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I want to fit runflat tyres to my wife's MINI as repair kits are useless. It has 17 inch wheels and I am told by my dealer that the rims would accept runflats. I have had runflats on my BMWs and found...
I purchased a new VW Polo Match a couple of months ago. I'm finding the ride is much harder than the VW Golf Mk7 I had before. The tyre pressures for the new Polo are 36PSI all round. The Golf had tyre...
My 2020 BMW 330i is excellent except that a back injury now necessitates a more compliant ride. The original run flat tyres are quite harsh on 19-inch wheels. Would I notice much difference in the ride...
Can I change my standard 17-inch wheels to 16-inch on my 2017 Suzuki Vitara to make the ride smoother? My current tyres are all 215/55/R17 94V Michelin cross climates which are nearing end of life. I...
Due to a chronic health condition I am going to have to trade in my BMW 520d M Sport as the seat is too low and the ride is too firm for me these days. With a budget of £20k, can you recommend any cars...
What's the best car for someone with bad hips?
I am about to buy a 2015 Macan with 21" wheels and I'm not looking forward to a hard ride. I sold my Cayenne with 18" wheels and the owner (who refitted with 21" wheels) has offered me the Cayenne's wheels....
I have changed from a Golf SV with 205/55/R16 tyres to a VW T-Roc with 215/50/R18 tyres. I am finding the ride much harder. Would a Michelin tyre make the ride more comfortable and if so which model?What...
We run a 19 plate Peugeot 2008 which we like except it has a very hard ride, almost as if the dampers are missing. I am a great fan of Michelin tyres so do you think a set of their All Climate tyres would...
I have a 2017 Focus with 30k miles. rear tyres are original Michelin with 4-5 mm tread left. The ride is quite hard. Would fitting new tyres improve the ride and reduce road noise please? I have fitted...