'Place to change the Mitsubishi 'i' front skinnies'

This posting is for my fellow Mitsubishi 'i' clubbers who may want to know of a cheaper place to change their front skinnies. For those not in the know, the Mitsubishi 'i' has a unique wheel arrangement of wider tyres behind and a real narrow pair in front which I am told is to ensure stability of the car. This wheel arrangment is found too in another car way up the car chain - Ferrari :- ). This requires some effort to source for a tyre size that is quite rare in Singapore.

Having clocked 36 000km for my 1 year 7 months old Mitsubishi 'i' ( no thank to my previous job posting which require alot of driving ) , my front tyres were worn out. I guess skinny tyres tend to wear out faster, what with the breaking force and front loading of front passenger and driver.My rear tyres are still okay despite the weight of the engine in the mid centre off - rear.

Tyre size : 145/65 R 15 fits original stock alloy rims

Anyway, those keen to change their skinnies for their 'i' , you can go to the SPC Car Service Centre at the SPC petrol station located along 157 Upper East Coast Road. I got a pair of Yokohama A Drive 145/65 R15 which is the same size as the original Dunlop sports so no rim change is needed.

Triple Wide Grooves seen above

The A. Drive tyre range is designed for outstanding traction, excellent performance and superior handling for new levels of grip - no matter whether the rain just never seems to stop or the asphalt is cracking in the heat.The A.drive also employs specially configured Triple Wide Straight Grooves (TWSG) that power its excellent water evacuation capabilities. Couple TWSG with its ‘Quiet Running’ tread pattern with Yokohama’s advanced tread compound that is designed to provide drivers with class-leading performance no matter whether road conditions are wet or dry.

Good and prompt service by the guys there. Including wheel balancing,tyre polishing and labour, I was charged $100 a piece. Much cheaper than the prices quoted by Cycle and Carriage at Alexandra and even Motorgard at Tampines.