Recent content by malbut

Thanks for the info — and I'm happy to pay. But around here, the few independent tyre shops and KwikFit aren't interested. I'll get ready to face the A406 and give Hummingbird a call.

Despite driving for over 30 years without ever needing to use the spare in a Mini, 2 Saabs, a Maxi, a Holden, 2 Fords, a Montego, 2 Peugeots, and now an Outlander, the realisation that there's no spare still worries me. I researched space savers but — because of warnings about mismatched tyres...

Thanks TB The observation and reservation was about the first seller implying one size would be suitable for all rim sizes from 16" to 19" — though they might ask for what tyre size it was meant to replace, and fit the appropriate tyre. The second option explains what it offers for each...

@ jaapv One vendor says: Suitable for MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER with 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″ factory fitted wheels. This seems unlikely. Another offers for a 225/55R18 original, a Space saver option of 165/80R17, which it says is a + 1.1% difference. Overall diameter for the 165/80R17 = 27.4” INCHES...

Admit I have not suffered a puncture that needed the wheel changing on a journey — certainly since 1998 and almost definitely longer — though I have always carried one, so its lack is worrying. Luckily I have a set of winter tyre shod wheels, so I always carry a spare in the back. But it does...

Hi, Just joined this forum. 1. Bought a used 2016 Outlander GX 4H PHEV in September 2019 2. Ditto 3. Facelift model (I think) 4. Lower resident on-street parking cost, no congestion and emission zone charges made me look around 5. Live in Hackney, London 6. Work as freelance editor, proof...