Nail forces switch to winter tyres again
Or a screw to be more precise, in the left rear. This is the third puncture I've had in 44kmiles!
Fortunately the rears were on their limit anyway, but I didn't realise how bad they were worn on the inside edge of the tyre until I took them off. Probably a good reminder that you need to check properly, not just go by the outside half you can easily get to!
As I have a spare set of rims with Michellin Alpin tyres on, and winter is coming up, I thought I'd get some wear out of them. I didn't bother last year as the weather was too mild. Realistically, the only time you benefit hugely is in the first five minutes first thing in the morning when the tyres are still cold or when it has actually snowed.
On the first long drive with the Alpins on (as compared to the PS2's) I realise why I don't use them that much! They are certainly quieter , but they don't have nearly the same level of grip (understandably) both braking and cornering. Also the sidewall construction is much less rigid, so the handling is much compromised!
I might put a bit more air in them to see if that helps. I'm just going to have to be extra careful until the spring! Unless it really snows, in which case I'm laughing.