Tyres
One of the many positives of the current Camry in my view is that it had a full-size spare. I was therefore surprised and somewhat disappointed to read that the coming model will have a space-saver spare in every model in the range with the exception of the base model. Do you have any idea what the thinking behind this is? It means that for me it will no longer be a possible choice when I buy my next vehicle.
I currently have Bridgestone Ecopia EP850, (215/65R16 98H) tyres on my Subaru Forester and I am not very happy, as the ride is very harsh at 36 psi, and would like your opinion on the Michelin Energy XM2 215/65R16 98H for a better ride and less road noise.
My BMW M series with run flat tyres has an extremely harsh ride. Only at speed or a perfect road service do I feel comfortable. How can this be improved?
Can you recommend a quiet tyre for my 2016 VW Tiguan? A tyre dealer fitted it with 20-inch wheels after I purchased it in Nov 2016. I have done just over 20,000 km, but the tyres on now are extremely noisy and are making the inside noise unbearable.
The original tyres on my 2015 Toyota Landcruiser Prado are due for replacement. I would like a tyre with better wet road performance and quiet bitumen running. What make would you recommend as a replacement?
What are your thoughts on space saver tyres on mid-size 4WD's? The Nissan X-Trail Ti has 18-inch wheels and this won't fit in the spare wheel recess, so to buy a spare full-size wheel is not an option?
Does the 2010 Ford Fiesta have a spare wheel? I have looked at one and it only seems to have some inflatable puncture thing and no spare wheel at all?
Since 1993, before taking delivery of each new car, I have negotiated with a local tyre retailer to trade-in the original new tyres on the day of delivery for quality tyres of my choice. The tyre retailer credits me the trade price for the originals and I pay the difference. The benefits of improved ride quality, grip and noise reduction are well worth the extra cost. When my eldest daughter was due for new tyres, I went online to find suitable replacements. She had Yokohama BluEarth AE10 fitted and has found the new tyres are noticeably quieter and smoother riding than the original Bridgestone Potenzas.