Winter tyres on just two wheels?

I would like to buy two spare steel wheels to fit to the front 2 wheels of my Volkswagen Bora in order to fit winter tyres. Can you advise whether this is safe and legal and suggest a preferred wheel and...

Winter tyres for an Audi TT?

I have an Audi TT quattro on 245/40 R18 tyres and it is now time to order winter tyres. What size and make of winter tyre would you recommend for my car?

Downsizing wheels for winter on a Prius

My Toyota Prius T Spirit is fitted with 17" wheels. I am having great difficulty locating steel wheels to fit replacement winter tyres. I believe that the T3 and T4 are fitted with 16" wheels and thought...

Winter tyres for mixed tyre sizes

Our Mercedes-Benz CLK has two sets of tyres. 225/50/R16 on the rear and 205/55/R16 on the front complete with a 205/55/R16 full size spare in the boot. I have an opportunity to purchase four winter tyres...

Smaller wheels for winter tyres in a Focus ST?

Hello, Having reached the ripe old age of 73 I ordered what I would think my last new car, a Ford Focus ST Estate, practical and fun (I hope). The car will be delivered in November, so I would need winter...

Winter tyres for an XC70

We have recently bought a 57 plate Volvo XC70 on 235/50 R18 97V tyres. Where we live has in the last few years had some bad snow fall so we would like to purchase some winter tyres. What would you recommend...

Buying a car for winter

My husband is looking to replace our current S-Max with a car that will cope with snow and ice. He is looking at the Land Rover Discovery. We don't necessarily need 7 seats any more. Is there anything...

Using a winter tyre as a spare?

I am considering buying a set of 4 winter tyres on steel rims for my Peugeot 5008. It is currently fitted with alloy wheels and a space saver spare wheel. Can I use one of the winter tyres as spare in...

Will these wheels fit?

I have been offered 4 steel wheels, 16inch diameter, from a 2004 Touran that I want to use for new Winter tyres. My car is a 2007 1.6 FSI Touran. Are these compatible? Price £70.

Winter tyres and wheels for my Mini Cooper S?

My wife has just bought a three-year-old Mini Cooper S Convertible and today received an email from Mini offering a set of winter tyres and wheels from £560 per set. They also offer to store the summer...