Winter tyres and Insurance

Lots of discussion on other sites about the pros and cons of winter tyres, but I came across a post on Motorhomefacts which raised the question of wether you needed to inform your insurer.

The post linked through to a statement released by the Assoc. British Insurers which I have produced here.

www.abi.org.uk/information/con…tment.aspx

It has relevance because AXA require notification and they underwrite Dolmen who many of us use.

Worth looking at.

Davy

Winter tyres or cold-weather tires have a greater percentage of natural rubber and silica to keep them 'soft' and reduce 'hardening' at low temperatures (<5°C) which is a characteristic of all-weather tyres. This 'hardening' contributes to reduced grip on icy roads.
'Soft' winter tyres have less grip, a faster wear rate and poorer stopping power at 'normal' road temperatures, as found in these islands with the exception of a few days each winter.
On balance, good quality 'all-season' tyres, manufactured for the type of climate we have here, would appear to fit the bill here better than 'winter tyres' as used in areas with prolonged periods of sub-zero temperatures and lying snow.

Did they remove it?

Ahh, thanks for that.

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If the link is not working go to

www.abi.org.uk

Look on the right hand side about half way down for 'winter tyres reassurance' and then link through.

Davy