Wheel size - what would you recommend?

We are trading in our 59 reg Jazz S which rides comfortably on 175/65R15 tyres for a new Jazz ES Plus supplied with 185/55R16. Do you foresee any downside?

Is the new Skoda 1.6TDI comparable to our 1.9TDI Estate?

We are considering replacing our 2007 Skoda 1.9TDI Estate as it has now done over 100,000 miles. We have been extremely happy with it, mostly using it for 150 miles at a time for motorway driving. We have...

Should I fit smaller wheels to my Volkswagen Scirocco to improve the tyre wear rate?

I own a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI with 19-inch alloy wheels fitted with low profile Pirelli 235/35 ZR 19 P Zero tyres. To meet legal requirements I will have to replace the tyres within the next...

Can we fit different wheels and tyres to our Ford B-Max and Focus to improve the ride comfort?

In the past few days my wife and I have taken delivery of two new Ford cars: a Focus Estate and a B-Max; both are to Titanium X specification. Both cars have many attributes with which we are delighted....

Which wheel and tyre size combination will work best on the latest Subaru Forester?

Much mention is made in your column about tyre and wheel sizes relative to ride comfort. I'm going to change my Subaru Forester for the latest model and find that they've altered the wheel and tyre sizes....

Which tyres and wheels should I fit to a Ford Focus Estate?

You advised MH that 15-inch wheels with 195/65 tyres would give an even softer ride. I have been considering a Ford Focus Estate 1.6 EcoBoost (182 PS) to replace my present 2009 Mercedes C220 CDI Sport....

Why doesn't BMW offer 16-inch wheels on the 3 Series as it does in Germany?

I recently went onto the German version of the BMW website to look for some basic information about the 3 Series GT model that is not yet available in the UK (would it fit in my garage?). In doing so I...

Are cars being fitted with low profile tyres for marketing reasons?

I used to drive a Mercedes-Benz E320CDI Avantgarde Estate but I had de-specified the tyres/suspension to the Elegance settings. It rolled slightly through corners but absorbed potholes beautifully and...

Are there any known faults with the Audi Q3?

I am considering buying an Audi Q3 but notice that a significant number are back on the market within twelve months. Do you know of any problems that might be a reason for this? Alternatively can you recommend...

Can large, low profile tyres which make a lot of noise be described as 'not fit for purpose'?

I have an Audi A7 3.0TDI S-Line that suffers from appalling tyre ‘hum’. The hum is unfortunately right at the pitch and frequency of my upper-tier hearing range. When I first asked about it you suggested...