Can I fit smaller wheels to my Land Rover Freelander?

I have a Land Rover Freelander with 18-inch rims. In order to fit winter tyres, can I put on 16-inch or 17-inch rims on, or not because of the brakes etc?

Which secondhand car for use in the Scottish winter?

I am looking to spend up to £15,000 on a secondhand car for my wife, who only will do 4000 miles per year so I'm looking at one or two year-old car. I would like either front wheel drive or 4X4, as we're...

Should I fit winter tyres or Autosocks to my Skoda Roomster in winter?

I live in North Yorkshire, surrounded by hills, and I am planning ahead before the winter. I have a Skoda Roomster and I am considering fitting winter tyres or Autosocks. Which do you consider to be the...

Should I get rid of my 2002 BMW 320d and replace it with something newer?

I am dithering about whether to replace my 2002 BMW 320d Touring, which I have had from new, has 110,000 on the clock and has given me little trouble. It still returns 54mpg. Do you think it is sensible...

Which winter tyres for my Volvo V70?

Please can you tell me how I calculate the wheel and tyre size for a 2005 Volvo V70? I want to put winter tyres on steel wheels for the coming winter. Clearly, the wheels will be a smaller diameter than...

Which coupe has good rear legroom and all-weather ability?

I'm trying to decide on a one or two-year-old coupe that I can use to drive long distance, especially to ski resorts in Europe, so 4wd would be an advantage. The Audi A5 3.0 Quattro coupe seems ideal,...

Does my husband - a rural GP in Cornwall - need 4x4 in the winter, or will winter tyres suffice?

We live in Cornwall, not the Alps, and although we did have some of the white stuff this year we managed, as we had a very nice Land Rover Discovery. Sadly it had to go as it was too costly to run, and...

Where can I get steel wheels for my Skoda Octavia Estate?

I want to get a set of winter tyres on steel wheels for my new Octavia Estate, but I've been quoted £1300 by the dealer. I know where to go to get the tyres, but I'm struggling to find where I can get...

Can I fit bigger tyres to my Mercedes-Benz ML 270 for use in winter?

I have an old Mercedes-Benz ML 270 with alloy wheels taking tyres size 255/60 R17. I use it in the winter to pull a little trailer with the horse manure from a very muddy park. Last winter, I planted it...

Can you recommend winter tyres for my Audi Allroad?

You have often advocated switching to winter tyres over the winter. I live in a remote area and frequently have to contend with deep snow and mud. My 2006 Audi Allroad is ideal, except it would benefit...