me whining about winter tyres and speed ratings etc
Because you'd be crazy going top speed on snow?
The answer was already given by Kat:the whole point would be to drive safe on snow and ice,which is usually slow
It doesn't snow all the time and he DOES live where it is legal to go that fast.
Well, it's legal here in Germany, and it's entirely possible when you choose the right time.Besides, when are you going to go over 190 for an extended period of time anyway?
That's standard procedure here, too. In fact it's only legal to have "slower" winter tires , but it's illegal for summer tires.That they do offer is regular H rating and you get some sort of sticker. you have to stick this in your dashboard in a clearly visible place, it says something like "warning max speed XXX"
Well, it's legal here in Germany, and it's entirely possible when you choose the right time.
well, when I'm driving across Germany I don't usually have time to spare. Also, there's few roads left that are
A) derestricted
B) good quality (ie not too bumpy)
C) not overrun by slow people/trucks
but I do admit I did go over 190 for a very short time on my "old" winter tyres
Never did know about the whole "sticker" thing though, seemed weird
Try the A4 from Aachen to K?ln.
Gonna go drop the Mazda off at the garage for fixes. Do I really have to walk home from there? Hmm, maybe I can fit a bike in there somewhere. Both options suck, though.