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...

Do I need to replace both rear tyres on my car at the same time?

I bought a second-hand Range Rover Velar where three of the tyres have 7mm of tread left but the offside rear tyre is down to 3mm. The garage says this one ideally needs replacing but there is no problem...

What tyres would you recommend for a Toyota RAV4?

I have a new Toyota RAV4 and the only issue in my mind are the tyres fitted at the factory. They are Dunlop Grand Trek PT30 (225-60-18) and they do not grip as I am used too (previous two cars were Honda...

Can I fit runflats to a MINI Cooper S?

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...

Can I lower my tyre pressures to soften the ride?

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...

Can you recommend front tyres for my Toyota RAV4?

I drive a 2020 model Toyota RAV4 AWD Hybrid, currently with Dunlop Grandtrek PT30 tyres which need replacing. These tyres came with the vehicle when purchased. Should I stick with this tyre or can you...

I hit a kerb and now there's vibration through the steering - what's wrong?

I hit the kerb with my near side front wheel doing 20mph. The tyre was replaced and the wheel is okay but now there is a slight vibration between 60mph and 70mph. How do I diagnose what is causing it?

Can I change tyre profile to make my car more comfortable?

I have a Skoda Octavia vRS and do about 20k or more a year. Can I change the profile of my tyre for comfort? They are runflat tyres at the moment.

Is it an MoT requirement that tyres show the date of manufacture?

I have recently had four Goodyear Vectors All Seasons Gen 3 tyres fitted to my 2021Toyota RAV4. I ordered the tyres online ( by a well known tyre supplier) and had them fitted at a local garage. I have...

How can I solve the problem of alloy wheels cracking on my 2010 BMW Z4?

I am suffering (like so many others it would seem ) from wheel cracking /fracturing on inner rims of BMW 326M 19-inch staggered fit alloys on a 2010 BMW Z4 2.5 (2.3). I gather this is a common problem...