Thought this might be of interest

https://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/c...tabs=false Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Interesting that Dunlop and Nokian are listed as acceptable makers of Winter tyres but Vredestein aren't.

This may be why -

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Land Rover Approved Winter Tyres are specially developed to work at an optimum level at low temperatures and due to a unique tread design ensures increased traction in heavy rain, snow and ice. In addition, the braking distance of winter tyres in snow is up to 10% shorter than summer tyres.

Maybe Vredestein did not meet the standard required - I have read they are poor in wet braking  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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Just saying what I read when researching mine

2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-...e-Test.htm

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7th: Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme
Total: 15 / Dry: 6 / Wet: 4 / Snow: 5
Positive: Very low rolling resistance, short braking on snow, good aquaplaning.
Negative: Long stopping distances on wet roads, poor wet cornering, high noise.

The Nokian is studdable, that's probably why it's on the list.

Interesting to see the Duratrac is shown on the Disco list as being snowflake marked. That might be a useful "winter off road" option although a chat with the insurer would be a good idea as size and speed rating are out of spec for the RRS.

If I get pure winter tyres next year I'll go away from the Vred. The market has increased and the Wintrac seems to have been left behind a bit. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed