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I have an Audi Q7 with 55k miles on the clock. I'm hoping to trade up to another Q7 in the coming weeks/months. The tyres at the moment have approx 3mm of tread so I may well have to replace them shortly....
I know that a tyres width is taken from the tyre section (that is the tyre wall not the tread) the problem is how do you get an accurate size when most tyres have rim protection and different makers have...
In 2022 you advised that it would be possible to replace my low-profile wheels with smaller wheels and thicker tyres. When I asked Kia, they refused to sell me new wheels as they said that this wouldn’t...
A recently purchased Fiesta has continental tyres except the near side front which is a goodyear with a similar tread pattern. Is this acceptable?
My Peugeot 3008 has Michelin 205/55 R19 tyres. Despite only 10,000 miles the the front ones show cracking on the outside treads. Are they safe to drive with?
I recently bought an ex-demo Toyota Yaris Cross from my local Toyota dealer. When I checked the tyre pressures they were 32PSI all round. The manual says the rears should be 29PSI. I asked the dealer and...
I have just got a BMW X1 M Sport which has mixed tyres. It has 3 Pirelli 225/50R18 99W and the nearside front is a LingLong 225/50R18 95V. Is it safe to leave it like this?
What are the best tyres for a comfortable ride on a Volvo XC40 hybrid?
Hello, I’ve just bought a used 2023 MINI Cooper S from a MINI dealer. I’ve noticed that there are three Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and one KPATOS on the off side rear. Michelin suggest that this could...
I own a Kia soul with 18" wheels and the tyres I have at the moment our very flat from road to rim if that makes sense? Can you suggest a cheap tyre type for my car that's bigger in height from road to...
 

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