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1. I have noticed that you have recommended using snow tyres instead of a 4x4, as a much cheaper and more effective measure. I purchased some snow tyres for my Skoda Superb yesterday (I live in the north...
I have read all your postings re winter tyres. Can you advise me on the best/appropriate winter tyre to buy for our Honda Jazz (2008 but new model)? Also what sort of cost to expect to get them fitted?
My lovely new Citroen DS3 came fitted with Michelin Energy Saver tyres, 195/55 R16. At the risk of sounding like a princess, I think I could feel the bump if I ran over an ant. Also, the puppy was car...
Can I fit snow chains to an Audi A6 Avant (Sport) 2002? Tyre size 215/55R16, Rims 7J. My manual says I can, but Audi Customer Services say I cannot. I have spoken to Thule who say I can and Rud who...
Do winter tyres need to be fitted by a specialist tyre fitter or will my local independant fitter or nearby Kwik-Fit etc be sufficient?
My wife has just bought a `58 Reg Mazda 3 Takara (Takora?) 1.6 with 205-55 R16 tyres on alloy wheels. With all this Global Warming producing so much snow she wants to have winter tyres for the winter...
I have a Mercedes A-Class (2002) and wanted to know whether it was best to get winter tyres and steel wheels or to go for winter tyre socks. Any advice would be great.
I have a new Ford Focus Zetec 2.0i automatic Titanium X. Am I better buying a set of winter tyres or going the whole hog and buying a set of new wheels with appropriate winter tyres?
Is there a way of improving tyre grip in ice and snow without changing to winter tyres?
I cannot agree with you enough about the value of fitting winter tyres. Combine them with sensible driving and who needs a 4x4 for road driving in snow? I drive a Jaguar S-Type Diesel and last winter spent...
 

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