General Grabbers

I am trying to buy a pair of General Grabber AT2 tyres for my X-Trail which needs 215 65 R16. It would appear they are no longer available. Can you confirm this for me and if so recommend a suitable alternative? Many...

Winter Tyres/Wheel size

We have a 56 reg Skoda Roomster 1.9 tdi fitted with 205/45 R16 Bridgestone tyres on alloy wheels. We are looking to buy and fit a set of winter tyres, also on alloy wheels, but wonder whether it is possible...

Can I fit just two winter tyres to my front wheel drive Volvo V50?

I have been told by my local Volvo dealer that I do not need four winter tyres for my V50 2.0-litre petrol car, just two, as it is front wheel drive. I understood you had to have four. Please advise.

Tyres in Europe

I am driving to Italy and returning via Austria and Germany in November. Can I use my UK tyres - Pirelli P7 (I carry snow chains) or do I have to have winter M&S (mud and slush) rated tyres after October...

Winter tyres on automatics

I know from your column in the DT that you are an advocate of winter tyres. My wife and I have now rationalised our transport arrangements from a Landrover Defender 110 LWB (mine) and a Corsa 1.4 automatic...

Winter Tyres: Better MPG and performance?

Are Winter or all season tyres better in the UK in terms of performance of the car (miles per gallon), noise and tyre wear during winter months? Would all season tyres perform better?

Do I need to buy new wheels with my new winter or all season tyres?

Wheels for winter or all season tyres: Do I need to buy new wheels with my new winter or all season tyres or can I use the wheels on which my summers are fitted?

Winter Tyres

Do you think it would be OK to take summer tyres off, and put them back on again in the spring - ie swapping between winter and summer tyres? Trying to save the expense of having an extra two front wheels.

Spare wheel

I have the Grande Punto from new back in 2009 and it did not come with a spare wheel only this can of sealant which I've never been too happy about. The wheels are 195/55 R16. Can you recommend anywhere...

Winter tyres on different wheels

I have bought winter tyres mounted on steel wheels for an' 03 Audi TT Quattro and an '06 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46). I have asked the parts departments at local Audi and BMW franchisees and both say there...