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I recently asked a tyre company to replace a tyre on my Audi A3. I asked for a direct replacement but noticed on arrival home that it's a different tyre tread pattern from the other front tyre. The tyre...
I have a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan fitted with Pirelli summer tyres. I would like to fit some all-season tyres to give better grip in winter conditions. What would you recommend?
I need to replace the Continental tyres on my Audi Q5. What would you recommend? I find the road noise is quite high with my current tyres, although that might be just the car.
Can you suggest a tyre to replace Good Year Efficient Grip, which are noisy and give a harsh ride, on my Audi A1? Many thanks.
My Mazda CX-3 tyres are coming close to replacement time. Would you know of a tyre that protects against kerbing the wheel?
I need to buy new tyres soon. The tyres fitted are Michelin Energy but Michelin seem pricey on the sites I have researched so far. I intend to keep the car for the foreseeable future - are they a good...
Can I fit summer tyres to the front of my Audi A3 and all-weather tyres to the rear?
I know that tyres are date stamped on the tyre wall but who is out there monitoring those age stampings other than ourselves? Is there a recommended age limit for tyres or is there likely to be one imposed...
I put my car on a SORN because of the virus on 1 May and don't expect to take it off until 31 August. I had read that increasing the tyre pressures to 40psi would protect them against flat spotting. Is...
What would the average lifespan of tyres on a 4x4 be? Do they wear quicker than a two wheel drive car?
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