Even MINIs have to stop in the snow and ice

HERE’S a cold hard fact.

On an icy road a car equipped with winter tyres – which provide extra grip in cold weather conditions – will stop 11m before a car using conventional summer tyres.

That’s virtually three car lengths.

Winter tyres make a difference. A big difference. Even for a tiny MINI.

And now, with average British winter temperatures dipping below 7°C, MINI drivers can now equip their cars with specially developed winter tyres.

With more natural rubber in their compound to give extra grip at lower temperatures, winter tyres are a useful way to stay safe in the ice, snow and rain.

Here are some MINI facts on winter tyres