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My two BMW's with 19-inch alloys have experienced cracks on four of the wheels. This is a common problem which BMW continue to contest responsibility. The cracks are normally formed on the inside of the...

I've just bought a 2009/59 Mazda 6 SL with the 185bhp 2.2-litre diesel engine. It has 18-inch alloys. The handbook specifies 16, 17, or 18-inch. Which is best - and why?

Please can you tell me if it is okay to leave winter tyres on all year round? I have read that they out perform 'normal tyres' at below 7 degrees, but do they wear particularly quickly at higher temperature?...

I wish to fit a spare set of wheels and winter tyres to my 2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue. The car currently has 16-inch alloys with 195/45 R16 tyres. I was considering fitting 14-inch steel wheels with deeper...

My Skoda Superb SE is spoiled by hard ride on 17-inch wheels with 225/45 tyres. I've been advised to go for 225/50 tyres. Is this a good idea?

After reading your information on your site and in the newspaper, I've gone for winter tyres. I need to store my good alloys and normal tyres at home. I intend storing them behind the garden shed on a...

I have a one year old Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4-litre petrol. The ride is very bouncy at low speeds, and only better at above 50mph. What can I do?
Tyre size 225-60-18, Dunlop SP Sport. I love the car,...

I run a Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 on 195/50 15 summer tyres. A local tyre centre has suggested fitting 14 inch wheels with a different tyre profile but cannot supply the wheels, so I have to buy those independently....

Back in March, in response to a reader enquiry, you published the top five in the Auto-Bild test on all-season tyres, namely Vredestein Quatrac 3, Goodyear Vector Allseasons, Hankook Optimo 4S, Dunlop...

Why cant I source a supplier of All Seasons tyres, ideally run flat, for my MINI? Current tyres are 225/45R18. MINI wants nearly £1500 and goodness-knows-how-much in addition for storage and twice a year...