Can I fit 15-inch tyres to my Vauxhall Meriva with tyres which are effective in winter?

My car is a Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 CDTi XP, which means that it is factory fitted with 205/45 R17 tyres. These tyres have been fine in the good weather but have offered very little grip in snow and icy conditions....

I recommend buying winter tyres in summer for a big discount.

It’s summer and, having sourced four original wheels from a scrapper, I have today purchased winter tyres each at less than £50 including VAT. These are a top brand, too. I could have bought cheaper ones....

What are the best tyres for the Toyota Avensis Tourer?

I want to change the tyres on my Toyota Avensis Tourer. The car has its Bridgestone ER300, which are pretty poor in all weathers. What would you recommend as a good all year alternative?

Which tyres for an Audi A3?

Considering we have winter coming in a few months and its about time I replaced the front two wheels of the car. I was wondering what's the best option in a price range of £70 - 130? I plan on having only...

Buying winter tyres for a Tiguan?

For the last eight years I have used Michelin Primacy HP for summer and Alpins for winter (on a Saab 95 and then a Mondeo) I now have a Tiguan 140 SE 4Motion (not for off-road) which came fitted with...

Is a 4WD Carrera better than a RWD Carrera with winter tyres in the snow?

Which has better road-holding in the snow: a 911 Carrera 4WD without winter tyres, or a Carrera RWD with winter tyres?

Which winter tyres should I fit to my Volkswagen Caddy?

I have a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy with 225/45 RF17 tyres. I am a firm believer in winter tyres. Do I use the 17-inch alloy wheels and pay the garage to fit winter tyres, or buy smaller steel wheels and fit...

Buying a new small car – what would you recommend for winter conditions?

My daughter is looking for a new/nearly-new car for her drive to work. Her budget is £9000 and it must be suitable for winter conditions as she drives through the Berwyn Mountains (Wales), which have narrow,...

Winter Wheels - Can I fit different tyre size on existing wheels?

I've just replaced my 2010 BMW 320i Touring with the identical but new 2013 model. I have a BMW supplied set of wheels/winter tyres for my old car but I cannot use these on the new model because the tyre...

Running an MX-5 in winter?

You gave me some helpful advice about a Mazda MX-5 recently. I'm inclined to get one for about £5000. What can I do to make one more practical to use in English winter snow and ice?