Snowed under

You have advocated the use of winter tyres and I wish to purchase same for my son’s 2003 VW Polo 1.2 as he has no experience of driving in the winter. Would you recommend a particular tyre please?

Flawed wheel drive

We'd welcome your advice on our slightly unusual problem. We live in a remote rural position 3/4 mile down a steepish unmade bridlepath and in winter we struggle to get out to work and leave our VW Tiguan...

Bling and buy

I have a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra Estate 2.0 SRI fitted with low profile 235/35 R19 tyres that are costing me a small fortune. I average 15,000 miles a year, and every year all tyres have to be replaced. Is...

Can I get winter tyres to fit my Skoda Octavia vRS' 18-inch alloy wheels?

My Skoda Octavia vRS has 18-inch alloys with the usual low profile tyres. Can I get winter tyres that would fit the existing alloys? Where is the best place to find winter tyres? Should I just look at...

Wheel deal

I recently purchased a BMW 118d SE through the BMW Approved Used scheme and am very happy with it. I received an email from the dealer regarding an offer for winter wheels and tyre set. This is my first...

Excessive Tyre Wear

I bought a Renault Clio Dynamique S 1.2T new three years ago. It has been correctly serviced by the dealer since. I have just had to replace three tyres due to the inside tyre walls showing exposed reinforcement....

Which size for cold weather tyres?

I'm considering winter tyres this year as my partner drives about 50 miles a day and I want her to be as safe as possible during the colder months. I saw in various other posts that you rate the Michelin...

Steelers wheels

I will take delivery of my new Skoda Octavia 1.8TSI in about 3 weeks time. Following your advice on winter motoring I have ordered a set of 4 steel wheels from Skoda, which I will have shod with winter...

Rubber wear

I recently bought a nearly new 2010 Hyundai i30. It came on Hankook tyres, and they seem to be very noisy. What would you recommend when the time comes to replace them? I'm looking for decent wear, good...

Winter tyres for an SX4

I have a Suzuki SX4 4Grip. Are a set of winter tyres worth the money (£400-£500) and if so which should I fit?