Sourcing steel wheels for winter tyres?

I have just replaced winter tyres (205/45/16) with standard ones, and wonder whether a set of steel wheels could be found to fit the winter tyres for next season, and at what cost?

Which wheels and tyres can we fit to our Audi A3 for better ride quality?

My husband drives a 2006 Audi A3 Sportback with 225/40 ZR 18 low profile tyres, which we both dislike as they provide for an uncomfortable ride and cannot cope with the awful potholes in our area. Can...

Tyre tread cracking - any legal rights?

I have a two-year-old Nissan Note with around 8500 miles on the clock. I've noticed that all four tyres have developed cracks within the treads running the circumference of the tyre. Nissan and the dealer...

Your i30 recommendations?

You recommended that fitting 15-inch wheels on a new-shape Hyundai i30 solves the handling/steering complaints. I'm going to take your advice. But I was wondering how you arrived at your observation...

Winter tyres for my Smart Cabrio?

I have recently bought a 2008 Smart Cabrio. The best fun car I have had in 30 years! Would it be worth investing in a set of steels and running on winter tyres next winter? Or would a set of all season...

Fitting smaller wheels to a Kia Rio?

What would be the correct size tyres and rims if I want to replace my Kia Rio 17 inch 4 stud alloys with 15 inch items - and could you suggest where to get them from? I am told this would improve the...

Using mismatched tyres - safe?

I was running with a new set of Michelin Energy Saver+ tyres (done 3000 miles). Unfortunately the sidewall ruptured on one of my tyres and the garage mentioned it was not repairable. Hence I had to replace...

Can I use a wheel size of 185/60 R14 on my car?

I am thinking of changing my steel wheels for alloys and have found some at a good price. My current wheel size is 185/65 R14, but the ones I have found are 185/60 R14, will these be OK to use?

Should my daughter replace her RAV4 with a Range Rover Evoque?

My daughter is interested in buying a Range Rover Evoque. She has an R-registration Toyota RAV4 which she has enjoyed driving. She drives a round trip of 20 miles to work each day and uses her car for...

Do I need to recalibrate my speedometer when fitting smaller wheels to my Ford Mondeo?

I have a Mondeo Ghia 2.5T with 18-inch wheels and am seriously considering wasting some of my children's inheritance by switching to 17-inch (plus tyres of course). My concern is that a Ford main dealer...