Why does my FIat 500 handle so badly?

I have recently brought a used (two and a half year old) Fiat 500 with 14,000 miles on the clock from an approved Fiat dealer. The handling on rough roads, over manhole covers and even crossing white line...

Which all season tyre is best for XC60?

On 1 March 2014 a chap from Madrid asked what all season tyre you would recommend for his Volvo XC60. Your answer was Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons. Now that Michelin CrossClimates are available for the Volvo...

What are the advantages of low profile tyres?

I have bought a new Kia Sportage with a Spec 4 to obtain the sunroof and parking sensors all round. This spec only comes with 19-inch alloy wheels. As a result, the tyre profile is low, the ride over speed...

Which tyres are best for the Toyota RAV4?

I want to replace both front tyres on my Toyota RAV4 (2009 model) with Bridgestone Dueller 235/55/18. These tyres I am told by my local Bridgestone dealer are unavailable and are on back order. Which alternative...

Rusty alloy wheels - what are my rights?

I've recently purchased a two year old Mercedes-Benz SL from a local dealer. The car has 9000 miles on the clock and I have noticed corrosion on the alloy wheels. I have only had the car 10 days, what...

Which winter tyres are best for Maserati Quattroporte?

I run a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte in Spain. The tyres are needing replacing and as I am due to do some driving in Northern Europe this winter I was going to fit winter tyres shortly. Any problems that...

Honda Jazz tyre deflation system - is there a problem?

I bought a Honda Jazz nine months ago, and for most of this time the tyre deflation system has been giving false warnings. This recurs every day or so after it has been reset. The Honda dealer has looked...

How can I protect my alloy wheels from kerb damage?

I have recently bought a Land Rover Discovery Sport. Its a great car but the alloy wheels look dreadful as I have damaged them by parking too close to the kerb. I will have to have them repaired but is...

Are there any disadvantages or limitations to fitting extra load tyres instead of standard load?

I would like to replace my factory fit summer tyres with Michelin CrossClimate. However the factory fit tyres are standard load 94 rating, whereas in the equivalent size the CrossClimate tyres are extra...

Which tyres for a Suzuki Swift SZ4?

Greetings. My wife has a Suzuki Swift SZ4 which is fitted with with Continental radials- 185/55R 16. These all have the usual Continental problem on this model car, of cracked walls. What alternate manufacturer/s...