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What could improve the ride quality, comfort, of Mercedes EQA 250?
What is the best budget camping tyre for a 5.9 metre long, Fiat Ducato based motorhome, with a 16'' wheel diameter, please ?
Does washing up liquid prevent overspray on tyres fron sticking ?
I have a Mini Clubman which has 18 inch alloys with low profile tyres. I have purchased a 16 inch space saver which I have been assured is suitable for use in case of emergency, even though the total diameter...
I do about 3000 miles per year. In the last five years I have had six flats. Several were inexplicable; the rest a mix of bolts, kerbside hits, and pot holes. I asked my tyre fitter. He thought six excessive...
When should I change tyres on my car? Is there a maximum age they can be?
I've just got a Volkswagen T5 camper van and have been told that the wrong wheels are on it, they are 22 inch and they are rubbing the mud flaps. What size wheel do I need and what is the spare?
I have read that you can be fined by the police for having mixed tread tyres fitted on the same axle. Is this true? My local Citroen dealer replaced one of my Cross Climate Michelin tyres with a Michelin...
I have just replaced both front tyres after 6900 miles due to very excessive wear. I drive short local journeys. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
My BMW 428i Convertible has just completed 30K miles - I "celebrated" by buying the 4th & 5th new run flat tyres - all of which have been replaced due to damaged sidewalls. I have never hit any obstruction,...