I have Michelin alpin latitudes - had them last year when went looking for snow to have some fun. Have to say they were amazing, give you much more confidence. You still have to be careful but I feel much more in control with them on. 3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic, Corris Grey with contrast Santorini Black Panoramic Roof, lunar interior, privacy glass, upgraded Meridian system, cooled 18 way front seats, heated steering wheel, adaptive xenons, large screen wash bottle.

Gone: 3.0 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black, Ivory/Lunar interior, grand black lacquer finish, HK Logic 7.1 Surround, Privacy Glass, Adaptive Xenons, heated steering wheel.

Gone: Jaguar XF Luxury, Pearl Grey, Dove Interior

Ive just bought some winter tyres for Mrs 555 car from this company http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/ Although its a Uk website they come direct from Germany. Ordered on Tuesday afternoon, delivered Thursday morning Free delivery. Cheapest price ive ever seen for tyres. Just thought i'd share the bargain and experience.

Good find Ady  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

I bought mine from them before xmas and also found them excellent and cheapest around

I ordered snow around same time but still waiting  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!

Nice of you to share Muddy  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

I wasn't sure about advertising commercial company on here but now Ady has done it thought I would add my opinion  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!

Just pulling your chain  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Muddy, you bought tyres from all over the Uk when looking for winter tyres didn't you Before you got the tyres from Tyre Leader. As Beano says, good of you to share...

 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!

For what its worth I bought 2 Pirelli assimetricos 19x255/50 for £170 each delivered free from Spain _ Am---n.

I have used Vredsteins for the last 5 years, here and abroad and swear by them. Got the last two sets from AJS4x4 - good price and service.

Follow up on my last post - when abroad I kept the Vredsteins on all year with no problem (though a bit sticky over 35 degrees). Has anyone had any issues with insurers through keeping winter tyres on all year? Given the UK summers I don't see any technical issues (and I have read there is no problem with using Vredsteins year-round) but we all know how insurers will try to wriggle out of liability on the most spurious grounds.

Sounds like a question for your own insurance company Having said that, the operator won't have a clue what you are on about and just say "yes ok, its not a problem".

As others said above, tyreleader.co.uk indeed has the best prices (for winter tyres at least). For example Pirelli and Vredestein. However, I noticed those tyres have "DOT number" 2011 which means the production date is 20th week of 2011 (ref Pirelli User Guide).

So question for tyre experts: are these too old for winter 2014/15 onwards or is age affecting performance a thing of the past if tyres were stored correctly?

^^^ Come on guys ... I was expecting some sort of reply at least from the serial tyre buyers by now
Even if it is "we've just checked our own DOT labels and now don't think we got a great deal afterall"