Should I fit winter tyres to all four wheels of my Alfa Giulietta?

After 40 years of fitting winter tyres (starting with Town & Country) to the driving wheels of my vehicle I now find tyre retailers insisting that this is "unsafe" and wanting to fit four. Having had no...

Can I fit different tyres to my X-Type Jaguar to improve the ride quality?

Very good recent article about comfy cars, which has prompted me to seek your advice. I recently purchased an X-Type Jag that has 17-inch alloy wheels, fitted with Michelin 225/45ZR17 Pilot Sport tyres...

Where should we sell our 2000 Ford Puma?

My husband and I (both in our seventies) are currently downsizing from two cars to one car, and are currently in negotiations to purchase a new Ford Fiesta Titanium and will be trading in my husband's...

Which tyres should I fit to my 2003 Lexus IS 200 for motorway use?

I have a 2003 Lexus IS 200 Sportcross with 205/55x16 V Bridgestone ER300 Turanzas that need renewing soon. I would appreciate your advice as to the best replacements. My instinct favours Continental Premium...

What can I do about cracking damage to the wheels and tyres of my BMW 3 Series convertible?

I have a superb BMW 3 Series convertible, manual, 2.0-litre diesel, E93, registered September 2008, purchased from a BMW dealer at two years old with 17,000 odd miles (now four years old at 37,000 miles,...

Are speed humps causing unusual wear and damage to my Audi A6's tyres?

It recently came as a shock to find that my four-year-old A6 2.0 TDI Avant failed its MOT and that the cost of the recommended remedial work was almost £1000. I consider myself both thoughtful and careful...

Specifying tyres with a new car

I'm about to purchase my first ever car and have settled on a new discounted Skoda Fabia Estate from a Skoda dealer. One area I can't find any advice on is the topic of specifying the tyres on a new...

Why shouldn't I fit 15-inch wheels to my Toyota Auris T Spirit?

My car is a Toyota Auris hybrid T Spirit and comes on 17-inch wheels with 215/45R17 tyres. Is there any reason I can't have the 15-inch wheels with 195/65R15 tyres fitted, which should give me a softer...

Did you know that runflat tyres must be removed from the wheel differently to normal tyres?

I have been delighted with the comfort and wear rate on my 2008 BMW 320D Touring 17 inch runflats. However, following replacement I experienced low-pressure warnings, which, on checking all four tyres,...

Fitting aftermarket alloy wheels

I have just bought my sister an 09 Fiesta Style 1.2 with 195/50/R15 Hankooks on steel wheels. Having decided to treat her further I have located a set of Fox Racing alloys in excellent condition, fitted...