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I have a S2000 (2005 model). It's been serviced by Honda recently and they confirmed that one of the front wheels is very buckled and the other front wheel is slightly damaged - no doubt due to pot holes....
Tyre speed ratings: Is it legal to mix h and s speed ratings on the same axle?
I run a 57 reg Volvo S40 2.4i. At 39000 miles it developed a droning/booming noise related to road speed and I suspected a worn wheel bearing. My local garage diagnosed out-of-shape rear tyres and replacement...
I have been advised by my local garage that I can mix the two Yokohama tyres fitted to my Mazda MX-5 with two Bridgestone tyres. Is this correct?
I have a Lexus GS300H at the moment on 17-inch wheels. I'd like to replace it with something that provides a smoother ride over rough roads. Would I be better off with something like a Lexus NX or anther...
The factory spec summer tyres for my Volvo XC90 are no longer in production (Continental Cross Contact 235/60/18 103V) and I will shortly need to replace them. Volvo Customer Care has advised that I contact...
My Hyundai i10 is on lease and I'm looking for its first set of tyres. The sidewalls say 86 XL load rated but the websites always say they are 86 standard rating of which there seems less choice, will...
I bought a Ford Mondeo from a local car dealer eight days ago for £10k. It is due to go back tomorrow to have an alloy wheel repaired. When I looked today I could not find the security nut and do not believe...
Having read up on the internet and examined the new Focus brochure, I am unclear about what type of automatic gearbox this vehicle has. The brochure describes a diesel Focus as having a "Powershift six-Speed...
I have a Mini Countryman SD auto. It has 205/55/17 runflat tyres. I need to replace the front tyres. Do I need to stick to a BMW fitment runflat or can I choose another runflat without the star? Also,...