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| party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311   
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Got sent this today at work for other reasons but thought would post here for interest as tyres are frequently discussed etc....
Sure the boys in the tyre trade are well aware already of what ATS are up to but just in case not 
Quote ATS Euromaster: Motorists Urged to Prepare as Forecaster Predicts the Worst Winter on Record * Reuters is not responsible for the content in this press release. Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:40am EDT ATS Euromaster: Motorists Urged to Prepare as Forecaster Predicts the Worst Winter on Record ATS Euromaster is urging motorists to pre-order cold weather tyres after a meteorologist predicted this winter will “break all records” in terms of snowfall and freezing temperatures. Specialist long-range forecaster James Madden, of Exacta Weather, correctly predicted the harsh conditions experienced over the last two years and gave his forecast to ATS Euromaster as it prepares to fit cold weather tyres in the UK for the second year running. He warns: “The UK is to brace itself for well below average temperatures and widespread heavy snowfall throughout winter 2011/2012 which will result in the fourth bad winter in succession, and will prove to be the worst of them all. “I fully expect records to be broken, with the Highlands of Scotland being once again particularly hard hit. It is vital to start preparing now.” ATS Euromaster’s decision to introduce a system of pre-ordering cold weather tyres follows unprecedented demand last year, when many retailers sold out within days of the first snowfall. From 20 June 2011, motorists can reserve Michelin, Pirelli, Avon or Riken cold weather tyres at their local ATS Euromaster. Customers will pay a 25% deposit, with the balance due when the tyres are fitted in September, October or November. Chris Hufflett, Group Operations Director at ATS Euromaster, says: “With the forecast of another bad winter on the cards we’re confident our pre-ordering system will help car and van owners to guarantee supply and avoid the mad scramble to secure tyres when the wintry conditions return.” ATS Euromaster warns that whilst it has ordered additional stocks, massive demand from mainland Europe – where fitment of cold weather tyres is a legal requirement in many countries – means UK supplies may still run short. Cold weather tyres use a higher concentration of silica to prevent the rubber hardening when the temperature drops below 7°C, together with a specially designed tread pattern which ensures they provide better grip, handling and reduced braking distances in the cold – as well as on wet, snow and ice covered roads. Prices start from £174 for a set of four Riken 145/70 R13 cold weather tyres, including fitting, and are available from 350 ATS Euromaster centres nationwide. To locate your nearest ATS Euromaster call 0800 601060 or visit www.atseuromaster.co.uk James Madden’s forecast is based on major natural factors, including solar activity, and how they impact weather and climate on Earth. His forecasting techniques have attracted significant attention after correctly forecasting seasonal trends in the UK – and following the Met Office’s decision to scrap its own seasonal forecasts in March 2010, after being criticised for failing to predict extreme weather. Madden’s forecasts are shared globally via Exacta Weather, a non-profit weather organisation that comprises a team of meteorologists from around the world. ATS Euromaster James Keeler or Lucy Harvey 020 8647 4467 Unquote Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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20th Jul 2011 9:32pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6485  
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Stop the press! Tyre supplier puts out press release to get people to buy tyres shocker!
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20th Jul 2011 9:34pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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 However winter tyres in winter is no bad thing they arnt snow tyres they are winter tyres |
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20th Jul 2011 9:36pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 
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No worries I'll just throw the chains in the back again
130's have feeling's as well you know  |
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20th Jul 2011 10:08pm |
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| warren Member Since: 14 Oct 2009 Location: East Lancs. Posts: 903 
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They said that last year didn't they? And the year before.... and the year before that... I'm sure they predicted this summer would be an absolute scorcher too, thanks to global warming. Now it's global warmings fault it isn't a scorcher...  |
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20th Jul 2011 11:40pm |
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| noworries4x4 Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Newton Abbot Devon Posts: 1195
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What Summer ?? the 2 warm weeks in late April May ?? If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.
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21st Jul 2011 12:05am |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 
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Bring on the snow
 NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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21st Jul 2011 12:08am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Not yet though eh?  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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21st Jul 2011 9:23am |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101 
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i'll battle through
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21st Jul 2011 7:41pm |
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