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I had two Michelin Primacy 4 tyres fitted and I measured the depth of the tread and was expecting 8mm but there is only 6.5 mm. The tyres had a 10% discount but with 25% less tyre. Is this the new norm...
I have a 2016 BMW X4 which has just been MOT'd, I was discussing the merits of changing my run flats for cross climates with the tester in order to have a more forgiving ride as the X4 is very fidgety...
Which 18-inch all season tyres will give the most comfortable and quietest ride with a Lexus NX 300H currently on 225 x 60 x 18 summer tyres - and can 235 be fitted instead of 225?
I have a 2012 Ford Fiesta which needs new tyres. Which tyre would give me the softest ride?
I have a 2016 Skoda Octavia vRS TSI owned from new, with 18k on the clock. The Bridgestone Potenza 225/40 R18 tyres have 2 or 3 mm tread left so will need replacing soon. I'd like to replace them with...
I had to buy two new tyres because of a puncture as a result of the tyres being old - not worn out. I suggested to the fitter that the new tyres should be fitted to the front wheels and the front wheels...
My BMW agent say that it isn't recommended that (in my case with wearing front tyres) the front tyre pair should be replaced without the rears being replaced at the same time. The reason is that the 4WD...
I note your recommendation of Goodyear Vector 4 seasons for a Vectra - does this also apply to a Volkswagen Up - and do the insurance company need to be advised?
I have a Kia Sorento KX-3 diesel (early 2012 reg), with its original Roadian tyres 235/60R18 103H. While these are very hardwearing, they feel ‘hard’ & seem to pick up and transmit every small irregularity...
I have owned a 57 plate Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro for seven years. The first few years I replaced all four tyres regularly with Pirrelli P Zero. The price became too much so switched to Avons ZZ5. The car...
 

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