New Launches
Show Report: CV Show 2012
What a cracking event the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show turned out to be, thanks in no small part to Ford… Read More
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We has just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal… Read More
Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Mercedes vans get a grip with winter tyres
With severe winter weather forecast for the third consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz dealers are offing a full winter tyre service for its van customers. Offering winter tyres from brands like Continental and Pirelli, the Cold Weather Programme also includes a full fitting and tyre management service.Tests carried out by Continental has shown that when the temperature falls below 7°C Cold Weather tyres can deliver a 50 per cent improvement in traction compared to normal radials. Data has also demonstrated that when travelling on normal radials in icy conditions at 20mph, it could take an extra 12 yards (11 metres), or three car lengths, to come to a stop. Braking distance using Cold Weather tyres can be reduced by 10 per cent on cold, wet surfaces and as much as 50 per cent on ice and snow. Additionally, Cold Weather tyres offer a 20 per cent improvement in wear rate when compared to normal tyres if driving on snow- and ice-covered roads.
Prices for a complete set of Cold Weather tyres and steel wheels for a Vito 113 CDi start at £700 plus fitting. Merc also offers the option to store summer tyres either at a business’s premises or as part of the dealer network storage programme.
The following video is courtesy of TyreSafe and although it features cars, it puts across the benefits of fitting Cold Weather tyres.