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In the blog http://goo.gl/nsGTj you talked about ordering wheel bolts from Fiat dealer. In exact same situation putting 14" steel winter wheels on 2012 500 Lounge with standard alloys. Do I need different...
I'm fitting winter tyres to my front-wheel drive Roomster. Both the tyre dealer and my insurer (the latter checked with their technical dept) said front wheel tyres only were needed. The tyre dealer tried...
I drive a Seat Arosa fitted with 185/55 alloys. What tyres would give me the softest ride?
I now have a 50 mile round trip across Woodhead Pass over the Pennines, then on some steep country roads, to visit my girlfriend. I drive 32,000 miles per year (mostly motorway) and currently own a 2011...
This year a purchased a 2005 BMW 530d M Sport Auto. I am looking to purchase a set of winter wheels and am somewhat confused as to which size of tyre would be best. My car currently has Goodyear Eagle...
I drove about half a mile before the tyre was completely flat and then another quarter mile to safety before I changed the wheel. Looks like a nail in the tread, but would you drive on it after repair?...
I would like to replace my daughter's car tyres with winter ones (175/65R14). What make would you suggest? I don't want to end up ordering something with studs.
I recently purchased a 2011 Audi 2.0-litre Allroad Estate. I am generally delighted with the car, as I wanted a four-wheel drive estate but I do have a pet hate, which is that it excessively follows the...
I’m contacting you from Bridgestone’s PR agency, Smarts. Please see the press release below from Bridgestone about their A001 All-Weather tyre range and how it can benefit drivers in the UK who may experience...
I recently bought a 2007 BMW X3 M Sport from a BMW dealer. The car was sold to me with non-BMW approved tyres fitted, although they were of correct size and profile. There were knocks and clunks when pulling...