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Thanks for your advice regarding winter tyres. However, the Bridgestone A001 in 195/50 R15 which I need for my car do not seem to be available. Have you any thoughts on another equivalent? Thanks for...
I have a BMW 320d SE Touring which is two years old and has covered 13,500 miles on largely A & B roads. As it is driven quite sedately I was horrified to find the run flat Continental tyres worn to 2.5mm...
I've been reading quite a bit about these winter tyres and I'm pretty convinced from what I've read, that they are worth having - particularly if we keep getting more snow in the winters ahead. However,...
Would fitting winter tyres affect the validity of my car insurance, as I will have changed the original specification?
Following the horror-story reports of insurers charging extra premiums when notified that people fit winter tyres and wheels, thought I'd just add a bit of good news. When I rang Mercedes' insurers (Aviva)...
In the second paragraph of your advice concerning Winter Tyres, you have given the temperature at which one should consider using these tyres as 70C. Shum mishtake here shurley?
I am thinking that to have a spare set of winter wheels and tyres would be a good idea, as I have heard they are much better for grip and braking at temperatuires below 5 degrees. My S-Max 2.2 Diesel...
I bought some steel wheels and tyres from Mytyres and had them delivered to their local agent. They have fitted them with the wheel nuts from the alloy wheels (Ford Focus 16in). Should I have different...
My lovely new Citroen DS3 came fitted with Michelin Energy Saver tyres, 195/55 R16. At the risk of sounding like a princess, I think I could feel the bump if I ran over an ant. Also, the puppy was car...
I am having steel wheels and winter tyres fitted to my Volkswagen Jetta. The winter tyres are Bridgestone 205/55 x 16 (same size as existing tyres). How should my existing alloy wheels and tyres be stored...