klondyke Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Does anyone know if there are any garages in Shetland that supply studded tyres or can fit studs to studdable winter tyres? I saw a set on a new shape Subaru Forester last winter and a couple of years ago saw a couple of studded tyres for sale at a garage that no longer seem to be able to do this out da Nort Rod. I know that chains and studs are not allowed on clear roads, but if cuts are applied to the excellent road clearing service we have been fortunate enough to have, there may not be quite as much clear roads as we have been used to! Proper winter tyres perform like daylight and darkness over standard rubber in wintry conditions, but in snow and especially ice, studded winter tyres on each corner seems to offer the best level of performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandcars Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 completely impractical Yes there may be some sections of road that would be suitable and for a short period, but then what? do you swap tyres over when you get to a clean patch or the snow melts?however to answer your question, if you cant find anyone here then id order from south and have them fitted when they get delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Studded tyres are generally a waste up here, we rarely get a spell of snow long and prolonged enough to make them worth while, far better off getting a new set of all weather tyres in my opinion. Ps now that I've said that we will get the worst winter ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 As far as I'm aware it's only the salting of roads prior to snow that is proposed to be cut back? With ploughing and salting of snow covered roads continuing much as before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 JRJ used to fit studs not sure if they still do or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 As far as I'm aware it's only the salting of roads prior to snow that is proposed to be cut back? With ploughing and salting of snow covered roads continuing much as before? I don't think they'll be much of a cutback this year. The SIC's webpage is here http://www.shetland.gov.uk/roadsmaintenance/winter.asp Priorities for gritting and salting http://www.shetland.gov.uk/roadsmaintenance/documents/WinterServicePolicy2008.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I believe that is going to be updated soon ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 It is not very cost effective to grit before the snow, then plough the snow. There can be precautionary gritting if the temp falls below 0 deg. We plough then grit here. The best advice is to only travel if you really need to. There is a link to safer winter driving on the S.I.C. website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest posiedon Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 ^The best advice is to only travel if you really need to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Ha, funny. Most folks do make trips they do not really need to do. I am sure you have an idea about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 ^The best advice is to only travel if you really need to SP sometimes you really do appear to have NO CLUEIt really is fine for you in big city land tae give out advice to those of us who do not have access to your modern comforts.One employer who you know really well gave me a warning for not coming in when the road was closed. If I were to refuse to come in because of a little ice/snow?Just glad I'm not one of the parents weighing up whether or not to send my child to school on untreated roads this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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