Recent content by bikingkate

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    A6 Avant snow/ice traction problems

    Thanks for the replies. This could well be a tyre problem. I've got 245/40 ZR 18 97Y Michelin Pilot Sports fitted and they are getting down to the 3-4mm level. At £200+ per tyre I wasn't rushing to change them but I think that's the next thing I'll try. I'll let you know how I get on (we'll...
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    A6 Avant snow/ice traction problems

    I bought a 55 plate A6 Avant S-Line 2.0 TDi manual a couple of months ago. Yesterday I took it out on ice & snow for the first time and found myself getting repeatedly stuck on the slightest incline. I also got the car into a few sideways slides which was very dangerous - all at low speed...