What's the best wheel size for the Ford Fiesta?

My daughter is keen to buy a one yaer old Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost Titanium 125 and has located two she is intersted in. One has 16-inch wheels and the other, which has a better set of extras, has 17-inch...

Which small car is best for a long commute?

I've just had my Fiat 500 written off in a car crash. My insurer has given me £8000 and I am thinking of replacing it for a different model. I absolutely loved my Fiat, but travel 90 miles a day on the...

Is air suspension worth the extra money?

Would the addition of the air suspension option on a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport give a smother ride?

Which tyres are best for the Jeep Compass?

I'm need new tyres for my three year old Jeep Compass, but am not sure what tyres to fit. The size is 215/55/18 V95, currently on original Continentals, would it be better to change? I'd like a quiet...

Volkswagen Passat tyres - how can I improve fuel economy?

I am currently running my 2008 Volkswagen Passat on Bridgestone Potenza 235/45R17 94Y RE050A tyres which are coming up for replacement. Can you recommend any other make of tyre. I do about 10000 miles...

Can you recommend a large and comfortable car?

I currently own a 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 iVTEC Si-T. I'm looking to buy a new car of medium size for around £25,000. Some of the cars I've looked at are Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 Saloon, Lexus...

Jaguar X-Type - which wheels and tyres are best?

I've recently acquired a 2007 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 AWD Sport with fewer than 6000 miles on the clock. Only concern is the ride which is unforgiving (Pirellis, 31 psi). What could you suggest as a replacement...

Buying a new Lexus IS - which wheels give the best ride?

I am purchasing a new Lexus 300H on standard wheels, which are 235/45/R18. However, I believe that I can have the car on the 225/50/R17 wheels - which would produce the smoothest and quietest ride.

Will smaller wheels improve the ride in my Lexus IS?

My Lexus IS was a pre-registered model, for a good discount, so I had no choice of wheel size. The 18-inch wheels as fitted produce a very hard and jiggly ride. There are websites offering new alloys for...

Need a large car with soft suspension - any ideas?

I am a 6.6 feet tall and need a large car with a soft ride. I have £8000 to spend and want something with lots of space in the back, but dislike French cars. What do you recommend?