Which wheel size should we specify with our new BMW X3?

Long gone are the days when the only decisions you had to make when ordering a new car were colour and model. We recently spent several hours deciding on the options/packages for a new BMW X3, a pleasant...

Should service have picked up on worn tyres?

I bought a second-hand Peugeot 308 16000 miles. Front tyres are worn on outside. Had two services, should this have been noticed?

Why are tyres wearing prematurely on two of my Volkswagen Polos?

Further to the recent letter from HP in Reading, I have had similar experience with two Polos in the last few years. Both were new company cars that prematurely munched a set of front tyres in less than...

Why is our BMW X5 wearing through tyres so fast?

Our BMW X5 3.0sd SE, bought new in September 2008 on a HP agreement, wore its rear tyres through to the metal within four months. BMW accepted there was a fault with the alignment from the factory and...

My Mercedes-Benz CLK280 is in a higher VED category than I thought because of the wheel size - can I change this?

I recently bought a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK280 cabriolet, 7G auto in SE spec, from a main dealer. All of the public online info had told me this car was 222g/km. Shock horror to discover that my actual...

Thanks for recommending McGard to replace my son's Volvo V70's locking wheel nut.

Our son recently lost the locking wheel nut for his Volvo V70 estate car, an event that must happen quite often. After numerous enquiries to the local Volvo dealer, who were not at all helpful, and tyre...

Winter Tyres/Steel Rims

I recently purchased winter tyres from "Mytyres" for Merecedes C Class estate. Rim size 205/55/16 & 225/50/16. At the time and in order to reduce costs, I only purchased tyres. Unfortunately "Mytyres"...

Should I buy a spare wheel if the car doesn't come with one?

There's reams on your Ask HJ about the trend of not providing a spare wheel. I'm about to buy a Mazda 3 ... which I'm sure doesn't have a spare. What would be your best advice: buy a second-hand wheel...

Can I fit my BMW 320d Sport with 235/40 runflat tyres?

My BMW 320d Sport is of course fitted with runflat tyres as original equipment, 235/40 R18 on the front wheels and 255/35 R18 on the rears. I have just replaced the fronts with Michelin Pilot Sport runflats...

Heavy tyre wear

I have gone through a set of front tyres on my Ka in just three months doing just 3k miles. Balance and tracking is OK, but steering doesn't feel great. Any ideas what the problem might be?