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My X-Trail is fitted with 215/60/17/H Dunlop ST 20 Grandtrek on rear and Bridgestone Dueller HP Sport on front (which need replacing soon). I am considering either these or Pirelli Scorpion STR or General...
I have a Honda Jazz. My summer tyres are Dunlop SP2030 185/55 R16s on original Honda alloy wheels, and my winter tyres are Nokian WR D3 175/65 R15 (Directional) on steel wheels (KFZ 7085). If I purchase...
I have just had new Hankook road tyres fitted to my Toyota Rav 4 and now it understeers very badly to the point that it feels as if the front of the car is going sideways. I have tried reducing the tyre...
Is it worth investing in a proper trolley or bottle jack and a torque wrench for swapping between winter and summer wheels? Or is the mini jack and tyre lever that comes with the car sufficient? I ask...
I own a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML500. I tried to get a set of alloys plus winter tyres in November 2010 from a Mercedes dealer but they could not supply, and the same seems to be happening this year. Last...
Following the press coverage of the importance of winter tyres I have researched the options for my BMW 520d efficiency dynamics (F10 2010). BMW offer wheels and tyres starting at £1800. Kwik fit offer...
Have Michelin Primacy 215/50/R17 95W fitted - what winter tyres would you recommend - would you also recommend new alloys?
Pease can you tell me if there is a site where I can discover the correct pressures for my Hyundai ix35 4WD. As recommended by your good self, I bought a spare set of steel wheels (17 inch instead of...
Premium tyres size 235/40/18Y cost about £180 per wheel for my Mondeo. Budget tyres same specification cost about £70 per wheel. What am I getting for spending an extre £400 for premium tyres?
Comment is made on the advantage of winter tyres over standard tyres. I have a Honda CR-V fitted with M & S ( mud and snow). How do these fit in the equation?