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I am almost ready to replace the tyres on my Jaguar X-Type 2005 saloon. The main requirements are quietness, ride and economy. What do you suggest? They are currently 19", but would I see a difference...
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 would like to swap my 205 45 16 winter tyres from my Fabia VRS to another car. Any ideas which cars are suitable for a swap?
I am on the point of buying a new car. I am looking at a C3 Picasso, My only reservation is that I live in NE Scotland and we get more than our fair share of snow. If the car is fitted with winter tyres...
My sister in law has a Chrysler Grand Voyager which is nine months out of warranty. For the last year, the car has had to be taken to either the main dealer in Cornwall (35 miles from where she lives)...
I would like to fit winter tyres - which are good ones, and should it be all four or will just two do?
I live in the country and drive a Fabia VRS 2011 shod with 205/40/16s. The roads are terrible. Apart from frequent punctures (potholes), the ride is very harsh. Would I benefit from changing to 16in or...
I have just switched wheels back to front as wear was uneven and the garage said the front tyres (now at the back ) had worn on the inside due to so many pot holes. I am thinking of changing the back...
I know it is very trivial, every time I see a similar car to mine it looks taller. Doesn't happen very often. I recently had the opportunity to park next to an identical car, including year, and mine appeared...
I bought my daughter some winter tyres for her Yaris in December as an added safety feature and, having followed your column, I see that you advise fitting them to steel rims. When we had the winter tyres...
 

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