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I have recently acquired a 2007 BMW 118d SE Auto - the so-called ‘Efficient Dynamics’ version. Initial impressions are all positive: handling, performance, autobox, finish and particularly economy (45-50mpg)...
My Toyota Auris has done 21,000 miles. The front tyres are at 2mm and the rears at 4mm. Should the new tyres go on the front or the back?
My Ford Fiesta recently got a flat tyre, and as the puncture was in the side wall, my uncle decided to put on the spare. However, he was unhappy with me driving the 80 miles back home on it on my own as...
The front tyres on my Volvo XC90 were down to 2-3mm whilst the backs were at 4-5mm. I therefore changed the front tyres and had the front tracking done. Since then, I've done about 300 miles and the vibration...
Can you recommend a tyre fitter in the Surrey area? I'm in Epsom. I need four new tyres for my Mercedes-Benz and don't want the alloys spoiled like last time.
My 2003 Fiat Punto Dynamic is an honest little car, and economical too. However, the road noise from the cheap European tyres is excessive. What tyres would you recommend to replace them?
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...
My wife's nearly three-year-old 1 Series BMW needs four new tyres in the next few weeks. At the moment it is fitted with the original Bridgestone Turanza runflat tyres (205 55 r16 91v). Would you advise...
On Wednesday I went to a well-known workshop to get my 2007 Volkswagen Polo's tyres replaced. They said I only need to replace the front offside tyre. I remembered that last time my tracking went straight...
I need to replace the two front tyres on my 2007 Lexus GS300. The car has only done 19,000 miles so I am going to get the tracking checked first. Once this has been checked, and realigned if necessary,...