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I’m nagging all my friends to use winter tyres. One is resisting, saying it’s a ruse put out by tyre manufactures. I counter by saying you’re using the same amount of rubber no matter which set of tyres...
I have a Skoda Yeti 1.2TSI 105 Elegance, which I unfortunately accepted with 17" wheels (having tried to order it unsuccessfully on 16s). I am unhappy with the ride, which I believe is not helped by the...
You have advocated the use of winter tyres and I wish to purchase same for my son’s 2003 VW Polo 1.2 as he has no experience of driving in the winter. Would you recommend a particular tyre please?
We'd welcome your advice on our slightly unusual problem. We live in a remote rural position 3/4 mile down a steepish unmade bridlepath and in winter we struggle to get out to work and leave our VW Tiguan...
I have a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra Estate 2.0 SRI fitted with low profile 235/35 R19 tyres that are costing me a small fortune. I average 15,000 miles a year, and every year all tyres have to be replaced. Is...
My Skoda Octavia vRS has 18-inch alloys with the usual low profile tyres. Can I get winter tyres that would fit the existing alloys? Where is the best place to find winter tyres? Should I just look at...
I recently purchased a BMW 118d SE through the BMW Approved Used scheme and am very happy with it. I received an email from the dealer regarding an offer for winter wheels and tyre set. This is my first...
I bought a Renault Clio Dynamique S 1.2T new three years ago. It has been correctly serviced by the dealer since. I have just had to replace three tyres due to the inside tyre walls showing exposed reinforcement....
I'm considering winter tyres this year as my partner drives about 50 miles a day and I want her to be as safe as possible during the colder months. I saw in various other posts that you rate the Michelin...
I will take delivery of my new Skoda Octavia 1.8TSI in about 3 weeks time. Following your advice on winter motoring I have ordered a set of 4 steel wheels from Skoda, which I will have shod with winter...