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Can I use 205/55 R16 winter tyres on 16" rims in place of current set up - 225/40 R18 tyres on 18" alloys?
I have taken your and others advice about fitting winter tyres (Federal Himalaya SUV 225 55 18). I have found that they have affected the handling of my truck. It now tends to follow the contours of...
I don't feel that I need winter tyres as the car has coped well with the snow we've had in the last couple of years. The roads where I live (Kent) haven't been too bad. But there have been one or two...
My Hyundai dealer is unable to answer my query about the appropriate winter tyre to fit to my 2007 Tucson, but alarmingly has advised me that Hyundai will only recommend fitting the original alloy rims...
(1) You recently gave specific information on running in a new engine to reduce oil consumption, giving RPM relative to mileage. But how would you be able to control rpm in an automatic car? (2) Also...
Are winter tyres subject to any extra speed limits?
I am trying to get winter tyres for my Nissan 2010 Note diesel. Most garages tell me they can't get the size I need 185/55R16 87H. One dealer says it would be safe to use bigger tyre Hancock 195/50/16...
Where can I buy steel rims for my winter tyres?
I jotted down my Honda CRV tyre size (205/65/R16C) to get a quote for winter tyres and noticed that they are commercial (van) tyres. Kwik-Fit have quoted me for winter tyres which are also commercials...
Want to get a spare set of wheels for fitting winter tyres. Have the opportunity to purchase second hand Audi/VW/Skoda or Ford wheels, same tyre size (205/55 R16) and number of bolts (5) so can I presume...
 

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