PhilHornby wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:14 pm Sorry, but that is complete nonsense.

I didn’t realise we had an expert on board. Just as well I didn’t mention drifting then!

Handbrake turns, anyone?

you could set a good example by adding those details to your sign in details In fairness to ‘pharaoh’, ‘terryp’, a large number of forumites could help by including just the basic details of their model in the signature area. When we consider PPF issues, for example, it would be nice to know, witho...

I don’t agree with that article at all. I’m inclined to agree with you, ’Saltcreek’. While the limited ‘proof’ of the safety benefits of always fitting new tyres to the rear may satisfy the curiosity of those interested, I prefer to know that the front driven wheels are well-shod. Your point about ...

TWPC wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:46 am It is also sensible to be aware of the limitations of the tests and the motivations of those publishing them.

I think therein lies the moral.

I may be teaching you to suck eggs but a word of caution that these comparisons are indicative only. You are quite right, ‘Philr’, to draw attention to these tyre comparison tests as they are far from comprehensive and what may win a test on 15” wheels could be far from the best in a 19” comparison...

Every time that I open this forum, I see the name of our cars mis-spelled. I’m well aware that we can all make the odd typo and produce errors but I really cannot understand how forum users, in some cases repeatedly, mis-spell the name of the car in which they sit and drive - it’s even displayed on ...

From memory, I think several, if not all, car mags produce tyre comparison tests every year or two. Certainly, Auto Express, does frequent tests and I suspect, like most motoring organs, press and audio/visual, there will be some kick-back for the ‘one-trick ponies’ who claim to be journalists, spec...

Thanks, ’Nashy’, for providing that interim follow-up. Good-sized replacement cars which is a welcome improvement over the commonly-provided small hatchback. Having said that, you’ll need deep pockets to keep the Subaru fuelled up. I like the Forester but the ownership experience is a bit rich for m...

Found this on a KIA forum and found it interesting up until I nodded off.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US9957865B2/en

Note that it's American and good luck trying to digest all the information contained in the article.

The average for my car since I bought it is 41.996mpg over 18,000+ miles. The last fillup was 46.42 mpg. If I look back to my winter fillups, it's much less (38 ish) so I can see why my overall consumption is lowere than the last few fillups (46,44,45,43), Those figures sound entirely realistic, ‘a...