The iceman cometh

Please assume that I know absolutely nothing about winter driving and tell me what I can do now to prepare for the possibility of snow and ice on the road. Last winter I was marooned in my house because...

Panned driver

I have a FIAT Panda Dynamic Multijet 114g/km diesel. I wish to purchase winter tyres for it. At present the size I have is 155/80 R13 but my local tyre dealer says that he can only get winter tyres in...

Armied and dangerous?

As summer seems to have now departed my thoughts turn to winter and more of that white stuff that had us hemmed up our road for 4 days. I rather like the idea of an Ex Military Landrover 90 Softtop as...

Can I change to run flats?

Can I change to run flat tyres when due for change. Understand new RF are very good. Many thenks

Alloy Wheels

I have an E-Class Coupe first registered 12.6.09 which has now covered 18,088miles. A few months ago I noticed degradation of the rear alloys and my local dealership photographed them and emailed the...

Replacement Tyres

I had new Toyo tyres 3 years ago. They need replacing after 25,000 miles, does that seem about right, I think it's low? Can you recommend a replacement set, for ride comfort and resistance to potholes...

Up the creek without a paddleshift

Regrettably, I ignored your advice a couple of years ago and was talked into trading in my E39 525d for an E60 520d. Although it has sufficient power I notice the lack of smooth delivery and am now considering...

Wint some, lose some

Your response to SK lacked any mention of the fitting of winter tyres. We live in a hilly area and were able to use a VW Golf fitted with winter tyres in conditions that prevented the use of the car with...

Lexus RX400h - how can I reduce road noise from the tyres?

My Lexus RX400h (2007), has recently developed a severe case of road noise which increases to a quite unbearable level by 60mph. The front tyres are new since Jan 2011. They are "Far Eastern" in origin...

Bulging tyres

I own a Nissan Micra K-12 and I have a slight egg shaped bulge in the front wheel on the drivers side. I need to replace just this one tyre. The tyres are Continental 185/50R16 81, but I can only seem...