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Considering we have winter coming in a few months and its about time I replaced the front two wheels of the car. I was wondering what's the best option in a price range of £70 - 130? I plan on having only...
I have had to replace the tyres on my last two cars because of cracks caused by UV light, and not because of wear. Is there any way I can prevent this in future?
I recently bought a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 2007 with Nexen 215/65/R16 tyres. I have been advised that I will need to change two for the next MoT and want to fit tyres that are less noisy. Any suggestions?...
I am buying a Lexus IS 300h: I have a choice to fit 205/55/R16 or 225/45/R17 as opposed to the standard 18-inch wheels. Which do you recommend?
My father is a 63-year-old large man at 6-foot 3-inches, and heavy! He currently drives a 2009 Mercedes-Benz S320 diesel. He travels 60 miles a day to and from work. He is beginning to complain about the...
I run a 2008 Audi 4 Avant TDI B7, which I bought new. The dealer offered oversize 18-inch wheels and 235/40 tyres as a free option as part of an incentive package to sell the last few old body shape models....
I recently took a test drive in a new Audi Q5. The S Line version seems to have the equipment and extras that I would prefer but only comes with 19-inch wheels and 235/55 R19 tyres, whereas the lesser...
My wife has just sold her much-loved 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee and bought a newer one, a 2000 Grand Cherokee 4-litre petrol which has only 38,000 miles. It’s been a Chelsea tractor and well looked after....
My Avensis is now nearly seven years old but has done only 40,700 miles, completely trouble-free. I therefore plan to continue running it until it starts giving problems. One pair of tyres will soon need...
I noticed what looked like long, wiggly worms appearing all over all four (standard) wheels of our 2008 Volvo C70. They seemed to be radiating from the hub across all the ’spokes'. Neither the Volvo main...