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Regarding mandatory use of winter tyres in Germany between 1st December and 31st March - does this apply to 4WD vehicles as well?
I recently had two new front tyres fitted on my 2004 Peugeot 307 SW and the tyre depot decided to fill all four tyres with nitrogen without asking me first. Aside from that I would like your opinion on...
I often hear that low profile tyres are a silly fad, but in my limited experience I feel that the car actually is more responsive and steers better. The tyres may wear faster and generate more road noise,...
I have a BMW X5 4.0d from new, bought in September 2010. At the first service, today, I am told that I need four new tyres at 18,800 miles. They are Continental 285/45 R19 run flat. Can this be right? My...
My Kia Sorento Kx-3 CRDi (60 plate) has just had its 25,000 mile service at my local Kia dealership. I was surprised to be told that my two front tyres were nearly illegal and were both worn on the...
2009 Avensis Tourer will not keep straight line on motorway. Centring very variable. Have Hunter checked 4 wheel alignment as you recommended (very good service). All OK. But problem persists. I see...
I need a jack and wheel brace for my 2009 Volvo C70. Would any other Volvo's have the same equipment so I can source through ebay etc?
For the second time in a year immedeately after a tyre change I have had to replace a steel wheel due to a small flaw in the inner rim which leads to deflation. The tyre fitter acknowleged the stress of...
What tyres will give best ride and long life for a Hyundai Santa Fe?
In your Honda Jazz review http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/jazz-2008/ you mentioned "Cracking between the treads of Dunlop tyres fitted to 2009 Jazz has now reached almost epidemic proportions."...