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Dear John I have 4 x Continental winter tyres on steel rims for a VW Golf; used for just 1 x season. Where best place to try and sell them as I have since changed car brand and tyres do not fit new car?
I changed my tyres to winter ones and am keeping the summer tyres in my garage. I have been told that the rubber may start cracking and they will not last as long as they're not being used. Is this correct,...
I have encountered considerable difficulty obtaining satisfactory advice on winter tyres from Land Rover. Indeed the difficulty has been so great that it almost seems as though Land Rover are in denial...
What cars ride on 205/55/R16 tyres? I have a set of winter tyres and want to identify which cars I should consider.
I have bought a set of winter tyres fitted to new steel wheels from 'mytyres'. However I am getting conflicting advice on whether I need new wheel bolts as well. The car comes fitted with alloy wheels...
I have a 'practical classic' insofar that it is a classic - 1987 Lada Riva 1.3 SL. I probably do about 3000 miles a year and although it is my weekend car I do take it out in all weathers. It is very...
A few weeks ago a reader recommended Platinum Plus treatment for DPF problems. I am unable to locate a supplier of this product. Can you please let me know the details of where I could purchase this product....
As a resident of Switzerland, it would never occur to me to run my car on summer tyres after 1 November. We visited the UK over Christmas and New Year ordered a hire car from the airport. I requested winter...
I have a 2008 BMW 520d Touring and am giving serious consideration to fitting a set of winter tyres as you have recommended on numerous occasions in The Daily Telegraph. What tyres do you recommend for...
I have a Mercedes-Benz ML 420 SUV currently on 295/40 ZR20 106Y tyres. Which winter tyres would you recommend for this car?