Odometer readings and alternative tyre sizes?

I bought a second hand Qashqai N-Tec in 2012. The specification is for 17 inch wheels. The car was fitted with 16 inch wheels from new due to a shortage of 17 inch wheels. (I have seen the technical paper...

My car is meant to have self-sealing tyres but it doesn't

I've recently bought a 2011 SEAT Alhambra from a SEAT dealer. I wasn't aware when I bought the car that the standard tyres fitted are self sealing tyres - therefore no jack, wheel brace, or sealing foam/compressor...

Are these the right wheels for a DS3?

My Wife is viewing a DS3 Orla Keily soon. These cars all seem to have 17-inch low profile wheels. Are these the tyres/wheels for this car? Or was the DS3 designed with a smaller type? Are you aware of...

Buying a spare wheel and jack for a Chevrolet Aveo?

I am trying to find a spare wheel and jack for my Chevrolet AVEO 2013 Tyre size 205/55R16. The price from Chevrolet is around £175 so looking for a more reasonable price. Noticed that HJ found an alternative...

How can I improve the ride quality of my Lexus IS250?

I have purchased a secondhand Lexus IS250. It’s very nice, except the ride is very rough. It has alloy wheels fitted with 255/40 ZR18 99Y tyres. How can I improve the ride?

Will a Honda CR-V offer good ride quality on 18-inch wheels?

I am interested in a 2010 Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC petrol automatic, which is fitted with 18-inch alloys. Noting your earlier comments on ride quality with larger wheels, do you have any views on this model?

Which all-round tyres do you recommend for my KIA Sportage?

I bought a 2-year-old KIA Sportage last September as a tow car for our caravan. It does this job admirably, but proved less than good in snow (in the Alps) or mud over the winter, and the tyre wear rate...

Can I change the profile of my tyres?

I intend to have all four tyres of my partner's Mk 1 Ford Focus replaced before we go on a long tour. At present they are 205/50/16 but I am finding a far better range of tyres (and prices) available in...

Replacement run flat tyres?

I currently have Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 245/40R19 on the front and Dunlop 275/35R19 on the rear of my BMW 530D M Sport. I am looking to replace them and have been quoted a huge amount by the BMW main...

Can I recommend Tyrepal for their excellent customer service?

I have Tyrepal units on my caravan and, prompted by your correspondents' comments was wary of the effects of winter towing. Some weeks after a foul-weather salty mid-winter tow returning from Holland,...