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I'm looking to change the tyres on my 2004 Honda Civic Type S. It currently has Pirelli 205/55 R16 V. How important is the speed rating? Should I buy speed rating 'H' tyres or pay extra for 'V' rated?
I'm looking for a decent all weather tyre for my wife's 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. The Goodyear Eagle LS2 seems popular in the US and I believe carries the M + S marker, but I can't find much opinion on...
The tyres on my 2009 Toyota Avensis seem quite noisy (Pirelli 275/55 P17 94), is this a common problem with this model and are there quieter tyres available?
Over the years, with various cars, whenever I have had tyres replaced the garage invariably ask whether I want the tracking adjusted. How often would you suggest this is necessary? Every year; whenever...
Where can I buy a spare wheel, jack and wheel brace for my new SEAT Alhambra?
My son hired a mid-sized Ford Transit from a hire firm for a two week cycling trip. During the loan he got a puncture and the hire firm came out to replace the tyre. He now finds on his credit card that...
According to the Mazda configuration you can opt to have 16-inch wheels for the Sport model although 18s are the default size. Would you recommend keeping with the 18-inch wheels or opt for the smaller...
I bought a set of spare wheels and fitted them with winter tyres. My local tyre shop suggested Yokohama W - Drive 225/50 R17 winter tyres for my Audi A6 Avant. As expected, I have been delighted with the...
After research, I was all set to buy a BMW 520d Touring. However, a friend suggested that I test drive a 530d, particularly as I will only be driving 5000 to 6000 miles pa. Whilst the 520d is good the...
I have a 2010 BMW 520SE and I've been told that I have to have fit runflat winter tyres. My son has a similar car but he has fitted ordinary winter tyres. Which is the correct option?