Steel wheels with winter tyres for a 5008?

I have bought a set of winter tyres fitted to new steel wheels from 'mytyres'. However I am getting conflicting advice on whether I need new wheel bolts as well. The car comes fitted with alloy wheels...

Where can I get Platinum Plus DPF additive?

A few weeks ago a reader recommended Platinum Plus treatment for DPF problems. I am unable to locate a supplier of this product. Can you please let me know the details of where I could purchase this product....

Whats a good, sticky tyre for our 'practical classic'?

I have a 'practical classic' insofar that it is a classic - 1987 Lada Riva 1.3 SL. I probably do about 3000 miles a year and although it is my weekend car I do take it out in all weathers. It is very...

Why are winter tyres not available on hire cars?

As a resident of Switzerland, it would never occur to me to run my car on summer tyres after 1 November. We visited the UK over Christmas and New Year ordered a hire car from the airport. I requested winter...

Which winter tyres for my BMW 520d?

I have a 2008 BMW 520d Touring and am giving serious consideration to fitting a set of winter tyres as you have recommended on numerous occasions in The Daily Telegraph. What tyres do you recommend for...

Which winter tyres for a Mercedes-Benz ML420?

I have a Mercedes-Benz ML 420 SUV currently on 295/40 ZR20 106Y tyres. Which winter tyres would you recommend for this car?

Do winter tyres have additional benefits over runflats?

I decided to fit winter tyres this year, and now use Avons on 16-inch steel rims to replace the original 17-inch runflats on my BMW 3-Series. As expected, grip is great, but there is also a very noticeable...

Should I fit winter tyres to my Lexus IS?

I currently need to replace all four tyres on my Lexus IS and am seriously considering buying cold weather tyres. However, I will almost certainly be replacing my car next September when the current one...

Which SUV for winter driving, off-roading and motorway journeys?

Currently I own a fully loaded Mercedes C350 Sports. It is the best car I have ever owned and I have thoroughly enjoyed its power, road handling and comfort over the past five years and 68,000 miles. However,...

Are winter tyres compulsory for hire cars in Europe?

I know you’re a fan of winter tyres, and you mention that they are very commonly used in mainland Europe. When I go on skiing holidays, I look for winter tyres on the car I’m hiring, but they are a very...