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Three sets of new tyres in 12 months, tracking adjusted 3 times, new wish bones and bushes twice and still wearing. I can't afford to go on like this and can't afford another car. Any ideas?
I'm thinking of buying a 12 month old BMW X3. However, I've noticed that lots of the cars have 19-inch wheels. Is this a no-no when it comes to ride quality? I've driven an SE with standard 17-inch wheels...
My (2009) Vauxhall Astra 1.6 diesel is currently has 225/50/r17 tyres. I want to change these to 225/45/r17 as they are much cheaper. Is this possible and also what issues will I face?
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.