Noisy wheels on my new Ford Fiesta

Just bought 2009 Fiesta auto which is performing well. The road/wheel noise is a bit high with 16" alloy wheels and low profile tyres. Can you advise a suitable tyre for the alloys or should I change to...

Excessive rear tyre wear on an Octavia

Had my Skoda Octavia from new. Three years and 14 pairs of rear tyres later, Skoda still will not accept there's a problem with the rear setting on the car.

Why are 16-inch wheels on my Skoda Superb so much better than the standard 18-inch?

I have a 2010 Skoda Superb TDi 170 Elegance. Its standard wheels are 18-inch shod with 225/40 R18 tyres. With the advent of winter I bought a set of alloy wheels fitted with winter tyres. These wheels...

Tyres changed for none-runflats on a BMW

I have just purchase a used BMW 318i SE from a non BMW Franchised Dealer. When I test drove the car is had Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat tyres all round. Before agreeing to purchase the car I confirmed...

What replacement Kia Sportage tyres?

I wish to replace the 235 60 R16 100H tyres on my Kia Sportage. My driving is mainly on road but with some occasional off road in forests (I am a conservation volunteer) so would appreciate some grip when...

Legal obligations of a hire company?

I am a self-employed courier and since July last year I have hired a Nissan NV200 SE on a long-term rental agreement from a small, independent hire company. I was preparing to replace a couple of worn...

Ford Galaxy 1.6 TDci - excessive tyre wear?

I have a 2012 Ford Galaxy 1.6 TDCI, bought back in September 2012. I'm just wondering is it common for the front tyres to almost reach their legal limit by 7600 miles? I drive quite "normally" not thrashing...

Why are modern cars issued with different wheel size options?

Although I have given up driving, as I approach my 89th birthday I still have a valid clean licence, having driven and owned a variety of vehicles in a host of different countries since 1943. But when...

Which tyres for my 2007 Ford Focus?

I recently bought a 2007 Focus 1.8-litre petrol and am experiencing some road noise from the rear tyres. This has been diagnosed as wear on the arrow pattern tread of the tyres creating bobbles by 2n4...

Best wheels and tyres for a Focus?

I want to buy a Ford Focus Titanium X from Ford Direct. My local Ford dealer tells me that they all have 18" wheels. I have driven one with 17" wheels which are OK. Please tell me what 18" wheels will...