Are there any performance benefits from using H-rated tyres over V-rated tyres on my Saab 9000?

I always fit replacement Michelin Energy 195/65 R15 Tyres on my old Saab 9000 CSE and have been asked whether I require H or V rated tyres. I do understand that 'V' is geared to higher speeds and, although...

Different tyres front rear

I have a Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (18 months old/16k mls) which needs suspension modification to rectify noise. Skoda will fit new tyres to rear only and of a different make but will not renew front tyres....

Why are the front 21-inch tyres wearing strangely on our Audi Q7 Quattro?

I bought an ex-demo Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Quattro at the beginning of 2011 from Audi Beckenham. It was registered in Sep 2010 and had around 500 miles on the clock. We have now done 7500 miles, mainly my wife...

Winter driving in Germany

I want to hire a car in German this Christmas. The hire firm is telling me winter tyres are extra. Hasn't the law changed in German making winter tyres compulsory? So if the hire firm gives me a car without...

Tyre speed ratings

My daughter needed a new tyre on her Hyundai i30 because of a puncture. All the tyres are speed rated as H (upto 130 mph).The tyre fitter at Costco when checking on his computer said that it told him it...

Tyres wearing swiftly

I would like to know where I stand legally with a manufacturing issue outside warranty. The 2005 Swift had issues with a certain batch of rear axles which had a rear toe angle about +3 degrees more than...

Heavy tyre wear

Just wondering if you can tell me what can cause a really heavy wear of the front tyres in my Peugeot 407 2.0HDi SW. The wear is just on the inside of tyres - first 1-2 inches. I had tracking checked...

comfortable tyres

We want to replace the factory-fitted 225 55 R17 Pirelli P7 run-flat tyres on our new BMW 520D SE Auto Touring with conventional tyres and would very much appreciate your suggestions as to which would...

I bought a Toyota IQ-2 which missed its first service by 1000 miles - what problems could this have caused?

I bought a July 2009 Toyota IQ-2 from a reputable dealer last weekend after receiving a good trade-in value for my car. The advert said that the Toyota had a full service history and had done 11,004 miles....

Tyres for Volvo V70

I have a new V70 Geartronic with D3 engine and 17inch wheels which are fitted with Conti Sport 3 Extra Load tyres. Car has now done 2000 miles and since the arrival of warmer weather my wife and I have...