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You have advocated the use of winter tyres and I wish to purchase same for my son’s 2003 VW Polo 1.2 as he has no experience of driving in the winter. Would you recommend a particular tyre please?
Asked on 18 September 2011 by PG, via email
Answered by
Honest John
I'm using Michelin Alpins. But we have just done a comprehensive feature on Winter Tyres at: www.honestjohn.co.uk/winter-tyres
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Honest John's Guide To Winter Tyres
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