Most recently answered wheels and tyres questions

I own a Volkswagen Passat Estate. My local tyre seller has said it is ok to fit 235/55/R17s and replace the existing 215/55/R17. Is he right?

Last week I took my 2013 BMW 328i into my local garage (which is part of a national chain) for an MOT and service. My car failed the MoT because two runflat tyres had some damage that I was unaware of....

Why do car manufacturers insist on fitting large wheels and low-profile tyres to their top-of-the-range models? This combination often results in a hard ride and susceptibility to wheel and tyre damage...

I have recently taken delivery of a Lexus NX 450+ Sport with runflat tyres. I cannot find their winter equivalent but have been told (not convincingly) that I can fit non-run flat winter tyres. Is this...

I have a 2018 Focus ST-3 and need new tyres on the front. Can I fit a pair of all-season tyres or do I need to replace all four?
Also, can you recommend any all-season tyres for my car?

I own a 2010 Honda CR-V. The owner's manual recommends tyres that are inflated to 30PSI for normal loads, but the tyre fitting company insists that my newly fitted Michelin Cross Climate 2 tyres should...

I recently bought a Ford Focus, which has tyres of two different makes, totally different tread patterns, different wear and different load ratings (92 and 96) on the front axle. They say this is not illegal...

My Kia e-Niro has Michellin Primacy 3 tyres which perform poorly in the wet (they also have just over 2mm tread). My other petrol cars all have all-season tyres which are phenomenal, but the cars all weigh...

I have ordered a Volvo XC40 which is scheduled for delivery during the latter part of next month. Until recently, the ride quality of the XC40 was almost universally applauded by the motoring press.
However,...