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Our eight year old Volvo XC90 has developed a low whine from the rear left tyre, which starts at around 30pmh and reaches highest volume at 60mph and is not heard thereafter (don't know if that is just...
I am thinking of buying a new BMW 3 Series (320i) saloon. The Luxury version of this model is only available with 18-inch wheels fitted with 225/45 tyres whereas the SE model comes as standard with 17-inch...
My Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S-Line Special Edition is 16 months old and has 6500 miles on the clock. It has 19-inch alloys and low profile 255/35 ZR19 Continental Contisport Contact 5P tyres. In the...
I have never been happy with the bumpy ride in my Jaguar XF Sportbrake and now I need to replace all four tyres. Please could you recommend the best tyres to give a softer ride?
I have noticed bulges on all four of the tyre sidewalls of my Kia Venga. The car is only three months old and has only done a few miles. Is this a manufacturer's fault or a problem with the tyres?
I am looking at buying a new Toyota Auris Hybrid, either hatch or estate. What wheel size do you recommend for a comfortable ride? I have been told by the dealer that although Toyota do not recommend...
Most cars I go in disappoint me with the level of tyre roar. Am I right in thinking low profile tyres are partly to blame? Could you recommend me some cars which, on high profile tyres, minimise this?...
I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Estate. I recently suffered a puncture and was marooned as Mercedes do not offer a spare wheel or spacesaver on my vehicle. I couldn't use the "glue" they provide as...
I have just purchased a new BMW X1 and it is a fine car. However it has significant tyre noise which is worse on some road surfaces. It is fitted with non-runflat Bridgestone Turanza tyres. The BMW dealer...
I need to change the tyres on my Volvo XC70 and would like your recommendations on the best tyres to fit. My mileage is around 10,000.