Toyota IQ - lack of spare wheel?

I'm interested in a Toyota IQ. There is no spare wheel as standard. The tyre sealant supplied does not appeal. Would you recommend buying a spare [steel] wheel/tyre, please? Are there any insurance implications?...

If you change your wheel size does it cause the speedometer to mis-read?

In your reply to HH of Salford on 29 December you advised him to replace his 22-inch wheels with 18, 19 or 20-inch wheels. If he (or she) does that the speedometer and trip meter would be reading higher...

Use copper grease on the wheel faces to aid removal.

Regarding PD's problem with his brass valves and alloy caps, I had a similar problem with an alloy wheel on a newish Polo with a puncture. I got the wheel nuts off without any trouble, but I just couldn't...

What is causing rapid tyre wear on my 2010 Ford Mondeo?

In October 2011 I purchased a 2010 Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X Sport (bought used with 13,000 miles). After much work the engine is now smooth (fuelling issues). The car is a great deal more refined in every...

Which winter tyres for my Land Rover Evoque?

I have encountered considerable difficulty obtaining satisfactory advice on winter tyres from Land Rover. Indeed the difficulty has been so great that it almost seems as though Land Rover are in denial...

How common are 205/55/R16 tyres?

What cars ride on 205/55/R16 tyres? I have a set of winter tyres and want to identify which cars I should consider.

Best tyres for an S-Class?

Which tyres would reccomend for best wear and grip for the Mercedes S-Class 350?

What wheel and tyre size for a Tiguan?

I nave a 59 plate Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI with 255/40 ZR 19 Y tyres which give me a very hard ride. I will need new tyres soon so want to get new wheels and tyres to improve the ride quality - can...

'Scalloped' tyres - what's the cure?

I am advised by my Volkswagen dealer that the rear tyres on my Passat Estate are scalloped on the inner edge. This is apparently a know problem with the car which Volkswagen seems not to acknowledge and...

Which tyres for my my Volvo?

Bought a car from local Volvo dealer with 215/50/17 tyres - Goodyear on front & Nexen on rear. I'm looking to replace them (at least fronts) in the next month or so. Usual pattern of use is short distance...