No it's sir not madam - not sure how to prove that on a forum though
http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/image...happyanim.gif- but no such formality required!!
Mario, re the winter tyres. I guess my environment is a bit different from yours. At home here (Nimes) snow and ice are so rare as to be discounted. It can be torrentially wet though, in the autumn/winter. However, during the winter months I would expect to spend several weekends and a couple of longer trips in the mountains. The alps and pyrannees are each a 3-hour motorway trip from home. I've never used winter tyres before. Based on this lifestyle, would you recommend that I switch to winter tyres for dec-mar... and if so, do these wear out fast - bear in mind that even in the winter months, the majority of my driving would still be on dry, non-mountain roads.
also, what is the practical way to switch tyres - do you get a garage to switch them for you, or do you need to keep another set of wheels?
Your advice is much appreciated,