Is a tyre puncture repair safe?

I had a slow puncture on a tyre that was a year old. Took it to a well know high street tyre outlet who found a screw (not sure where). They had repaired it before contacting me and said it would last...

Should I replace tyres that show signs of cracking on the tread?

I bought a 2017 plate BMW Series two years ago. When I bought it, it had 80,000 miles on the clock. After two years of ownership, it now has 86,000 miles on it. The tyres are all Bridgestone and were on...

When should I check tyre pressures for a fully loaded car?

Cars usually have a sticker giving the required tyre pressures for driving with 'normal' and full loads. If you need to change the pressures to drive with a full load, should you do it before or after...

Should I buy a 'new' tyre that was manufactured in 2021?

I saw a brand new tyre which was manufactured in 2021 for a good price and wanted to get it fitted but obviously it's 4.5 years old. Is that a problem and reason to avoid or not?

Do I need a geometry check if replacing two rear coil springs?

Am I correct in saying that following the replacement of two rear coil springs on a Ford Mondeo there would be no need to have a geometry check including front toe adjustment and rear toe adjustment? Especially...

Do I need to have four matching tyres on my car?

I have just got a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer M Sport which has three different makes of tyres. The rear two are Bridgestone weather control A005, 225/45 R18 95V, but the front offside has a Sailun Atresso...

Will changing from run flat tyres mean a more comfortable ride?

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...

How many years do tyres last?

I have a 2015 BMW X1 which has covered 45000 miles. The front tyres have been replaced once but the rear ones are originals and now 10 years old. They are still legal and have approx 4mm of tread. Is there...

Is it acceptable for a dealer to sell a car with different tyres fitted?

My friend has just purchased a 2024 Ford Kuga ST Line PHEV, with just under 10k miles from a Ford Dealer. It has been found the two rear tyres are of two seperate brands to the front tyres. In effect the...

Should increased tyre pressures due to hot weather be a concern?

I have a 2015 Porsche Macan with Michelin Latitude Sport tyres, front 235/60 32PSI, rear 255/55 36PSI. Recent motorway in hot weather, the fronts were up to 38PSI and rears to 42PSI. I expect to drive...