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My MINI JCW puts a smile on my face every time I get in it - the only downside are its wheels. The alloy's are dished, like the bottom of a dinner plate and ride on super skinny 205/45 R18 tyres. If I...
I drive a 1.4 Suzuki Vitara with the Continental tyres set at the higher Eco pressure setting for economy. This gives great miles per gallon on motorways, but on pot-holed roads around town the ride can...
Is it technically possible to change my low profile 19-inch wheels to 18-inch wheels? What are the pros & cons?
Due to a combination of factors, I have recently needed a full set of new tyres on my 68-plate BMW 430d Gran Coupe. I’m a steady and mature driver - not a boy racer - but the car has quite a lot of grunt....
My 2021 Kia Niro 1.6 GDI HEV has only done 20,000 miles, but the front tyres will need replacement soon. The supplied tyres Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (225/45 ZR18) are expensive - what do you suggest for...
I just bought a Ford Tourneo Connect WAV but the ride is very bumpy. It has Continental Contact 2 tyres fitted - is there a softer tyre I could fit to make the ride more comfortable?
Why am I not able to have a puncture repaired on my run flat tyre?
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...
I’m about to take delivery of my Skoda Kodiaq PHEV. I do a significant mileage each year (about 35,000 miles) mainly on motorways, A and B roads, and really appreciate good quiet tyres. Could you recommend...
I have a 2002 Toyota RAV4 with 16-inch wheels. I would like to replace them with 18-inch wheels because I believe they would give me a better ride. Any reason why not to?