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I wish to buy a set of winter tyres and steel (ie non-alloy) wheels for my VW Tiguan Escape. My VW dealer tells me I cannot buy steel wheels in the UK and therefore would have to buy a set of alloys, total...
It is recommended and sometimes obligatory to use winter tyres in Germany in "the winter", whatever that is. Since I go there 6 times a year I am not happy with the wheels supplied with the car. I have...
I own a Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.9PD Elegance that has low profile Bridgstone tyres, tread depth 3.5mm. I live in a cul-de-sac untreated by grit that is on a slight hill that I am unable to climb despite...
December and January’s weather will obviously lead many to consider purchasing a 4x4 vehicle as a possible solution to being able to get around in the snow. I would have thought that a more cost effective...
In theTelegraph, of 14-1-2010 there is a photo of a Range Rover in a ditch. It appears to have been fitted with low profile tyres. Would these tyres have had any detrimental effect on the handling of...
I have driven various Vauxhalls over the past 20 years or so and have always found them to drive well in the snow when fitted with winter tyres. My current car is a Meriva and it does not perform well...
My daughter who lives in Scotland has a 2007 Toyota Corolla. As a teacher she is committed to travelling every weekday whatever the weather. Please could you advise as to whether she would gain any merit...
I would appreciate your advice. I have a Land Rover Discovery 3 fitted with standard mud and snow all-weather tyres. I have two or three ski trips planned and have heard that winter snow tyres would meet...
Early last summer I was delighted to take delivery of a new BMW 320D Estate but regrettably it has not lived up to my expectations, BMW has, and is continuing to deal with clutch judder and engine management...
I have an Audi A6 diesel 3 litre Allroad which has 19” wheels. Would it ride better on 17” wheels, and would it cope better in winter in snow and ice. I would value your advice and hope to hear from you...
 

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