Consequences of fitting smaller wheels to 180hp Focus

I am planning to change my Mondeo Diesel for the Focus 1.6 petrol 180 bhp. It seems to come with large wheels. I'm no more of a fan than you of large wheels and low profile tyres. Can this car be ordered...

Thanks for endorsing Event Tyres, which I used to supply tyres for my motorhome.

I recently needed to replace all four tyres on my motorhome, so I researched the web and found what looked like a good price on the Event Tyres site. As they had received an Honest John award, I felt confident...

Changing wheels on a Fiesta

I have a 03 Fiesta with 195/45/R16 low profile tyres. The front wheels are distorted and the tyres loose air. I have bought 4 replacement alloys and want to fit normal same size tyres. Can I fit new normal...

Proper spare wheels - is there a list of cars with them?

I'm looking for a recent (or maybe new) car, up to 3 years old, in the Golf/Passat size range. I must have a real spare wheel. Is there a list somewhere that I can access, please?

Sourcing a spare for a Corsa

Please advise where I might safely obtain a spare wheel for a 61 (November 2011) Vauxhall Corsa Auto 1.4. Have tried phoning Vauxhall direct - who could not help. The car has the space for a spare wheel...

Replacing tyres like for like?

My garage have warned me that the tyres on my 2010 plate VW Sharan SE (New style) are approaching the minimum tread depth. The tyres currently fitted are Continental "Conti-Seal" tyres - not run flats,...

TYRE OPTIONS

My wife has a new Mini Cooper SD Auto on the 17" Split Rims, 205/45/17, non run flat tyres and the ride is harsh and choppy. If I change to 205/55/16 tyres will there be any appreciable improvement in...

Excessive inside tyre wear on the 5 Series

Had my 5 Series Touring around 12 months. Car has done less than average mileage. All tyres are as fitted from new and are Run Flats. What is disconcerting is that all tyres have excessive wear on the...

Getting deeper profile tyres for a V50?

The ride on my 56 plate Volvo V50 is both hard and noisy. I would like to replace the low profile tyres currently fitted with normal tyres. Is this possible and if so which tyres would be best suited to...

4x4 reliability and Winter/Snow tyres

Is either of 2007 BMW X3 3.0d and 2006 ML320CDI likely to be appreciably more reliable than the other? For driving one of the above on road in bad winter weather and snow, should I use winter tyres or...