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Top tip !! - just checked the fuel filler cap - no info there but I double checked the door pillars which I checked last night in the dark, and guess what - a label on the drivers door pillar. Label says: 215/55/R16 95 o. 97 rf. I reckon rf is run flat, and either weight rating of 95 or 97. Interestingly no mention of speed rating ??? Think I'll follow the majority opinion and stay away from Dunlops. I'm going for a Bridgestone ER300's which do a 97 in V or W. The tyretest.com rating is quite good except in the snow, and somehow I doubt there will be to much of that whe I get there at Easter for a skiing holiday. Thanks for all advice

OK - So do you need to go for W rated tyres - not V or H which are quite a bit cheaper ? I don't want to run the risk of invalidiating insurance etc.

Great forum, loads of interesting stuff (and I've now realised I have a booster heater which has never worked). But I need to raise the tyre issue - I've driven myself mad looking at web sites all night and am now confused. I need to replace the 2 front tyres on my Galaxy, a TDI130 Zetec on a 2004 plate. But I can't find definitive information on the full correct spec. I reckon there is only 1 original tyre on the car which is the usual Dunlop SP2020. The tyre is a 215 55 R16 95W - is this the correct spec ?? I've come across many tyres of this size but several variations on speed and weight rating (mostly lower). Advice please - I'd rather not go for Dunlops after reading so many negative comments about them but I'd prefer to stick to a reasonable brand but I havn't find many that match the spec

thanks, willdo

Hi I'm trying to post in the technical section but don't get an otion to do it - can this be fixed ? thanks