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Should we fit all-season tyres to our Ford Puma ST?

My wife is getting a Ford Puma ST soon and currently switches between regular and winter tyres on her Polo GTI. Are we better off getting a set of all-season tyres for the Puma or will that compromise...

Which tyres should I buy for driving off road?

I have a Mitsubishi Outlander which I regularly drive on farm tracks. At the weekend I nearly slid sideways into another vehicle. The tracks are heavily rutted, muddy and very slippery. I need to change...

Which tyres should I fit?

I am looking for the best tyres for my Kia Sportage. I live in the west of Scotland so lots of rain and frequently drive 4.5 hours to the Highlands. I don't do any off-road driving - just about town...

What causes rapid tyre wear?

I have a 2016 Nissan Note that’s only done 14,400 miles and the two front tyres have almost reached their end. Surely this is not normal life span for a tyre? Can you suggest what may be the cause, and...

What is causing uneven tyre wear?

My Kia Ceed has a noise which sounds like a wheel bearing problem. My garage says it is due to uneven tyre wear, i.e. going round the circumference wear gets more/less as you go. Seems to me this can only...

Is a faulty tyre pressure monitoring system an MoT fail?

I recently fitted the full sized spare wheel to my Ford Mondeo as part of the tyre rotation process. I found that the wheel isn't fitted with a tyre pressure monitoring sensor. Obviously this has resulted...

Are Michelin Cross Climate tyres acceptable as winter tyres in France?

I read with interest your article regarding winter tyres in France and wondered whether my Michelin Cross Climate tyres would be acceptable under French law? If not are snow chains acceptable?

My tyres are perishing at 12,000 miles. Do you have any advice about seeking compensation?

Four years ago, I purchased four Pirelli Scorpion Verde Tyres for my SUV. As an advertised premium brand with a lifetime warranty, I was willing to pay the relatively high cost. Unfortunately, after only...

Is replacing tyres on a 4WD drive car different to a 2WD model?

I've just bought a nearly new Cupra Formentor VZ2 with around 1000 miles on the clock from the main dealer. When we purchased it, the salesman pointed out that it had a new tyre (different to the other...