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Hi I have had Michelin crossclimate tyres fitted which have a code 0723 with a few other codes preceding it. However there are no letters DOT anywhere on either tyre. A search tells me the letters DOT...

Can I fit run flat tyres to my BMW?

I have a 2022 BMW 223i M Sport Active Tourer which came with non-run flat tyres fitted on BMW alloys. We suffered a puncture in a remote part of Scotland on holiday last week & the tyre repair kit was...

Can I improve the ride on a Mercedes EQA?

What could improve the ride quality, comfort, of Mercedes EQA 250?

What tyre would you recommend for a camper van?

What is the best budget camping tyre for a 5.9 metre long, Fiat Ducato based motorhome, with a 16'' wheel diameter, please ?

Will washing up liquid stop paint from sticking to my tyres?

Does washing up liquid prevent overspray on tyres fron sticking ?

My space saver spare wheel is only 16 inches but my wheels are 18 inches - is it safe to use on the driven wheels?

I have a Mini Clubman which has 18 inch alloys with low profile tyres. I have purchased a 16 inch space saver which I have been assured is suitable for use in case of emergency, even though the total diameter...

Why do I keep getting flat tyres?

I do about 3000 miles per year. In the last five years I have had six flats. Several were inexplicable; the rest a mix of bolts, kerbside hits, and pot holes. I asked my tyre fitter. He thought six excessive...

How old can tyres be before they need replacing?

When should I change tyres on my car? Is there a maximum age they can be?

What wheels should be fitted to my Volkswagen T5 California?

I've just got a Volkswagen T5 camper van and have been told that the wrong wheels are on it, they are 22 inch and they are rubbing the mud flaps. What size wheel do I need and what is the spare?

Is it illegal to have mixed tread patterns on the same axle?

I have read that you can be fined by the police for having mixed tread tyres fitted on the same axle. Is this true? My local Citroen dealer replaced one of my Cross Climate Michelin tyres with a Michelin...