Can I fit smaller wheels and tyres to my Skoda Superb II?

My Skoda Superb II Elegance is a magnificent car, fully justifying its name. But tyre wear is heavier than on the Superb I by about 60 per cent. My local dealer tells me that Skoda will not supply a new...

How can I straighten my Citroen Xsara Picasso's steering wheel after having the tracking done?

I have just had new tyres and the tracking done on a Citroen Xsara Picasso. The steering wheel is now slightly (only slightly) out of line. This is irritating but I don't want to make a fuss unless it...

Should I replace my car's rear tyres?

Have just returned from picking my car up after MOT and have been told that my rear tyres have slightly uneven tread blocks. The mechanic says it is due to the budget tyres that are on there and if I only...

I've bought a used Vauxhall Corsa which is wearing tyres unevenly - could it be out of alignment?

I have recently purchased a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXI three-door on an 03 plate. I put two new tyres on the front of the car in May and the front passenger tyre has worn illegal already! I haven't done more...

Running on empty

I have just completed a 3,000-mile trip around Europe, and travelling quite fast on the autobahn the TPMS warned of a puncture. It was Saturday afternoon and no garages open, so I took it easy for the...

Should my wife purchase her leased Volkswagen Golf, which needs new tyres?

At the end of August, my wife will be leaving her current job and when she does so she will be handing back her company vehicle which has been leased by her employer. The vehicle is available for purchase...

Where can I have my Audi A6's wheel alignment checked cheaply?

I drive an Audi A6 2.0 diesel running on Continental tyres. The car has passed its MOT with a note that the nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outside edge. The pressure is ok, so this could be due to...

Which tyres for my 2007 Lexus GS300?

I need to replace the two front tyres on my 2007 Lexus GS300. The car has only done 19,000 miles so I am going to get the tracking checked first. Once this has been checked, and realigned if necessary,...

What's causing heavy wear to the insides of my Mercedes-Benz E-Class tyres?

I have just replaced the rear tyres on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 at 25,000 miles. As far as I am concerned, this mileage is very good. However, on both tyres it was very evident that inner third of the...

Which tyres are the best value for my Toyota Avensis?

My car is an Toyota Avensis driven moderately, an occasional longer trip to France in the winter for skiing - no more than 10,000 miles a year. I need new tyres, and value for money consistent with safety...