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I have an Audi A3 which was bought new in August 2015 and has approximately 7000 miles on the clock. The tyres are Dunlop Sport Maxx and I recently had a slow puncture from a nail. I had the puncture...
I have just collected a secondhand 2013 1.0 litre Ford Focus. I have almost immediately noticed a strange whirring/turbine like noise most prevalent at 40-60mph. It is speed related and not related to...
I am thinking of buying an ex-demonstrator SEAT Leon FR. The car runs on 18-alloys, but the space saver wheel in the boot is 16-inch diameter. Surely this cannot be correct?
Can you recommend a good all-weather replacement tyre for the last generation Volvo XC90 on 17-inch wheels?
How can I soften the ride of my BMW 218i Coupe. I don't want to drive it fast, just comfortably on our potholed roads. If changing tyres/wheels and/or suspension parts, will the warranty and insurance...
My 2013 BMW X3 ill be due new tyres shortly. It uses 225/60/17V, currently Pirelli P7, which have lasted 40k miles. BMW say my transmission warranty will be void if I don't fit star rated tyres but my...
I really like my Mazda CX-5 Sport 175 Auto which I use for towing a 1500kg caravan. The tyres (Toyo Proxes R36 225/55R19 99V) will soon require replacing but I find the current tyres quite noisy on the...
I've a pal at the golf club who owns a new Porsche Panamera, but he is only getting about 3000 miles out of the front tyres. The tyres appear to be wearing out on the outer edge. He's been to the dealer...
I'm generally pleased with my recently acquired Range Rover Sport (owned for 2 months and travelled 5000 miles) but am unhappy with the ride which is much harsher and uncomfortable compared to our previous...
How do I reduce road noise? Should I change to smaller tyres or put more soundproofing in the boot/wheel arches?