyres
01-03-2017, 01:53 AM
#22
The Dunlops that worked so brilliantly on the Civic make the 86 feel very wobbly; sort of like putting the incorrect S-02s on the back of an S2000 did. Since the M3 has fundamentally good geometry, I'd imagine it to be quite similar.
It's great fun >10°C, though; like driving on chocolate teapots and you can go sideways everywhere.
01-03-2017, 05:33 AM
#24
Registered User
The block movement of all those little blocks makes them feel soggy too, guess that will warm the tyres up quicker as a benefit
That's a side-effect.
The Dunlops that worked so brilliantly on the Civic make the 86 feel very wobbly; sort of like putting the incorrect S-02s on the back of an S2000 did. Since the M3 has fundamentally good geometry, I'd imagine it to be quite similar.
It's great fun >10°C, though; like driving on chocolate teapots and you can go sideways everywhere.
The Dunlops that worked so brilliantly on the Civic make the 86 feel very wobbly; sort of like putting the incorrect S-02s on the back of an S2000 did. Since the M3 has fundamentally good geometry, I'd imagine it to be quite similar.
It's great fun >10°C, though; like driving on chocolate teapots and you can go sideways everywhere.
01-04-2017, 02:19 PM
#26
Well we are forecast some sub zero centigrade and then some in a week's time. It will be interesting to hear how everyone gets on though I doubt Steve will be using a Lotus to get round his beat 
01-04-2017, 11:39 PM
#28
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Thread Starter
This is what I find interesting. I'm used to 'worrying about it' which is another way of saying driving according to the conditions. I'm conditioned to driving more carefully when it's cold/wet/dark and I don't think any technology can change that mindset and behaviour at this stage in my life.
01-05-2017, 12:13 AM
#29
Registered User
Oh I do that too, I'm definitely not one that thinks now I can drive like it was 20 degrees and sunshine because I've got tc on and winter tyres.
I meant that now I know I'll get there whatever the weather does and if it gets worse during the day I know I'll get home. It's nicer than looking out the window all the time hoping it doesn't start snowing!
I meant that now I know I'll get there whatever the weather does and if it gets worse during the day I know I'll get home. It's nicer than looking out the window all the time hoping it doesn't start snowing!
Last edited by WinFreak; 01-05-2017 at 12:21 AM.
01-05-2017, 01:26 AM
#30
Pity this wasn't a poll there are several schools of thought.
I think every surviving S2000 owner who has used one as daily driver year round will have learned to drive according to conditions, though I agree with Gad the habit is lifelong. But my experience using Norfolk lanes to work and back tells me that every little assistance helps. To be honest the degree of attention needed - on an every second basis - I would not lightly undertake now in a light frisky machine like the S. Although it is a heavier beast, which possibly helps e.g. in motorway downpours it feels secure and planted, the assistance offered by winter tyres for the M makes sense to me. Most road accidents happen within a few miles of home so no chance to warm up slicks.
Reassuring the temperature gauge does negative values Wilf
I think every surviving S2000 owner who has used one as daily driver year round will have learned to drive according to conditions, though I agree with Gad the habit is lifelong. But my experience using Norfolk lanes to work and back tells me that every little assistance helps. To be honest the degree of attention needed - on an every second basis - I would not lightly undertake now in a light frisky machine like the S. Although it is a heavier beast, which possibly helps e.g. in motorway downpours it feels secure and planted, the assistance offered by winter tyres for the M makes sense to me. Most road accidents happen within a few miles of home so no chance to warm up slicks.
Reassuring the temperature gauge does negative values Wilf
