[Andy_o]

Thanks for the replies guys it is a BMW official wheelset through my local dealer bowker who swop them over free of charge ... No complaints

Have to say I am a total convert to winter wheels as it is pretty much unstoppable in the snow ice .. In fact last winter the only time I couldn't get out was when the snow buried the snowplough !

I live about 160m above sea level in the Lancashire hills and on my commute have to go over some high ground where rain can be snow up there.

I find though that the security offered in the cold weather and heavy rain and flooded roads is worth it's weight in gold .. What happens when you live in the wettest part of the uk