Most recently answered wheels and tyres questions

I am about to buy a new Mazda CX-5. It comes on 19-inch wheels. I like the ride of the lower spec version on 17s. Would it be reasonable to insist on the dealer to remove the standard size and replace...

When driving over speed cushions I note that most cars just drive straight over, hardly slowing down at all. However, this often means the inside of both tyres ride over the sides of the cushions. I thought...

You speak highly of Michelin Cross Climate tyres, but they don't make them in the size for my Volvo XC60 - 235/60 R18V. Do you know if there are plans to do so in the near future?

My recently purchased Audi A3 Sportback S-Line is fitted with 225/40 R18Y Contisport contact tyres which produce a lot of noise over 30mph. The dealer says this is normal, but I find it unacceptable. How...

What can be done to improve the ride quality/comfort of a car? I own a four year old Hyundai ix20 with alloy wheels and 205/55/R16 tyres. The ride quality in my car is atrocious and it crashes and rolls...

I have a Mercedes GLA where two of the diamond cut wheels have been badly caught. The Merc dealer will not say who they use, just that they will send off and maybe gone for 5 days. In meantime no wheels...

I am interested in buying an SUV. Which one would you consider to be the quietest? The BMW X1 looks good but I have read reviews that say the car suffers from high levels of tyre noise.

I see you commented favourably on the new Michelin CrossClimate recently, which I'm pleased about as I am interested in these tyres to replace my current Dunlop winters before the end of this year. I have...

I own a Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer with a 1.6 petrol engine. Which all-weather tyres are best for economy and low road noise?

I'm in the process of buying a six year old MINI Cooper. The car has its original tyres, which are badly cracked on the sidewalls, although there is plenty of tread. The MINI dealer state this is normal....