Okay, thanks for explaining. Makes sense.
I checked current tyres - Bridgestone Potenza S001, about 18 months old /4k miles. 205/45/17
I looked up reviews on these and hey were very mixed, but I think these are essentially summer tyres, yes?
So should I ditch them for all-weather, or swap them out with Winter ones?
They are in good nick and I’ve had no issues in heavy rain etc. I got the car in July so not been any winter weather till now.
What dyou think? 
If it were me I’d pick up a second set of wheels and fit either AllSeasons or winters to them. Then use the set with the Potenzas on it , during the spring/summer.
That’s what I’m thinking too. Thanks for all your help. Away to source some smaller wheels…
Any tips? Guide price?
Thanks again.
You could have a look in the buy & sell section here. As well as eBay & FB groups too.
For example, this set could be ideal for what you have in mind 
Thank you - I’ll have a search and see if I can find some a bit more local 
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Really appreciate all your help as I really don’t know this kind of stuff (if that wasn’t blatantly obvious 
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I do love this forum - always someone willing to offer advice 
Hi. I have a set of 195/55/16 Nokian WR D4 tyres on steel wheels for sale. £55 on ebay/Facebook at moment but as a fellow member, you can have them for £40 if interested. 4mm tread on each tyre, still work well. Steel rims are a bit rusty but everything balanced and working. Ready to use. Wheel trims included to keep everything looking pretty! I’m in Glenrothes, so still a bit of a drive for you. These were off my 2010 NC, worked great in the winter but have a new set of alloys with Michelin Cross Climate 2’s on now so these are just taking up space.
They sound perfect, thank you! I’ll message you 
Just an end note to say my new winter wheels are now fitted and I’m ready for whatever the Aberdeenshire winter throws at us!!
Massive thanks to Steve for his generosity and to you all for your support, advice and tolerance of newbies with no clue - ie me!
Let it snow!!
Great result! 
