Can I fit smaller wheels and tyres to my Skoda Superb II?

My Skoda Superb II Elegance is a magnificent car, fully justifying its name. But tyre wear is heavier than on the Superb I by about 60 per cent. My local dealer tells me that Skoda will not supply a new...

Why won't the Ford dealer extend my Mondeo's hubs to accept alloy wheels?

I have a 05 Ford Mondeo TDCI. I have fitted some 18-inch ST Focus alloy wheels to it and on the rear I needed to add some 6mm spacers whilst doing nothing to the front. Due to adding the spacers the wheel...

Would wider tyres help my car to stop more rapidly?

My car came with 185 tires. If I exchange them for wider tires such as 205s, will I be able to achieve shorter stopping distances? What about road holding? Will I sacrifice fuel consumption?

Which tyres would reduce road noise from my Fiat Punto?

My 2003 Fiat Punto Dynamic is an honest little car, and economical too. However, the road noise from the cheap European tyres is excessive. What tyres would you recommend to replace them?

Are DPFs covered by warranties, and how best can I store winter tyres when not being used?

Are DPFs covered under manufacturers' warranties? Would they be covered under wear and tear cover from third party warranties? Also, do you know of any wheel nuts that don't rust? I thought tyres needed...

Which tyres should I fit to my BMW 330d for better comfort?

I have a 2006 BMW 330d with runflat tyres on 17-inch wheels. I need to replace the tyres and I want to put on non-runflats. I am looking for comfort, not speed. What would you recommend?

Spare a thought

My wife recently purchased a 2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec S fitted with 4 stud, 205/40 ZR 17 sized wheels and tyres. Unfortunately it came with a compressor and can of sealant, and not a spacesaver spare wheel,...

Which are the quietest and most comfortable tyres for the Toyota Avensis?

My father recently bought a 2008 Toyota Avensis with 16-inch wheels and is very pleased with it. Could you recommend the best tyres for comfort, quietness and perhaps economy? The car came with Dunlop...

Should my son's used Honda Civic have been supplied with mismatched tyres?

My son has just purchased his first car, a Honda Civic 1.4SE from a Honda main dealer. The front tyres are not of the same brand. Is this acceptable and legal?

Should I replace my car's rear tyres?

Have just returned from picking my car up after MOT and have been told that my rear tyres have slightly uneven tread blocks. The mechanic says it is due to the budget tyres that are on there and if I only...