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I drive a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa. Last month, whilst driving at a moderate 60mph on a major dual carriageway, I experienced what I would describe as a tyre blowout on the rear driver’s side. I managed to...
My Mondeo is on very bling 19-inch rims. I was thinking of ordering smaller wheels from My Tyres, which you have mentioned, but someone suggested that if I come down to 16-inch or 17-inch rims the bolt...
Would you recommend the TyrePal monitor ?
I currently need to replace all four tyres on my Lexus IS and am seriously considering buying cold weather tyres. However, I will almost certainly be replacing my car next September when the current one...
Any suggestions as to what I should replace my 4-year-old Mondeo Titanium X TDCI 5-door auto with? Since acquiring it in 2009 it has completed 50,000 miles and has given excellent service (apart from...
I have a 2011 Nissan X-Trail Tekna 2.0DCI 173 manual that I bought for towing a caravan. I realise now that they do not supply a full size spare wheel, and the 'get you home' wheel stipulates in the owners...
Do alloy wheels have a finite life? For some reason I think I read somewhere that they do and can become porous over time. I cannot find anything obvious relating to it on the web though.
I need a spare wheel to take with me on a Scandinavian tour up to the Arctic circle and back through Lapland. Even a space saver is better than a bottle of sealant. Any suggestions appreciated.
On your excellent recommendation in 2009 we bought a Hyundai i30 1.4 Comfort under the scrappage scheme and have been delighted with it. As you I think have pointed out the tyres the car came with produce...
My wifes 2010 reg Peugeot 207 has a problem with excessive tyre wear on the front 'passenger side ' wheel, while the 'drivers side' wheel has perfectly normal even wear, so I don't think it's a tracking...