Best prices are usually www.tyreleader.co.uk or www.camskill.co.uk
I use Vredestein Wintrac 3 and can't recommend then enough. Better price than Pirellis but still a premium quality tyre, not Chinese rubbish. I had some Chinese ones and they were too soft by far.
I work on the principle that if it's too snowy/icy to drive then it's too snowy /icy to go to work. If it is too snowy/icy to drive to work then, at Manchester, it's going to be much too snowy/icy to get off the ground.
Winter tyres make a huge difference so if it's the daily driver then I'd recommend them. I don't bother on the GTS as I've got an Alfa Mito fitted with winter tyres and a Ford Ranger with M&S all terrain tyres to use when the weather turns really cold. Having winter tyres might stop you sliding but won't stop someone else sliding into you!
On non-icy/snowy days I drive the GTS with more care due to less grip.
I work on the principle that if it's too snowy/icy to drive then it's too snowy /icy to go to work. If it is too snowy/icy to drive to work then, at Manchester, it's going to be much too snowy/icy to get off the ground.
No, it actually seems quite well balanced but remember it's a truck so you need to take corners slower because it wallows quite a bit. It started to fishtail a bit last night driving home in the snow/ice but I just selected 4 wheel drive and it was fine after that.Do you carry extra weight in the back of the Ranger as they are designed to have a load of tools/sheep/gunmen etc in the back so can be a bit tail happy in slippy conditions otherwise?