Which wheels and tyres can we go down to?

We currently have low profile run flat tyres - front 215/40 rear 245/35. We find the ride most uncomfortable on the worst county roads in the midlands as recently stated by the BBC. I am nearing to change...

Whst tyres for my Scirocco?

Can you suggest new tyres for my Scirroco 2.0 TSI which is on 235/40 R18 Dunlop Sport?

Inflating tyres with nitrogen - benefits?

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...

Wheel wobble on CR-V

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...

Changing to a deeper profile tyre?

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...

Peugeot All Terrain Pack, Any Good?

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...

Quieter tyres for a Jetta?

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,...

Which wheels and tyres for an Audi A6 Avant?

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...

Put off by excessive wear on used model?

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 Porsche Carrera 997 is suffering from serious corrosion to the brakes - is there any recourse?

I've just had a call from the Official Porsche Centre which is servicing my 2006 997 Carrera S. They tell me that the nipples on the brake calipers are corroded to the extent that they cannot remove them...