Why have my rear tyres cracked after less than 4000 miles?

My Skoda Octavia has an MoT advisory that the 3 year old Cooper rear tyres are cracking between the treads which are still 5mm deep. What could be causing this and should I change them as I only do 4000...

Can I fit all season tyres with a higher load rating?

I drive a Subaru XV and the tyres are load rating 98. I am thinking of buying all season tyres and many brands offer load rating 102. Am I OK to fit the higher rating?

Will fitting tyres with different speed ratings cause problems?

Recently I ordered four Continental Eco Contact 6 205/55 R17 V 91 tyres as like for like replacements on my Skoda Kamiq SE. On the day of the appointment only three had been delivered and was told enquiries...

Will changing my run flats improve the ride quality?

I have purchased a BMW 320d SE Estate. I think it would normally come as standard with 17-inch alloys but the one I purchased has 18-inch. Continental tyres on the front and a brand new cheap make were...

Is it legal for a dealer to sell a car with three different brands of tyres?

Should a reputable car dealer sell a car with 3 different brands of tyres on. The two on the front are identical but the two on the rear different from the front and each other. The sealer says that the...

Are cheap tyres a false economy?

In light of the recent shift to brands like Cheng Shan over premium options, how much of a risk are drivers really taking when opting for cheaper tyres? Could the savings on initial costs lead to greater...

Will changing my tyres improve ride quality?

I have changed from a Golf SV with 205/55/R16 tyres to a VW T-Roc with 215/50/R18 tyres. I am finding the ride much harder. Would a Michelin tyre make the ride more comfortable and if so which model?What...

Which tyres offer kerb protection?

I would like to fit tyres with kerb protection to my 2020 Puma. It seems most sites do not show this as a search option. I would like quality tyres with an 'A' rating in the wet. The size is 215/50 R18....

Is it safe to replace single tyres?

Honda want to fit a new tyre on the front of my civic after an accident damaged my front wheel but there is no visable damage to the tyre only to the alloy wheel.Should they replace both tyres on the front...

Do I need to increase tyre pressures in cold weather?.

I inflate my Qashqai tyres to the recommended level but on a cold morning they start 3 or 4 psi below this for at least 10 miles. Should I compensate and put more air in when I check them so they are always...