I heard about England getting ice and that you guys are not used to it. I would suggest for the rest of the icy months that you use studded touring tires. then later get something a little narrower. these are the 2 tires I'm using, good luck with you choices and with your recovery.

Schwalbe Marathon Winter Studded Tire 700 x 35

http://www.bicycletires.com/pscoi8/s...00_x_35/pp.htm

Specialized All-Condition Armadillo Tire (700c) I use 700 x 28C

http://actionwheels.com/product/spec...0c-50157-1.htm