Which tyres can we fit to our Nissan Micra to improve the ride comfort?

The tyres fitted to my wife’s 2009 Nissan Micra 1.2 Tekna are Continental 185/50R16 and I think they give a slightly hard ride. Is it feasible to increase the profile without messing the job up?

Which winter tyres should I fit to my Volkswagen Caddy?

I have a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy with 225/45 RF17 tyres. I am a firm believer in winter tyres. Do I use the 17-inch alloy wheels and pay the garage to fit winter tyres, or buy smaller steel wheels and fit...

Can I improve the ride quality in my Jaguar XF 2.2D by changing the wheels and tyres?

I replaced my Jaguar XF 3.0 D with a Jaguar XF 2.2 D in January this year and originally thought that the much 'harsher' ride was due to the 'newness'. 5000 miles later I don't think it is. I can see that...

Should I be suspicious about wheel alignment checks?

When I recently bought a new set of tyres I was offered a free alignment check which I was told showed that my wheels were out by a couple of degrees. To re-align them would be £30. Exactly the same thing...

Can I claim for new tyres from the council after mine were damaged by tar and gravel?

Earlier today we were returning from Wembury Point near Plymouth when we encountered a South West Highways road resurfacing crew coming in the opposite direction. It was on a narrow road and all seemed...

Should I run a Jaguar XK Portfolio V8 on 19- or 20-inch wheels?

I am a regular, indeed avid reader of your column and aware that you have views about the wheel size on cars. I am contemplating buying a fairly recent Jaguar XK Portfolio with the V8 5-litre engine. I...

Wheel size - what would you recommend?

We are trading in our 59 reg Jazz S which rides comfortably on 175/65R15 tyres for a new Jazz ES Plus supplied with 185/55R16. Do you foresee any downside?

Blown tyre from raised manhole cover - should council pay for new tyre?

I have a Mazda MX5. A few weeks ago my off-side tyre blew on a sharp raised manhole cover. The damage cost me £140 to fix and I have taken photos of the damage and the cover in question. Should I write...

What wheels and tyres offer the best ride on the Audi A1?

I’m looking at buying a new/used Audi A1 Sportback, but am not sure which wheels and tyres to fit in order to get the best possible ride. Can you help? Also, if I buy new, is the Drive the Deal website...

Should I fit star rated tyres to my BMW X5?

I need two new tyres on my BMW X5, sizes are 285/45/19 I've spoken to my local garage and they have mentioned star rated tyres. Is it wise to differ from the tyres BMW recommends, or will it cause damage...