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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,...
My son purchased a 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI with 2600 miles on the clock last week. I subsequently noticed that all four tyres were different brands - Dunlop, Davanti, Bridgestone and Hankook. All were...
My Hyundai ix20 has wheels that are equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Will these cost more to replace? And if so, how much extra?
When we bought my wife's Honda Jazz it came with a tyre repair kit but we could buy a spare, and this came in handy when she hit a kerbstone and ruptured a tyre. I'm about to get a Lexus UX. I could...
I have a 2015 Focus and recently noticed a slight ticking noise from the front right tyre whilst driving. It is very faint and doesn't always manifest itself, especially at higher speeds. I thought it...
I'm hoping you can offer some advice. My car needs new tyres to pass its MoT. I'm currently using Pirelli P Zeros. I do a lot of towing (up to max allowed for this car). What replacement tyres would you...