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I have a BMW F11 5-Series Touring on standard 17-inch wheels with 225/55 R17 runflat tyres. The ride is awful and I have always assumed that the stiffness in the walls causes much of the harsh ride.
I purchased a new Honda Insight Hybrid in July 2011. My previous car was a Mercedes C-200. I am finding the ride somewhat harder than my previous car. Is there anything one can do to improve the harder...
I recently bought a 2007 Honda CR-V EX 2.2iCDTi which currently has Honda ‘ONYX’ 19-inch alloy wheels fitted with SP Sport MAXX 245/45R 19 98Y low profile tyres. I would like to change these for a more...
Do you have any idea about the ride quality of the Range Rover Sport TDV6 with standard wheels? Also, please advise which wheels and tyres offer the best possible ride quality if I choose the RR Sport?...
First and foremost I just love the hat. If you would not mind letting me know the maker and where you bought it I promise not to ever tell anyone else. I have a 2006 Jaguar (all aluminium) XK4.2 on 19-inch...
I am planning to buy my sixth car, which must be a premium sedan. I have shortlisted the F10 BMW 530d, W212 Mercedes-Benz E350CDI, new Jaguar XF diesel S and Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro. My priorities are...
I have a four-year-old facelift Jaguar XJ 2.7 V6 diesel Sovereign, which I have owned from new and now has 98,000 miles under its belt. It has been a wonderful car, smooth, quiet, economical and reliable,...
I'm just writing to say how much I agree with your views on large wheels/low profile tyres. I recently sold my 1999 Lexus LS400 which had 15-inch wheels and 65 profile tyres. I now have a 2007 Lexus GS300SE...
Runflat tyres were fitted to my car on the false premise that they were superior. Aside from maintaining stability in the rare event of a blowout, the disadvantages seem to outweigh the advantages by a...
I have a 2004 BMW 330Ci Sport convertible. It is a lovely car except for the rock-hard ride caused by the sports suspension with 18-inch wheels and 35/40 profile tyres. Since it will need two new tyres...