Most recently answered wheels and tyres questions
I'd be grateful if you are able to de-mystify some queries I have with wheels and tyres. My car is a P-reg Peugeot 405 estate 1.9td 1996. Its current tyres are 185.65.14 R and I need to replace these....
My Skoda Roomster Scout's standard wheels and tyres are 16-inch with 205/45/R16 87W. They have an option of 17-inch wheels and 205/40 R17 84W tyres. Which is the best choice?
I purchased my Mazda MX-5 1.6 in 2006 having read your in-depth review. At the time I recall that you recommended ensuring that the car came with Yokohama tyres, which I did. After 42,000 miles, the front...
My wife and I are both over 80 and are finding the suspension of our Skoda Octavia 1.9DSG estate car harsh when the car is lightly loaded, although quite smooth when the car is more heavily loaded. I have...
Which wheel size is preferable on Mini Cooper Convertible?
Many cars (Golf, Audi TT) have no spare tyres. The can of sealant costs £45 (or £3 from cpc.co.uk) and once used, the tyres cannot be repaired, needing new replacement(s). What progress? Can Golf Mk4 emergency...
I have a 2008 Ford Mondeo hatchback with original Bridgestone Potenza 235/45 R17 97W tyres which will need replacing very soon. These are low profile and are noisy. Please can you suggest a good replacement...
I own a Skoda Octavia vRS TDi, a fairly quick car with bags of torque. However, I am not a hooligan - simply a 57 year old businessman with a motor sport and technical history. Two months ago, I noticed...
My wife's 53-reg Mazda 2 Sport (old boxy model) is a decent enough car, but runs on rather low profile tyres (195/50 R15) and generates loads of road/tyre noise. Currently it has Firestone Firehawks all...
Is it worthwhile pointing out that fitting any non-manufacturer approved aftermarket wheels, even if to the same dimensions as factory fit, (not to mention fat exhausts, body kit, etc.) if not declared...
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