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I bought my X-Type with Pirelli P6000 205/55x16 91W tyres (Not J rated) fitted. Can I replace them with an Avon ZV5 91V? Or do I need a higher load or speed rating (ie 94W)? if not, going for a J-rated...
I needed two new front tyres on a three-year old Honda Jazz after 16,500 miles. They were worn on the edges to below the legal limit. Tracking was checked and found to be okay. Tyre man said this was...
My new 2004 Mondeo Estate (2Ltr Petrol) was supplied fitted with Continental Premium Contact 205/55/16 tyres. These lasted on the front for an acceptable 21000 miles with the rears following on a few K...
I recently traded my 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi titanium in for a VW Golf 6 2.0 TDI GT. The car is a 3 door fitted with the optional 225 40 R18 wheels, it was a late 21st birthday present to myself. The...
I am due to renew all tyres on my 2008 Volvo V50 SE (205 50 R17 93) and have found Hankook Ventus Prime 2 K115 tyres as a possibility. These tyres appear to have scored well on the 'tyre labelling' system...
Audi RS3: front tyre wear is 9400 miles and they're GONE and I haven't thrashed it. Is this the norm?
Are there any owners of Nissan NV200s flagging up exsessive rear tyre wear? I'm down 2mm on both sides of my new van after 18,000 miles.
I am told nitrogen filled tyres rarely need checking because they do not deflate like ordinary air filled tyres. Is this true? Is it worth paying to change to nitrogen?
I have a Mondeo Titanium X Sport on 235/40 R19 tyres. What smaller rims would be OK with what winter tyres? Your help would be greatly appreciated.
I have an Audi A4 2.0 TDI 170 running on 245/40R/18/93Y tyres. I have been told that I can have fitted 225/40R/18/93V winter tyres on my existing alloy rims? This is obviously a thinner tyre and at a...