Why do BMW's wheels seem to get damaged so easily?

I’ve just finished reading a long-term wrap-up test of a BMW 535i. One of the points the raised was with respect to the wheels and tires. During the course of the test, over 40,000 miles in two years,...

Why use low profile tyres and wide wheels?

What is the advantage that wide alloy wheels and low profile tyres have over more normal wheels and tyres, apart from a harsher ride?

Why is the ride so hard on my BMW 525i?

I have purchased a 2004 BMW 525i petrol automatic, and I am amazed at the very hard ride. On motorways it is perfectly smooth and has direct steering, but as soon as you get on normal or back roads it...

Which wheels and tyres for a Honda CR-V?

I recently bought a 2007 Honda CR-V EX 2.2iCDTi which currently has Honda ‘ONYX’ 19-inch alloy wheels fitted with SP Sport MAXX 245/45R 19 98Y low profile tyres. I would like to change these for a more...

Which wheels and tyres offer the best ride quality on a Range Rover RR Sport?

Do you have any idea about the ride quality of the Range Rover Sport TDV6 with standard wheels? Also, please advise which wheels and tyres offer the best possible ride quality if I choose the RR Sport?...

What is the best wheel and tyre combination for my Jaguar XK, and where did you get the hat?

First and foremost I just love the hat. If you would not mind letting me know the maker and where you bought it I promise not to ever tell anyone else. I have a 2006 Jaguar (all aluminium) XK4.2 on 19-inch...

Which luxury sedan should I pick?

I am planning to buy my sixth car, which must be a premium sedan. I have shortlisted the F10 BMW 530d, W212 Mercedes-Benz E350CDI, new Jaguar XF diesel S and Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro. My priorities are...

Is my Ford Mondeo wearing tyres faster than normal?

My Mondeo Titanium five-door hatch is coming up for three years old and 20,000 miles. At a recent check-up I was dismayed to be told that the front tyres had only 1000 miles at most left on them. I was...

Why are cars supplied with low profile tyres, and how can I improve the ride on my Range Rover?

I wondered if you would be kind enough to tell me why car manufactures fit low profile tyres to their vehicles as 'standard'. My brother bought a new Jaguar, which was supplied with them on, and he noticed...

Can you recommend a new wheel and tyre combination for my Lexus GS300SE to improve the ride?

I'm just writing to say how much I agree with your views on large wheels/low profile tyres. I recently sold my 1999 Lexus LS400 which had 15-inch wheels and 65 profile tyres. I now have a 2007 Lexus GS300SE...