What's the best tyres for a Golf?

I have just bought a new Volkswagen Golf, but noticed the ride is very hard and bumpy. The car is fitted with Conti premium contact 5 205/55/R16 Can you suggest a more compliant tyre?

Can you recommend a wheel and tyre combination for my 2008 Audi A3 to improve the ride?

I have an Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-line 2008 and have been very happy with its frugality (some of it due to the driver) and gadgets. But the car is pretty hard on the road and two damaged tyres have cost me dearly...

Downsizing from a Mercedes C-class - what should I buy?

I want to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI as I head towards retirement. I want a car that is smaller, but provides me with a similar quality of ride, economy and comfort. My only spec requirements...

Buying a used car for £15k - what should I buy?

I am looking to buy a used car (two or three years old) for £15,000. It needs to be a four door hatch, preferably high for easy access for elderly parents and good in snow. It will replace a BMW so would...

Why is the ride quality on my Kia cee'd so poor?

Whilst I realise day by day am getting much older, I am still of the opinion that the ride on my cee'd is getting worse. Never good, it is now so bad that I am very concerned. Irrespective of tyre pressures...

How do I choose the quietest, softest riding tyre?

My Mercedes-Benz C-Class came on 17-inch alloys with Michelin Primacy HP 225/45 R17- 91W tyres, which are hard, noisy and very uncomfortable. I’m considering a downgrade to 16-inch wheels, with 205/55...

Jaguar XJ - which wheels are best?

My 2010 Jaguar XJ needs new rear tyres after only 15,000 miles. It is fitted with Dunlop 275/40 ZR19 on the rear and Dunlop 245/45 ZR19 on the front. The wheels are 20-inch. Would it be possible to fit...

Thanks for your recommendation for replacement wheels via Tyremen for my Skoda Superb.

Last June I asked for your advice about replacing the ‘bling’ wheels and low profile tyres on my Skoda Superb. Thank you for your confirmation that I was doing the right thing, and also for steering me...

Buying a used seven seater - what would you recommend?

I'm looking to buy a used seven seater: it must be reliable as well as economical to run (fuel, insurance, road tax). What would you recommend?

I really rate my new Mazda 6 - what rating will you award it in your column?

I have recently purchased a new Mazda 6 2.0-litre Sport Nav Tourer 165PS petrol model. I am delighted with this car and must take issue with your colleague Andrew English who commented that he found the...