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What tyres should I go for on my Mazda?
I put new tyres on my car about six months ago, but just got cheap ones as cash was a bit tight. I have never been happy with them. The car (Mazda3 saloon) hasn't handled the same since. The slightest bit of moisture and there is very little grip at all. And with the cold weather lurking I am not looking forward to driving in ice and snow with them. So, basically, I am going to get new (better) tyres in the next few days, but I am not sure what to get.
I don't mind spending a few euro on them. I'd rather do that and feel safer. Should I be looking at winter tyres, or will this mean forking out more money in spring for regular tyres again? Or is there an all-weather option that would see me safely through the winter but wouldn't need to be taken off in a couple of months?
Thanks, Rob
Rob Davis (Dublin)
Dec 2011 Filed under: tyres
Can I fit steel wheels to a BMW 116?
Hello the better half has a 2005 BMW 116, which has 16-inch alloy wheels. These are very badly buckled and have run flat tyres. Is it possible to fit ordinary 16-inch steel wheels and ordinary tyres on it and would any 16-inch wheel do the job i.e. VW Golf steel wheels?
Thanking you.
Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)
Sep 2011 Filed under: tyres
Should I buy all-weather tyres ?
Hi guys,
Should I buy all-weather tyres?
John O'Shea
Jul 2011 Filed under: tyres
How do I cope with the slippy conditions in my two-wheel drive SUV?
Can you recommend any budget all-wheel drive SUV or estate car? I tow a caravan for a couple of weeks over the summer and live on a road that occassionally floods so four-wheel drive could be useful. I have a Hyundai Sante Fe with two-wheel drive at moment and it is particularly poor in snow or slippy conditions. Would you have any recommendations?
William Neale (Dublin)
Dec 2010 Filed under: tyres
What pressure should I inflate my tyres to?
Hello,
I drive a Renault Vel Satis 2.0 Privilege Hatchback. The tyres are 225/55 on 17-inch wheels. Please let me know the recommended tyre pressures, front and rear.
Thanks
DERMOT FAGAN (ATHLONE)
Jul 2010 Filed under: tyres
Where will I buy a tyre for my Kia Sportage?
I have just bought a Kia Sportage and I am looking to replace one of the front tyres. I only need one as the spare has not been on the car and is still new. I am looking for a Bridgestone 235/60 R16. Do you know who has this tyre at a good price?
Thank you
Michael Clarke (Dun Laoghaire)
May 2010 Filed under: tyres
Can a puncture in a run flat tyre be repaired?
Can a puncture in a run flat tyre be repaired?
James Dundon (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: tyres
Can I fit smaller tyres?
Hi, can I change the tyre size from "235/45 R17" down to "16"?
Jerry Gayer (Kerry)
May 2010 Filed under: tyres
Can you recommend a quiet tyre for my BMW?
My 2008 BMW 3 Series suffers with tyre noise. Will swapping the runflats for conventional tyres improve things? Is there a quiet tyre you could recommend?
James Simons (Leixlip)
May 2010 Filed under: tyres
What tyre pressure for my Xsara?
I have just bought a 1998 1.4 Citroen Xsara and it has no handbook with it. I am wondering what the tyre pressure should be for the car? Also, would you know if it would be possible to get a handbook for the car from somewhere?
Patricia Dodd (Mallow)
May 2010 Filed under: tyres
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