Most recently answered wheels and tyres questions
I have a BMW 530D Auto - coming up for its 5th birthday. I am pretty pleased with it and plan to keep it for about 2 or 3 more years. My only niggle really is that the ride is a bit harsh - I have low-profile...
You recently advised someone to avoid 19 inch rims on a BMW 3-Series and to go for the smallest wheel size. What would you say are the pros and cons of the wheel sizes available on 3-Series? I know the...
I am a huge fan of the Toyotas. I run my own family firm and I have bought, over the years, 17 Hiaces (petrol and diesel), 4 Corollas, 4 Yaris, 5 Camrys, 1 Carina, 1 Supra 3.0TT, 1 Starlet, 1 Auris SR180,...
My neighbour has a 9-year-old SAAB convertible, and a simple puncture has turned into a nightmare because she is unable to find the "security lock" which enables the wheel to be removed. SAAB London has...
Some 2 years ago you gave us very useful advise on the purchase of an April 2007 1.6 Fiesta Auto Ghia for my father-in-law. It proved a great success and prompted my wife to buy the 1.4 manual version...
I keenly follow your regular comments about the damage to tyres, steering and suspension components by our appalling roads. My 08 reg 11,000 mile S-Max has in the last three months required new anti-roll...
Most parked cars in my street, including mine, have scuffed wheel trims. Most, that is, except Peugeots, one BMW and a Range Rover where the trim is tucked well behind the tyre profile. If some can do...
I want to buy a Mondeo Titanium X, which appears to come with 18" low profile tyres (and no option). Over the years, you seem to suggest that this combination of wheels and tyres, on various makes and...
In 2007 I exchanged a SAAB 9-5 for a new BMW 3 Series SE model. Whilst BMW quality is unquestioned, the ride is uncomfortable due to firmer suspension and runflat tyres. Whilst the GM/Saab situation concerns...
My wife's BMW 330 convertible (purchased new and now 18 months old) developed a puncture in the nearside rear tyre, which is a Dunlop 'runflat'. The car has covered less than 15,000 miles and tread depth...

