A car's wheels are like its shoes: the colour, design and type of shoe definitely has an impact on the wearer's overall look, and it is no different for cars. Different wheel designs can dramatically enhance and alter a car's visual outlook as well as its personality.

However, changing a car's wheels is a process that is more than just skin deep. Much like different shoes will affect you differently in terms of walking comfort, different rims and tyres affects the car's performance, handling and overall driving characteristics.

Who is H Tyre and what products or services does it offer?

H Tyre is one of the most established key players in the aftermaket industry, and specialises in wheels and tyres since it began operations in 2003. As one of the pioneers in rims and tyres retail, the company has built an extensive list of brands under its belt, including SSR, D2, Rota, Mahom and TWS (the latest range of super high-end wheels). The company is also the only shop in Singapore to be an authorised dealer for all tyre brands.

With its 3,353m² premise, H Tyre also offers one-stop motoring solutions such as general servicing and maintenance, repair services and air-con servicing, on top of its aftermarket customisation services and tyre/rim services.

What is unique about H Tyre and its products?

The company prides itself in carrying products of the highest quality and craftsmanship, and carries renowned international brands such as D2 and Rota. The latest range of products that H Tyre now carries is SSR wheels, a well established Japanese wheel manufacturer. The company carries the full range of SSR products, ranging from 16-inch to 20-inch rims. H Tyre is also the authorised dealer for SSR in Singapore, as well as the key local distributor.

How are SSR wheels different from other types of rims?

SSR wheel offer a wide range of wheels aimed at different car owners and drivers, ranging from more basic cast aluminium rims, to motorsport geared flow form and forged wheels. SSR utilises high-quality materials as well as precise techniques and advanced technology to create quality wheels. SSR was also the first company to produce three-piece wheels.

The newest products to the SSR range is the GTV range (GTV01, GTV02 and GTV03). The GTV range features one-piece construction, as well as the use of Flow Forming Technology (FFT). What FFT essentially does is it stretches and compresses a single piece of aluminium, increasing its tensile strength. The final product is lighter, stronger, has increased elongation, and a much higher shock resistance as well as load capacity compared to regular cast wheel.

SSR wheels also feature two certifications of quality; the JWL (Japanese Light Alloy Wheel) certification was created by the Japanese government to improve and ensure the quality and safety of aluminium wheels. The VIA (Vehicle Inspection Association) is a third-party statutory board set up to verify JWL testing. Each and every SSR wheel is embossed with both the JWL and VIA logo, representing the dedication to quality control.

To find out more about its latest products, services and offers, you can visit H Tyre's website and Facebook page.