How can I protect the coating on my Ford Focus Ghia's alloy wheels from damage?

My 2006 Focus Ghia is fitted with highly polished alloy wheels that are protected by a thick transparent plastic coating. Unfortunately, this coating is easily damaged during routine serving or kerbing....

Absent spare wheels

I am contemplating my next, and possibly last car. Increasingly new cars are being introduced without spare wheels, the sales tag is "when did you last have a blowout?" The answer is a couple of years...

Land Rover Discovery 3 tyres

Interesting to read the answer to the LR Discovery tyres question.... My D3 was factory fitted with Pirelli Scorpion P zero M&S tyres. I've had the tyres changed twice now, first time at approx. 28k for...

Different tyres front and rear

I have a BMW 3 Series Convertible which needs new rear tyres. Currently fitted by BMW with Continentals. Rear wheel size is 255/40R17 94. You have recently been recommending Michelin Pilot Primacy HP...

Lexus IS250 - will big wheels ruin it?

I was considering buying a Lexus IS250,nearly new for £23000. However I have been increasingly put off by comments concerning the Low Profile Tyres(225x45x17) and their adverse effect on ride quality...

Can you recommend quieter tyres for my 2005 Jaguar X-Type?

I have a 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3-litre 4-wheel drive with 14,000 miles since new. I am very pleased with the car, but the road noise is rather high and the tyres are coming up for replacement. I wonder if...

Will my Volvo XC0 be ok on Pirelli Zero Rosso tyres in winter, or should I fit dedicated winter tyres?

I am going to need to replace the original tyres on my Volvo XC60 D5 AWD after 19,500 miles. It is currently fitted with Pirelli Zero Rosso 235/60 R18 V103. My Volvo main dealer says that these tyres are...

Why do runflat tyres give such a harsh ride?

Runflat tyres were fitted to my car on the false premise that they were superior. Aside from maintaining stability in the rare event of a blowout, the disadvantages seem to outweigh the advantages by a...

Is it safe to fit only two winter tyres to a car for driving in snow?

I have had a few disagreements with friends and colleagues concerning the fitting of two winter tyres only during the British winter. Personally I consider this dangerous but I am not in the majority....

What could be causing what feels like a wheel imbalance on our 2006 Renault Clio?

I bought a 1149cc 2006 Renault Clio Extreme two years ago with only 11,500 miles, and in the main really like the car. However, a problem developed after owning it for four months and the garage we bought...