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I have been told conflicting information on this. Can I fit standard tyres to 19 inch alloys on BMW E92 3 series? Are the valves just standard? Is thare a skinny spare available?
I'm a first time car owner and I need to replace the tyres on my Peugeot Partner. Can you recommend a few brands / tyre models for me to look for? Obviously with a slow but comfortable car like this...
Can you suggest tyres for my Discovery 3 please? I have read Pirelli Scorpion ATR and Vredestein Xtreme are good. My current tyres are Nexen 255/60R 18H nearing the end of their life. I do very little...
I have a 2004 BMW 330Ci Sport convertible. It is a lovely car except for the rock-hard ride caused by the sports suspension with 18-inch wheels and 35/40 profile tyres. Since it will need two new tyres...
We might buy a 2-year-old Jaguar XJ. Is there any different in ride quality between a SWB and LWB version?
I’m looking for a quiet-running tyre for a recently acquired Rover 75 diesel with the (sensible) 15-inch alloys and 195/65 R15 tyres. It came on unidirectional Goodrich Profilers, which are wearing well...
I have Honda Civic 2.2 and it is getting near the time for new tyres. The wheels I have fitted at the moment are 18-inch with low profile tyres, and with the roads as they are, are rattling my old bones....
Your reply about the new MoT made me think that perhaps I should consider changing my 2000-registered Lexus IS 200SE. As an 80-year-old we do around 5000 miles a year, with a high percentage of short journeys....
I have just ordered a Volvo V60 SE Lux which comes on 17”wheels with 215/50 R 17 tyres. Bearing in mind your mantra about the disadvantages of large wheels with low profile tyres I requested 16” wheels...
I have owned Volkswagen Passat estates for the last 15 years. They have all been good in the snow. My current model is a 2-litre TDi fitted with Contisport 235/45 ZR 17 tyres. The traction in snow is appalling....
 

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