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I have a Lexus GS300H at the moment on 17-inch wheels. I'd like to replace it with something that provides a smoother ride over rough roads. Would I be better off with something like a Lexus NX or anther...
My partner's BMW Z4 came on Bridgestone Potenza run flat tyres and, although she loves the car, we both find the ride to be wanting. It doesn't ride anywhere near as well as my Skoda Octavia vRS. Would...
I have to replace all four tyres on my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost. It currently has 215/55 R16 tyres. What would you recommend?
I've recently bought a 2011 Audi A4. The car is great, however the ride is very uncomfortable. After checking with Audi I found it has sports suspension which explains the firm ride. My choices seem to...
I currently own a Mazda 3. I've had it 11 years and it has never given me any problems, although it is very noisy. I'm about to buy another new car. What would you recommend as a replacement of a similar...
I own a Peugeot 207 CC Roland Garros, which I have owned from new. The car runs on 17-inch wheels with low profile tyres, which can result in a bumpy ride on rural roads. I would like to put some 16 or...
My Audi Q7 has 20-inch wheels and 285/45 R20 tyres as an optional extra. Is it possible to change back to the standard 19-inch wheels with 255/55 R19 tyres without needing any expensive factory re-programming...
I am a taxi driver. My car is a 2010 Skoda Superb Estate. It has standard 18-inch wheels on low profile tyres which make for a hard ride. I am considering a move to a 16-inch-wheel with a larger sidewall...
I want to buy an executive car with a quiet ride. This means minimal wind noise, tyre roar, engine noise and suspension thud. Have narrowed my search down to the BMW 5 series 520d SE, Audi A4 V6 3.0 218...
Four months ago I bought a 2014 Honda CR-V with a 2.0 petrol engine and automatic gearbox. The car runs fine, but becomes very jerky when you lift your foot off of the accelerator. My local garage says...