New research identifies high cost and 'too mild' UK weather as key reasons why British drivers are unwilling to commit to winter tyres and wheels

Cost and perceived milder climate highlighted by poll of UK drivers as to why they won’t be buying winter tyres. 25% claim cost is too high 20% believe the weather is too mild in the UK to need them 19% say it is too much hassle to changeInvesting in a second set of wheels and tyres for the colder months is an extra cost that UK motorists are reluctant to commit to according to new research undertaken by tyre manufacturer Falken. Despite the widely accepted safety benefits of winter tyres, over a quarter of male and female respondents stated the higher cost was a reason not to opt