Cold Weather Tyres
Why Choose Winter Tyres
For the first time, a range of winter tyres will be stocked at centres everywhere, as HiQ attempts to drive home another safety message to motorists.
Not only do the items offer an invaluable defence against whatever Mother Nature throws on roads, but they also provide drivers with some welcome savings, as the products provide far greater fuel economy.
Marketing Manager Geraldine McGovern said that a successful winter tyre campaign in Holland was proof that the product is of value for motorists across the UK.
She said: "The Netherlands' winter tyre market is a well known success story. A small, relatively flat country, similar to the UK, Holland does not experience bad winters; however, for the five month period, from November to March, winter tyres are in higher demand."
Geraldine concluded: "Research shows there is a prominent need to replace summer tyres in November, to something more suitable. Winter weather has adverse effects on driving, regardless of the level of snowfall. Accident rates are significantly higher during the winter season and the use of summer tyres means that braking distances are longer."
Contact your nearest HiQ centre for more information.
7°C Reasons to Fit Goodyear Cold Weather Tyres
- Improved performance at temperatures below 7°C
- Greater aquaplaning resistance on wet and slushy roads
- Shorter stopping distances on ice, snow and wet roads
- No loss of performance or comfort in normal conditions
- Increased tyre life
- Legal requirement when driving abroad*
- Proven technology from a brand you can trust
More Reliable than the British Weather
Because the British winter is so unpredictable Goodyear Cold Weather Tyres are designed to improve performance in all driving conditions at temperatures below 7°C. You might be surprised to see how many days saw temperatures fall to 7°C or below between October 2009 and March 2010, in some cases they equate to around 5 months a year**.
- Yorkshire
- 149
- Northern Ireland
- 154
- North East
- 161
- South West
- 133
- South East
- 138
- London
- 129
- Wales
- 131
*Mandatory in Austria, Switzerland, Italy (Val d'Aosta), Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany. ** Met office data 2010
The Big Freeze
Book a Free Winter Health Check
We'll check the follow:
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Tyres
Visual check of wear and treads and tyre pressure check.
Advise suitability for driving conditions.
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Battery
Check condition and voltage level.
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Windscreen
Check of front and rear wiper blades/washers.
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Lights and horn
Working order of lights, indicator and horn.
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Fluids
Check and advise on engine oil, brake fluid and screen wash.
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Brake pads
Check shoes and discs.
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Coolant system
Check condition of hoses and radiator.
Check and advise on anti freeze.