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Unbelievably,my insurance company told me that I would not be insured if I changed my normal tyres (rated 91W) for winter tyres (rated 91H). H rating is, I believe, up to 130mph so improving my roadholding...
I am a supporter of these where can I get some from and is it a requirement to have them on steel rims my tyres are 175 / 65 R14 The car is an 08 Daihatsu Sirion 1.5.
For some weeks now you have been advocating the use of winter tyres. I have heard recently, however, that some insurance companies regard the fitting of such tyres as a 'modification' and in the event...
Just a question to seek an explanation as to why my insurance company (Direct Line) are to charge me £56 to cover me for the fitting of steel wheels and winter tyres to my wife's vauxhall Zafira GSI I...
I have a 335d touring 2008. I ordered some winter tyres from BMW on 16-inch steel wheels but they contacted me to say they would not fit because my brake calipers are too large so I need 17 in alloy wheels...
I have been an avid follower of your Telegraph column for a long time, and much appreciate the information you give. It may come as no surprise at the moment but my thoughts have turned to winter tyres....
I'm thinking of getting winter tyres for my Toyota Corolla. Should I just get two for the driving wheels, or four all round?
Last Winter my otherwise fantastic Jaguar Xf proved to be undriveable in the snow, so I requisitioned my son's Hyundai Getz, an uninspiring vehicle at the best of times, and following your recommendation...
I have a Mercedes A-Class (2002) and wanted to know whether it was best to get winter tyres and steel wheels or to go for winter tyre socks. Any advice would be great.
Is there a way of improving tyre grip in ice and snow without changing to winter tyres?