I recently went through a car tyre change in Singapore for my Skoda Octavia Mk4 1.5, which I’ve driven for about 18 months now. I changed out 2 tyres, and figured I’d share the experience, partly because it was a genuinely good one, and partly because I made a rookie mistake along the way that you can avoid.
Quick summary: Uncommon tyre size (205/55 R17), competitive pricing, fresh stock (manufactured Feb 2026), smooth installation at Mrrjestic Tyres Yishun. Full breakdown, pro-tips, and what I’d do differently below.
One thing I will say – living in the north-east of Singapore has its perks. There’s no shortage of solid tyre shops in the area. Arrow Tyres and AL Tyres at Serangoon are both well regarded, and I recently paid a visit to Mrrjestic Tyres at Yishun.
A Bit of Tyre History First
My tyre journey on this car hasn’t been a single brand the whole way:
- Started off changing 2 of my Michelin Primacy tyres – one had blown, the other had simply run its tread down to the end of its life. Swapped that Primacy 4 and Primacy 4 Plus for a matching pair of Primacy 4 Plus.
- Most recently, I switched out a pair of Primacy 3 (which were past their shelf life) for a pair of Primacy 5, this time at Mrrjestic Tyres.
The Mistake (Learn From Me)
My tyre size is 205/55 R17, which apparently is considered an uncommon size for a car tyre change in Singapore – a few mechanics told me this independently. The result? Most workshops don’t keep it in stock as a matter of course. I learned this the hard way at Mrrjestic Tyres – drove over without confirming stock first, and ended up waiting roughly 45 minutes while my tyres were delivered from their warehouse/distributor – my mistake; not theirs.
Pro-tip: Call or WhatsApp ahead to confirm stock before you drive down. I didn’t, and paid for it with a 45-minute wait. Don’t be like me.