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      07-17-2011, 07:18 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by barbel View Post
Mario486, tks for such a detailed response on the tyres. Just to clarify: is there is major downside to using M&S above 7C? I was thinking that I could switch to M&S for 3 winter months, but I guess the roads away from the mountains will often be above 7C. Does that mean that I will pay just the penalty just a bit more tyre wear, or is is more complicated than that?
Hi Barbel,

Let's keep it simple : I drive thru the Burgundy Winters and a pair of Winter rubbers on the rear wheels of our X1 SDrive got me out of EVERY SITUATION so far, whether snow or ice. Or even both, uphill.
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