By now you should have managed your winter tyres*. It's compulsory in the Czech Republic to have them changed by November 1st. Although required by law it's almost a ritual. First of all for many people there is the need for a special visit to the place where the tyres are stored. This can be a parental home, a country cottage, or even a friend's cellar. For people who live in the country, in hilly areas, it's a necessary step. For those who live and drive in the country it can seem relatively unimportant. In any case it can be almost a social event because friends help each other and families meet up.
In the UK it's actually fairly unusual, if not unheard of, to change tyres from summer to…