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Can you suggest new tyres for my Scirroco 2.0 TSI which is on 235/40 R18 Dunlop Sport?
I wish to change my tyres for a deeper profile. It currently has 215/45 R17W and I wish to improve the comfort and protect the rims better from kerb damage. Can I fit a deeper profile such as 50 or 55? Will...
When I took my VW Golf for its service today I was asked if I wanted to have the tyres filled with nitrogen at a cost of £5.99 for four. The alleged benefits were 1. Safer motoring (better road holding...
Hi, The all terrain pack has mud/snow tyres on steel wheels for all year round driving. The dealer says handling, ride, noise, fuel consumption and wear are all unaffected. Do you think its a good safety...
I have a 2006 petrol CR-V which I am experiencing wheel vibration between 50-60mph. I have had the wheels balanced and the tracking checked which has helped but I can still feel the vehicle vibrate between...
I perhaps foolishly bought a new VW Jetta 2.0TDi about 9 months ago. I have not covered as high a mileage as I anticipated and the Hancook Ventus Prime2 205/55/R16 tyres still have plenty of tread. However,...
I have recently bought an Audi A6 Avant SE Quattro 3.0L diesel 09 plate. I have recently sold a Jaguar XJ8 and wanted as quiet and smooth a ride as possible. The choice of Audi SE Quattros was limited. The...
Hello - I am thinking of buying an ex-motability 09 Citroen C3 picasso. It has done 15,000 miles - but has had new tyres fitted. I have seen a visual health check for the vehicle completed at 9500 miles...
My local Porsche dealer rang me to offer a free tyre inspection on my seven-year-old 997. They collected and delivered the car for what is an approximate 12-mile round trip. No mileage was noted at collection...
I have a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 with Bridgestone tyres which were developed for this car and, until recently, were the only ones available in the correct sizes (front 235/40 ZR19, rear 275/35 ZR19). Michelin...