Which tyres are best for the Toyota RAV4?

I want to replace both front tyres on my Toyota RAV4 (2009 model) with Bridgestone Dueller 235/55/18. These tyres I am told by my local Bridgestone dealer are unavailable and are on back order. Which alternative...

Rusty alloy wheels - what are my rights?

I've recently purchased a two year old Mercedes-Benz SL from a local dealer. The car has 9000 miles on the clock and I have noticed corrosion on the alloy wheels. I have only had the car 10 days, what...

Which winter tyres are best for Maserati Quattroporte?

I run a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte in Spain. The tyres are needing replacing and as I am due to do some driving in Northern Europe this winter I was going to fit winter tyres shortly. Any problems that...

Honda Jazz tyre deflation system - is there a problem?

I bought a Honda Jazz nine months ago, and for most of this time the tyre deflation system has been giving false warnings. This recurs every day or so after it has been reset. The Honda dealer has looked...

How can I protect my alloy wheels from kerb damage?

I have recently bought a Land Rover Discovery Sport. Its a great car but the alloy wheels look dreadful as I have damaged them by parking too close to the kerb. I will have to have them repaired but is...

Are there any disadvantages or limitations to fitting extra load tyres instead of standard load?

I would like to replace my factory fit summer tyres with Michelin CrossClimate. However the factory fit tyres are standard load 94 rating, whereas in the equivalent size the CrossClimate tyres are extra...

Which tyres for a Suzuki Swift SZ4?

Greetings. My wife has a Suzuki Swift SZ4 which is fitted with with Continental radials- 185/55R 16. These all have the usual Continental problem on this model car, of cracked walls. What alternate manufacturer/s...

MX-5 and Steel Winter Wheels - is this possible?

In preparation for winter I'm trying to find some steel winter wheels shod with winter tyres but can't seem to find any that meet the spec of the standard fitment wheels (195/50R16 6.5J ET55 4x100 54.1CB)....

Need a comfortable and refined car for £25,000

I'm looking for a new car with excellent comfort and quiet running. A petrol engine and manual gearbox is preferred. I am considering either the new Skoda Superb or BMW 3 Series for about 17 to 25k via...

Which tyres are best for Ford KA?

I have a 2009 Ford KA that needs new two new front tyres, can you recommend the quietest tyres that would be suitable for this car? Also, is there anything in particular I need to be aware of with this...