Can I change the tyres on my Audi A5 to reduce road noise?

I recently purchased a 2-year old Audi A5 Cabriolet S-Line 2.0 diesel front wheel drive, which is fitted with 18-inch rims, Continental Sport Contact 3 tyres on the front and Avon ZZ5 tyres on the rear....

Can I fit 15-inch wheels to my Lexus IS250 for a comfortable ride?

I had the good fortune to be able to take your advice and buy a Lexus IS250, petrol, automatic and I'm not disappointed. The ride is very comfortable on 17-inch wheels but would it be 'transformed' on...

Why does my Ford C-Max wear tyres so rapidly?

I have a Ford C-Max 2.0TDCI fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres, 235/40 ZR 18 95w. The front tyres need replacing after 16,000 miles with even wear across the tread. This seems a very short tyre life....

Should I pay the extra for a Fiat 500 Abarth?

I am in the market for a convertible and know you extol the virtues of the FIAT 500. Would it be silly to pay the extra for an Abarth pokier version, or just go for a top engine ordinary FIAT 500C? My...

Can I fit different wheels to an Audi S4?

I have an Audi A4 Avant with a 3-litre diesel engine. I would rather like to change it for an S4 but I don't like the low profile tyres that are standard on that model. Could I specify A4 wheels and tyres...

What benefits will I get for changing the wheel size of my Volvo V50?

I have just bought a 2012-registered Volvo V50 SE LUX which is on 205/50 R17 tyres. A little research has led me to believe that I would save 30 to 40 per cent on replacement tyres if I changed to 16-inch...

Would you recommend a Lexus IS 250 or a Jaguar XF?

What do you think of a used 2009 Lexus IS250 SEi petrol from a Lexus main dealer at £14,000 compared to a 3-litre petrol Jaguar XF of the same year? Which would you buy?

Which tyres for my Mazda CX-5?

Following your road test of the Mazda CX-5, which size tyres would you recommend with a 2-litre petrol? I rather got the impression that the 225/65 R17 were too high profile and that the 225/55 R19 were...

Can I change the tyres on my Peugeot 308 Sport for a smoother ride?

I wonder if you can help me? I own a Peugeot 308 Sport with 225/45 R17 94WXL tyres. Is it possible to use ‘ordinary tyres’ and not the ones the car was supplied with? I assume I would get a smoother and...

Which winter tyres are currently best and do I need to change my Mazda 3's wheel size?

I drive a 2009 Mazda 3 Sport. I live on top of a hill where the road is not gritted by the council due to local cuts. When it snows like it did recently we could not use our car for a few days until the...