Winter tyres on just two wheels?

I would like to buy two spare steel wheels to fit to the front 2 wheels of my Volkswagen Bora in order to fit winter tyres. Can you advise whether this is safe and legal and suggest a preferred wheel and tyre size and manufacturer?

Asked on 18 September 2012 by peter bowen

Answered by Honest John
Extremely dangerous. Only ever fit winter tyres to all four wheels.
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