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I bought my Vauxhall Astra GTC new on the launch date. Its 19-inch wheels needed new front tyres at six months. The supplying dealer was unable to obtain tyres for the car due to the peculiar size of 235/45R19...
I am thinking of changing to a Fiat 500 TwinAir, and possibly changing to winter tyres when new tyres are needed. On such a low mileage I won't be buying steel wheels, but might use winter tyres year round....
I have just purchased a 2010 SEAT Altea XL diesel automatic and find the engine quite noisy when first starting up, but more importantly find the road noise excessive when driving. Admittedly I had a 2.2-litre...
I recently bought my first BMW 3 Series (a 2011 coupe) and am being bamboozled at my local dealers to put £1600 of winter tyres on. I've never had winter tyres before and while I am keen (I am planning...
I need to know the best tyres for my Skoda Fabia Green Line 1.2 Diesel to buy. i.e. best for wet roads, wear, etc. Don't want to pay for a high performance tyre. Just the best all round tyre.
The advice to select Michelin Preimacy 3 was excellent - life is much quieter! Can you advise on pressure for my new set up please?
I am driving to SW France, to a remote mountain/hill region, at altitude up to approx 800-1000m. There is a steep and winding road to and from the house. I asked about fitting winter tyres, but garage...
I bought my X-Type with Pirelli P6000 205/55x16 91W tyres (Not J rated) fitted. Can I replace them with an Avon ZV5 91V? Or do I need a higher load or speed rating (ie 94W)? if not, going for a J-rated...
My new 2004 Mondeo Estate (2Ltr Petrol) was supplied fitted with Continental Premium Contact 205/55/16 tyres. These lasted on the front for an acceptable 21000 miles with the rears following on a few K...
I would like to swap my 205 45 16 winter tyres from my Fabia VRS to another car. Any ideas which cars are suitable for a swap?