Winter tyres - why can't I get them for my Lexus?

I run a 54 reg RX300 and have been having problems trying to get winter tyres. My current tyres are 225/60 R17 and I have asked local garages and specialists for steel wheels and winter tyres but they...

Why approve different size tyres for winter?

I have just had my one year old winter tyres refitted. On checking the pressures I noticed that Vauxhall approve a different size for winter, whereas I'd had the same size as the standard eco tyres fitted....

Why are low profile tyres becoming more common?

I am puzzled by the way tyre profiles have changed in the new millennium. On many cars they are now of such low profiles as to resemble a bit of tape wound around a big wheel. I have read your views about...

We need a car for use on icy roads - what would you recommend?

We have a 2010 Skoda Fabia and a 1999 Subaru Justy but we need to replace these with just one car. We live in a forest and every winter have to drive on icy roads, so we need a 4WD. My Justy is super on...

Changing to smaller wheels and winter tyres - what about my insurance?

I have a 2006 55 reg corsa sxi+ with 185 55 15 tyres fitted on standard sxi alloys. I have 4 175 65 14 snow tyres from my old corsa on 14inch steel wheels. Will I void my insurance if I fit them?

Improving the ride on a CR-V

I have a 2011 Honda CR-V EX on 18 inch wheels the ride is not as good as I had hoped. Would 17 inch wheels improve the ride and what tyres would you recommend for mostly road use?

Buying new tyres for a Freelander

You have previously recommended Pirelli Scorpion ATRs for a 4x4. However, I find that these are not available for my Freelander which requires 235/65 R17 108V. What would your current recommendation be...

Protecting steel wheels in winter

I have bought 4 new manufacturer steel wheels on which I will fit winter tyres. I will not use plastic wheel trims. Do I need to have the wheels painted again - the paint finish they came in seems very...

Do I need winter tyres for my trip to France?

I might be driving my car to the French Alps in a few weeks and I'm wondering if I need to buy 4 winter tyres? Also will I need new rims for them? Temperatures reach anywhere between -4 and -20!

What tyres for an A1?

I have had an Audi A1 from new and it came with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 215 45 R16 90V tyres. They handle great but I was hoping for a bit more wear out of them. It has done just under 14,000 and needs...