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My Lexus RX400h (2007), has recently developed a severe case of road noise which increases to a quite unbearable level by 60mph. The front tyres are new since Jan 2011. They are "Far Eastern" in origin...
I own a Nissan Micra K-12 and I have a slight egg shaped bulge in the front wheel on the drivers side. I need to replace just this one tyre. The tyres are Continental 185/50R16 81, but I can only seem...
I am looking to order a new BMW X3 2.0d SE. Would you recommend run-flat tyres?
My Ford Kuga 162ps Powershift is currently running on the factory fitted Continental ContiPremium Contact 2 235/50 R 18 tyres. At speed on certain surfaces these tyres transmit quite a lot of noise into...
I always fit replacement Michelin Energy 195/65 R15 Tyres on my old Saab 9000 CSE and have been asked whether I require H or V rated tyres. I do understand that 'V' is geared to higher speeds and, although...
My 2009 320SE Coupe, which is on run flats, is causing a problem. The warning light comes on every few weeks to indicate a loss of pressure. Each time I check the condition of the tyres and pressures...
I recently purchased a Citroen C3 Picasso Connexion which comes supplied with "Blade" alloy wheels and was of the understanding that the vehicle would be fitted with the appropriate Locking wheel bolts...
At times it feels as though the car is running in "tramlines". Tyres fitted are Bridgestone Potenza 225/45 R17. They now need replacing. Have you any recommendations please to overcome my problem? Tracking...
I need to replace my front tyres which are currently original fit Bridgestone Potenza RE050 225/45 R17 91W. Are these the best for maintaing mpg, quietness, wear and the usual essentials of stopping in...
What's the drill with winter tyres? Do I put them on the car on the first of October, and then take them off at the end of March? Supposing we have a very mild winter? Do I keep them on regardless? I was...