Can mismatched tyres cause problems?

I recently took my car to my regular garage to have one new tyre fitted on the front offside. I assumed they would fit the same as they were replacing (a Michelin Cross Climate) however they have just...

What should cold tyre pressures be in this hot weather?

Do I set the tyre pressures to the manufactures pressures regardless of the ambient temperature. Recently the heatwave has raised the tyres when cold from 33/30 to 37/34. If I hadn’t let some air out they...

Should I have my tyres filled with nitrogen?

I’ve been told to use gas in my tyres as it would mean a smoother ride and I wouldn’t need to put gas in them as often. Is this true or is the garage trying to sell me something that I don’t need.

Do all season tyres give a smoother ride?

I have a 2023 Audi Q5 S Line with 19 in wheels and Continental Contisport tyres. The ride is harder than I would like even at Audi recommended comfort level 29PSI tyre pressure. Would all season tyres...

Can I change the profile of my tyres?

I have a 2025 Countryman JCW on 245 40 R20 99Y EL tyres. I appreciate the reason for the low profile on a performance car but is it possible given the crashing into potholes that occurs to fit tyres with...

Do I need to replace the tyres on my motorhome?

The tyres on my motorhome are showing signs of perishing, the DOT stamp is (0216) would it be good practice to replace them. If so which tyre would you suggest, for good petrol consumption, low noise and...

Is a tyre with sidewall damage safe?

Recently I hit a kerb with my front offside tyre on a badly lit road where the pavement had been built out on a corner and when I inspected it the following day there was a 50mm strip of rubber partially...

Will having different speed rated tyres fitted result in an MoT failure?

My SEAT Mii Electric is fitted with 81 V rated tyres. I had a new tyre fitted but the fitter fitted 81H rated tyres. It is well within the max speed of the car which is only 80mph. Is this likely to result...

Can I fit smaller wheels to improve the ride of my car?

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...

Is TPMS accurate?

How accurate are the tyre pressure monitors factory fitted to the wheel rim. have a 71-plate BMW 118 and after using the gauge on the pump to inflate the tyres to the correct pressure, the electronic information...