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Winter tyres for Mazda 3 - what's the best?

I want to fit winter tyres to my Mazda 3. Can you recommend a good set of wheels and tyres?

What's the correct tyre pressures for a Skoda Octavia?

I own the latest Skoda Octavia Elegance, but am having difficulty finding out the correct front /rear tyre inflation pressures (tyres fitted 225/45R17). The handbook does not contain this information,...

Winter tyres for a Nissan 350z?

I am a new owner of a 2006 Nissan 350z as my daily driver. It currently has winter tyres fitted, but want to fit a winter set as I’ve already had the traction control/ESP kick in during the wet weather,...

Would whitewall tyres cause my Renault 10 and Renault Caravelle to fail the MoT?

I am getting my Renault 10 and Renault Caravelle back on the road now that I've built a large garage/workshop. I was thinking about getting my new tyres whitewalled (www.mrwhitewalls.com), but have you...

Can I fit smaller wheels to my Volvo XC60 to improve the ride comfort?

I find my new Volvo XC60 a very hard drive. When I was ordering it I suggested 17-inch wheels but I was assured they wouldn't make any difference so I opted for the standard 18-inch. Now, having read many...

Will a Volkswagen Golf GT ride better on 17-inch wheels than 18-inch?

I am speccing a Volkswagen Golf GT for my wife. It looks nicer with 18-inch wheels, but will it be appreciably more comfortable on the standard 17-inch?

Which tyres should I fit to my 2004 Honda Stream?

Will you please advise me on the most suitable replacement tyres for my 2004 Honda Stream SE Sport?Currently I have two Yokohama ASPEC and two Bridgestone Turanza fitted 195/65R 15 91V. Winter mileage...

Ford Mondeo - which wheel size is best?

I'm in the process of buying a new Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edition. However, the 16-inch alloys are a no-cost option against the standard fit 17-inch - which is likely to be the better bet?