Can I fit 225-45-17 winter tyres to my Alfa Romeo 159?

I'll be driving to Austria in December and I have been offered four winter tyres (225-45-17) in very good condition. I have an Alfa Romeo 159 SW 1.9 JTD with 225-50-17 tyres. Will the different tyre section,...

What's caused unusual tyre wear on the front of my Audi A5 coupe?

Following a blow-out of the front driver's side wheel of my Audi A5 coupe, the RAC recovery vehicle took me to a garage to have the tyre replaced and the tracking checked, as both tyres were worn on the...

Should the supplying dealer pay for a new tyre after unusual wear was found on my BMW 3 Series?

I bought a 58-plate BMW 3 Series convertible in December 2010. I took it into a BMW dealer for an oil and brake service, where they told me there was wear on the offside tyre on the inside edge and it...

Can you give me some advice about my wife's Volkswagen Polo's wheels and tyres?

My wife's Volkswagen Polo Dune was supplied new in 2004 with bright silver alloy 71/2 J x 17 'BBS' wheels with 215/40 ZR 17 83W Dunlop Sport 9000 tyres. The nearside alloy wheels have been 'kerbed' and...

Tyre straits

We have a 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium auto on 15 x 6 alloy wheels. with 195/50 Hancook tyres. This wretched car, which could be so nice, gives no pleasure to driver or passenger because of the incessant...

Can I fit smaller wheels and tyres to my Skoda Superb II?

My Skoda Superb II Elegance is a magnificent car, fully justifying its name. But tyre wear is heavier than on the Superb I by about 60 per cent. My local dealer tells me that Skoda will not supply a new...

Do you have information on the latest generation of runflat tyres for my BMW 530i?

I read one of your letters sometime ago mentioning the latest generation of runflat tyres. Can you direct me to the latest information as I cant find it on your website? I have a BMW 530i.

How can I straighten my Citroen Xsara Picasso's steering wheel after having the tracking done?

I have just had new tyres and the tracking done on a Citroen Xsara Picasso. The steering wheel is now slightly (only slightly) out of line. This is irritating but I don't want to make a fuss unless it...

Should I replace my car's rear tyres?

Have just returned from picking my car up after MOT and have been told that my rear tyres have slightly uneven tread blocks. The mechanic says it is due to the budget tyres that are on there and if I only...

I've bought a used Vauxhall Corsa which is wearing tyres unevenly - could it be out of alignment?

I have recently purchased a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXI three-door on an 03 plate. I put two new tyres on the front of the car in May and the front passenger tyre has worn illegal already! I haven't done more...