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Hi, I need to buy a set of winter tyres, I'm a little bit confused as the choice is great. What would you recommend and why. I will be driving to central Europe this winter.  What Load index and speed rating I should go for.

hi what size wheels as this makes a big difference in tyre choice ?

255 55 18 Advice need to be based on real experience not on tyre reviews websites.

These are my few options but I'm open to advice. First one is really good price wise.

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/barum-polaris-3-255-55-r18-109-h-xl-fr#70208060
http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/vredestein-wintrac-4-xtreme-255-55-r18-109-v#70525514
http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/continental-4x4-wintercontact-255-55r18-105-h-fr-ml-mo#72513201
http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/dunlop-sp-winter-sport-3d-255-55-r18-105-h-mo-mfs#69290913
http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/bridgestone-blizzak-lm-80-255-55-r18-109-v-xl#71860392

I have Vredestein Xtreme winter on mine 19" great tyre & not badly priced , have you a second set of wheels to put them on as they dont recommend continually changing them ?
  There are loads to choose from just check load speed , & that they have the winter mark on the tyre as some are only M+S mud & snow tyres & some countries wont let you proceed without the marking on the tyres ! As with most things the more you spend the better the result !
  Most tyres are rated by comparison websites so you can check if they are any good or pick a tyre & post it on here some one will probably have used or tried it on here .

hi any of the bottom 4 , what is the load on your car at the moment as it is normally 107 front 111 rear ( written  on the side of your tyres )
ps it is often worth looking at a second set of wheels as it often works out cheaper than paying to get them changed over , also look out for second hand sets as you can save quite a lot if some one is wanting to get rid of them .

I have just  bought 18inch alloys for £100, I want brand new tyres as the  most of the second hand tyres are run on flat and at least 4-5 years old. In my opinon the tyres that are  4 years old are crap.I'm planning to keep the car for next couple years thats why i I would prefer brand new tyres. Barum is a Continental group.

Just been on realoem and it says  255/55R18 105H

Mine are 19" maybe thats the difference .
  You have got a bargain with the wheels , in my opinion the Vredestein are the best !

In the end I went for this Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D 255/55R18 109 V XL, I will  review them in January. Hopefully we will get a loads of snow this winter, at least in Poland