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Why not wait until they reach that magic 3mm and replace 2 or 4 depending which axle wears first ? Presuming the fronts wear differently to the rears that is ! Malc

You actually have a spare rather than a space saver ? Malc

Hold off anything to do with cars until at least 1st January then Happy Xmas

Well done ….. lives another day or even a year 👍 Malc

2nd hand replacement tyres might or should be the preserve of car dealers who have to save ££££ to shod a sales car at minimum cost to maximise their profit The car buyer, us punters, might never know ! Malc

I’ve found my preferred not budget nor premium brand to be Falken BUT I now understand there’s a huge variety of these specifics too ….. so no idea which of their offerings are best I have used Maxxiss? All Seasons Tyres and they are a bit “ hard “ but never wear out, like Pirelli’s only much less expensive …… 2nd hand tyres could be challenging but I am aware some may be brilliant owing to certain countries insisting both wheels tyres on an axle MUST be changed at times irrespective of the condition of the “good” tyre remaining ….. so a bargain may be got ! As I said ….. snow and ice and the Ls400 goes to bed and I have another coffee …… until those challenging road conditions vanish if I lived in Scotland I’d worry much more …… and do lots more research like you are now and probably get myself a huge Toyota 4ltr All Terrain thingy to get out and about….. and back safely in all conditions Whatever the answer is heaven alone knows …… but it might not be inexpensive 🤔 Malc

AWD can be in “ordinary” saloon cars too …… like my 2006 3.5ltr Honda Legend ….. just an ordinary looking saloon car that is, I s’pose a tad the exception but nonetheless an ordinary looking but now old fashioned car ….. with AWD ….. and simple ordinary tyres too Snow chains would be useful on the Ls400 but hey, my Kent weather rarely reaches the point where the car voluntarily stays “ put “ and I stay indoors extra coffee and mince pies Vicar 👌 Malc

Nigel, jeez, remembering now from maybe a decade back you or some other kind soul suggested this when I had similar on an earlier Ls400 …….. way way back I never did as suggested …… can’t think why I forgot …… must be getting old and forgetful ……. Me and the car 😄 Malc

Thank you so much …….. hope I remember that should it ever re-occur ….. in maybe another 5 years 👍 Our ancient steeds sure have foibles …… just like us 😄 Malc

In my assorted Ls400s over the years ( on whatever tyres ) I’ve NEVER been able to happily satisfactorily safely drive the cars in snow and ice …… they have a mind of their own it seems 🤔 Just left them at home on those rare occasions I contrast my 2006 AWD Honda Legend which performs so well in such weather ……. whatever the tyres Malc

Chris Knott I’ve used on and off for 30 years ……. not always competitive for me but always very professional on the phone 👍 Malc

Sounds a brilliant outcome well done 👍 Malc

The “ heavy effect “ might have been delusional ……. my imagining perhaps all sorts of fearful issues becoming imminent …….. thankfully they didn’t 👌 Malc

I really don’t know …… other than with 28 years young electrics we’re maybe into the realms of anything’s possible ! Old Age plays many tricks Malc

I don’t know …… half hour ambling easy drive thru’ muddy, puddly Kent lanes and all ok, of course …… then approaching Sainsburys ALL the dash blacked-out and steering beginning to get not so easy ! Thought I’d head for the carpark …… to rest awhile and take stock 🤔 It’s happened rarely before ….. a couple of years ago the last time Then blessed RELIEF …… all came back and back to normal ( as before ) Never been so relieved to see the dash all lit up I have no idea WHY just happy it’s happened before and like all good Ls400s experience some self-healing …… again 👍 Any thoughts ? Malc

I've found forever, even now with serious back problems ...... the most comfortable seating even for journeys of several looooong hours and getting in and out of the car . has been and is now the Ls400 .......... Try one maybe ? No other car including several SUVs has given me anywhere near the " poise " and comfort of the Ls400 Malc

Ightham Mote is a pretty delightful place to be to see the resident peacocks and pea hens ……. Nearby Sevenoaks too …… all delightful places with oft muddy country lanes …… owls foxes too abound 👍 Malc

My cars drive thru the muddy roads of Kent ….,. I’m pleased to say ……,, wondrous countryside views from myriad road track muddy conditions somedays …… farming wagons tractors whatever going about their daily toils …… to feed us maybe 👍 Mudflaps if I had ‘em wouldn’t make one jot difference to my oft UNimmaculate pristine bodywork 😂 Malc

Sorry to hear your news with your Mk3 …… someone will come to help soon I’m sure Malc

Niaz ….. it’s a fact of life that some of these subject matters drift a little ……. we’ll ALL try to get back on track ….. promise 😞 Malc

Some electronic wizadry finishing off its circuit training and winding down maybe 🤔 Malc

Hillman Imp I bought brand new in 1969 age 19 ( on finance of course ) having p/exd my 1965 Mk1 Cortina which followed on from my 1954. ? Austin whatever at age 17 that cost me £4 and in cash too 😂 Im very ancient now of course ! Malc

Well done 👍 Malc

and here Endeth the Lesson …… till next time Malc

I leave all my portfolio decisions to simply Black Rock ….. and my suit wearing is for weddings and funerals ONLY …… possibly my own too 😂 I forgot to mention my car no. 4 ….. my 1932 Triumph Sports Tourer