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I have a 2002 Honda Civic Type R with 62k miles on the clock, which I have owned since new. Over the past year or so it has developed a rumbling thunder type noise when driving at low speeds. I recently...
I have researched your FAQs but am still a little confused as to whether I should fit winter tyres to my Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Estate automatic. It's a 2011/12 model with AMG 18-inch wheels, which I would...
I have a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter T5 that needs a new set of tyres. As Michelin Cross Climate tyres are not available in 215/65-16 commercial, can you recommend an all season tyre that will fit instead?...
Why do new cars not have spare wheels anymore? I thought all cars had to have a spare wheel as standard?
I want to buy a set of steel wheels with winter tyres for my 2005 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Sportback quattro, which currently has 18-inch rims on. Will 16-inch wheels with winter tyres fit my car?
I am wondering what would be a good tyre brand to buy. I was looking at Toyo tyres, but don't know much about them. Can you help me with some advice?
I own a 2013 BMW 3 Series GT with M Sport upgrade. Current mileage is 14,600. Last week a BMW main dealer gave it its first MoT. The rear tyres had worn on the inside – one more than the other – and had...
We've recently bought a 2012 Honda Accord ES GT I-DTEC 148hp diesel estate for comfort, room, economy and hopefully long term reliability. Expectations have largely been met except for the ride which...
I run a Citroen C5 Exclusive 2.2 diesel (2005 model) on Vredestein Ultrac Cento tyres. The road noise on a rough tarmac is terrible, but on a smooth surface its fine. Are there any other tyres that would...
I want to fit winter tyres and steel wheels to my 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. It is currently running 195/55 R15 alloys. I was going to swap them for 175/65 R14 winter tyres on a steel wheel, based on narrower...