Which wheels and tyres can I fit to my BMW 318i to improve the ride comfort and noise?

My May 2011 BMW 318i SE came on 17-inch wheels and 45 profile Bridgestone tyres. The ride is hard and the tyres noisy. What might I consider to improve things without affecting the stability of the car?...

Thanks for your advice on changing the wheels on my Ford B-Max.

After becoming almost paranoiac over my 17-inch wheel problem, yesterday, for a total of £700 I equipped my Ford B-Max Titanium with 15-inch Ford Zetec alloy wheels shod with the appropriate 195/60 Michelin...

What are the best tyres for the Toyota Avensis Tourer?

I want to change the tyres on my Toyota Avensis Tourer. The car has its Bridgestone ER300, which are pretty poor in all weathers. What would you recommend as a good all year alternative?

Can you recommend a five-door hatchback?

I am trading down from a rover 75 and want to buy a new, five-door hatch. Ideally, I want a 1.6 petrol engine with a drivers seat approx 26-inches from ground to seat edge. Which cars would you recommend?

Should I specify 18-inch wheels on my new Audi Q5?

I recently took a test drive in a new Audi Q5. The S Line version seems to have the equipment and extras that I would prefer but only comes with 19-inch wheels and 235/55 R19 tyres, whereas the lesser...

What do you think of the Renault Laguna Coupe?

I drive a 1999 Toyota Celica, which I love and have owned for eight years with no major problems at all. I feel however, that I would like something a little more up-to-date. I still want a coupe or a...

Which tyres can we fit to our Nissan Micra to improve the ride comfort?

The tyres fitted to my wife’s 2009 Nissan Micra 1.2 Tekna are Continental 185/50R16 and I think they give a slightly hard ride. Is it feasible to increase the profile without messing the job up?

Can I improve the ride quality in my Jaguar XF 2.2D by changing the wheels and tyres?

I replaced my Jaguar XF 3.0 D with a Jaguar XF 2.2 D in January this year and originally thought that the much 'harsher' ride was due to the 'newness'. 5000 miles later I don't think it is. I can see that...

Should I run a Jaguar XK Portfolio V8 on 19- or 20-inch wheels?

I am a regular, indeed avid reader of your column and aware that you have views about the wheel size on cars. I am contemplating buying a fairly recent Jaguar XK Portfolio with the V8 5-litre engine. I...

Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series?

Can you tell me which is better, Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series? The reviews seem to suggest that the new BMW is a better car, but I'm hesitant because I've had 3 Series cars before and found the seats uncomfortable...