Is it safe to have 'new' tyres fitted that are five years old?

I have ordered four new Dunlop tyres for my Jaguar XJ from an online company. The tyres are to be delivered to a nearby Halfords for fitting next week. I am concerned that I may find my new tyres were...

What are the insurance implications of having tyres with an incorrect load rating fitted?

What are the implications for having the wrong replacement tyre fitted for a car's performance and importantly, insurance cover? 185/55R16 83H tyres were fitted when they should have been 87H.

Should I replace my tyres on my car after seven years?

I have a 2015 Honda CR-V, which has done almost 36,000 miles. It still has the original tyres which were manufactured in Dec 2014. The car was sold in January 2015, so the tyres have been in use for about...

Should new tyres be fitted to the front or rear?

I need two tyres for a Honda Jazz ES+. It has 185/55/16 Continental Premium Contact fitted at present. What would you recommend I should consider? Should new tyres be fitted front or rear?

When fitting new tyres should they go on the front or back wheels?

My brother-in-law has a Skoda Rapid and needing two new tyres asked which end should have the new ones. I said new ones on the rear but his Skoda dealer has said that "on this car they should be on the...

Would switching from run flats mean a more forgiving ride?

I have a 2016 BMW X4 which has just been MOT'd, I was discussing the merits of changing my run flats for cross climates with the tester in order to have a more forgiving ride as the X4 is very fidgety...

What are the best tyres for my Mazda 2?

I need to replace two front tyres on my Mazda 2 Sport. The tyres currently fitted are Dunlop Enasave and have done 23000 miles. Are there any suitable tyres other than the Enasave?

What tyres will give good grip and feel but also a better ride?

I have a 2016 Skoda Octavia vRS TSI owned from new, with 18k on the clock. The Bridgestone Potenza 225/40 R18 tyres have 2 or 3 mm tread left so will need replacing soon. I'd like to replace them with...

Do you recommend winter or all-season tyres?

Winter's here in highland Scotland so I need to change from the summer tyres on my Mazda CX-5. Would you recommend winter (as I've always bought in the past) or all-season? I do about 20,000 miles a year...

Should I have to pay to have my tyre pressure sensors reprogrammed by a dealer?

At a recent annual service for my 2017 Peugeot 3008, I requested that the front and rear wheels be swapped round so that tread wear was evened out. However, I was informed that although this was possible,...