Why can't I get tyres for my Vauxhall Astra GTC?

I bought my Vauxhall Astra GTC new on the launch date. Its 19-inch wheels needed new front tyres at six months. The supplying dealer was unable to obtain tyres for the car due to the peculiar size of 235/45R19...

Should I fit winter tyres to my BMW 3 Series?

I recently bought my first BMW 3 Series (a 2011 coupe) and am being bamboozled at my local dealers to put £1600 of winter tyres on. I've never had winter tyres before and while I am keen (I am planning...

Should I part-exchange my Skoda Octavia for a Kia Rio?

I'm about to downsize from my 55-plate Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI Elegance to a Kia Rio 3 1.4 ISG. The Skoda has been brilliant and was in fact my last company car. I'm looking for economy, reliability and...

How should I fit deeper profile tyres to my Chevrolet Orlando?

I have just purchased a Chevrolet Orlando with 235/45R18's. If I wanted deeper profile tyres do I need to change wheels? Also what would you recommend for winter with existing wheels? Different tyres,...

I've just changed the wheels on my Volvo XC60 for smaller ones for winter tyres.

I have just switched my 2008 Volvo XC70 wheels and tyres from standard 235/55 R17 to winter 215/65 R16. The difference and improvement is amazing. The ride is vastly improved, road noise reduced, steering...

Do I need a full-sized spare for my X-Trail?

I have just bought a Nissan X-Trail Tekna for towing a caravan - the tyre sizes are: 225/55R18 on 18x7J rims, whereas on the Acenta they are 225/60R17. Why is this and what are the advantages and disadvantages? Also...

My BMW X1 suffers from a very hard ride - can this be rectified?

After a short test drive on the A3 I bought a BMW X1 Crossover with a load of extras from the local BMW dealer. I soon realised that the ride was very hard on the much cambered and pot holed side roads...

Want to reduce wheel size from R18 to R16 on BMW 330D E 46. 2002

I want to replace my 18 inch wheels and tyres for 16 inch ones from 225 profile to to 205/55 R16/ BMW dealers are telling me the smallest wheel size that will fit my 330D is a 17inch, but I don't believe...

I'm really pleased with my Lexus IS 250, and I think it's superior to my old BMW 318i.

I was looking for the same thing as MH and was considering Audi, BMW and Mercedes, but I saw a nice Lexus IS 250 Multimedia going through unsold at BCA in November and took a closer look. So I decided...

Fitting undersized winter tyres to my wife's Fiesta - can I use smaller wheels and should I notify my insurers?

I am about to fit winter tyres to my wife's 1.4-litre diesel 2008 Fiesta. I have got hold of four 14-inch steel rims but the car presently runs on 15-inch rims. Can I use the smaller profile wheels and...