Raja Tyres - Chennai

yzfrj · 5th July 2010, 18:24

My "new" OHC tyres were hard as rock so needed to change them.
Thanks a lot to 2theMax (Hari) for recommending and accompanying me.

Picked up Hari from his home and we were on our way.
To tell you the truth it was a trip to see the place rather than go and buy the tyres.

The tyre I had narrowed down was AD07 and was waiting around for sometime for that. I was getting tired of waiting and "higher powers" (read : wife) had other plans.

Anyway I got a set of Appolo Acclere 195/60/14 on stock vtec alloys.

The place is pretty easy to find.

Raja Tyres & Spares - Google Maps

199, Pycrofts Road
Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600014, India
044 42155815

Contact Person : Pramod

+ Honest opinion is given, no sales push.
+ Very professional and polite staff.
+ Price (Best compared to the "other" places I've went)

- Location / Parking space "if" you end up waiting.

From the reviews and stuff I've read its a "jack of all trades". Does't excel in anything. Pattern looks nice. Got them balanced, then alignment and then Nitrogen was filled for "free".

Initial impression about Acclere is good.

Ride quality has improved a lot and the car is a lot quiet now.
Wheel spin even at the slighted hint of the gas (in 1st and 2nd) has stopped.
The old set was so hard I could feel even small stones on the road, now I don't.
Tyre noise is there on less than perfect road but not too bad.
Grip feels decent.
Wet grip (It rained in Chennai seems to be good.

I'm yet to see how it feels when pushed.

The only thing I don't like is the car feels a bit bogged down at low revs.
If I give it the beans it goes still the old tyre spin gave it a bit more character i kinda miss that.

Some pics

joshguy · 5th July 2010, 22:14

Yzfrj how much do the accelere cost you? why didnt you go for michelin

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hows the feedback on the michelins

nitrous · 6th July 2010, 01:25

This dude sent out a friend's car (Lenso Samurai + Michelin PP2) without balancing.

But, a lot of guys I know go to this guy for the pricing.

yzfrj · 6th July 2010, 18:59

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Originally Posted by joshguy

Yzfrj how much do the accelere cost you? why didnt you go for michelin

3900/-
Michelin does't meet my requirement. XM1+ are good tyres but its completely lifeless on the limit. My bro's car have them and simply put I'm not sure its worth the premium.

Just to think of it I was gunning for AD07. ER60's are on my dad's car, couple of friends have ES100 do I ended up with Apollo.
First impressions I'm happy, will update after this sunday

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Originally Posted by nitrous

This dude sent out a friend's car (Lenso Samurai + Michelin PP2) without balancing.

But, a lot of guys I know go to this guy for the pricing.

Were your friend clueless too ?

I've seen this happen and the justification is since it a "new" tyre and alloy they will be "perfect" and will be in sync and no balancing required.
A load of bull if you ask me. I'm not sure what they "dont" do it. They get the money after all right ?

I make it a habit to ask what all they will do. In this case it was as per my expectations.

Price, yes of course at the end its my hard earned money. Shops near Velachery was quoting "INSANE" prices. I don't fancy giving away around 2k more just like that for a set of 4 tyres.

nitrous · 9th July 2010, 23:10

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Originally Posted by yzfrj

Were your friend clueless too ?

Yeah, I had to show the weights on my rims to make him understand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yzfrj

I've seen this happen and the justification is since it a "new" tyre and alloy they will be "perfect" and will be in sync and no balancing required.
A load of bull if you ask me.

+1

joshguy · 10th July 2010, 00:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by yzfrj

3900/-
Michelin does't meet my requirement. XM1+ are good tyres but its completely lifeless on the limit. My bro's car have them and simply put I'm not sure its worth the premium.

Just to think of it I was gunning for AD07. ER60's are on my dad's car, couple of friends have ES100 do I ended up with Apollo.
First impressions I'm happy, will update after this sunday

Ok, I enquired for michelin and it was 4k per tyre in lal some weeks back.

I had them in my indica and felt lots of difference in grip.Downside was i could drive with if for only about 35k.It had enough thread but tyre cracked

MutantX · 10th July 2010, 06:21

I made an enquiry last night,. the XM1+ costs 4100 at LALs. My deal was 4100 * 4 - 16400 for Michelin XM1+ and 14k for set of 4 rims! plus 900 for A & B.

MutantX · 13th July 2010, 19:55

Hi Guys, All the below alloys are from Raja Tyres. I would like to know which would best suite Oyster Grey i10.

SSW is quoted at 16k for a a set of 4.
Veloshe is quoted at 14k for a set of 4.

Yoko A-Drive 185 60 R14 is quoted at 3.4K per tyre. The buy back was also reasonable 8400 rs (old tyres + rims)

Guys please comment.

Mi10 · 13th July 2010, 20:45

The Last but one pic is really kewl for Oyster grey i10

MutantX · 13th July 2010, 20:55

Thanks mate. 4th and 5th Pics are the same alloys. Quoted at 14k for a set of 4. I guess it is a good deal? any room for bargain?

yzfrj · 13th July 2010, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mi10

The Last but one pic is really kewl for Oyster grey i10

This one right ?

I like it too.

SafeDrive · 13th July 2010, 20:59

The one held up to the car looks great. The colours should match.

MutantX · 13th July 2010, 21:03

yzfrj, yeap this is the one. *yzfrj* dude, I have quoted your name and also directed him to this post on Tbhp. Guys, what do you think of the 3rd alloy? this is SSW which is kinda 16k for a set of 4.

Any references how much Veloshe would cost else-where?

yzfrj · 13th July 2010, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MutantX

yzfrj, yeap this is the one. *yzfrj* dude, I have quoted your name and also directed him to this post on Tbhp. Guys, what do you think of the 3rd alloy?

I went there with the help of 2theMax from the forum. His swift tyres were changed from there.

3rd set its kinda "blingy" IMO

MutantX · 13th July 2010, 21:32

Thanks mate. Can you please tell me if there is any room for bargain. The best I got was 14K with almost no bargain! guys can you please throw some light?

5th July 2010, 18:24	#1
yzfrj BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: who cares Posts: 787 Thanked: 142 Times	Raja Tyres - Chennai My "new" OHC tyres were hard as rock so needed to change them. Thanks a lot to 2theMax (Hari) for recommending and accompanying me. Picked up Hari from his home and we were on our way. To tell you the truth it was a trip to see the place rather than go and buy the tyres. The tyre I had narrowed down was AD07 and was waiting around for sometime for that. I was getting tired of waiting and "higher powers" (read : wife) had other plans. Anyway I got a set of Appolo Acclere 195/60/14 on stock vtec alloys. The place is pretty easy to find. Raja Tyres & Spares - Google Maps 199, Pycrofts Road Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600014, India 044 42155815 Contact Person : Pramod + Honest opinion is given, no sales push. + Very professional and polite staff. + Price (Best compared to the "other" places I've went) - Location / Parking space "if" you end up waiting. From the reviews and stuff I've read its a "jack of all trades". Does't excel in anything. Pattern looks nice. Got them balanced, then alignment and then Nitrogen was filled for "free". Initial impression about Acclere is good. Ride quality has improved a lot and the car is a lot quiet now. Wheel spin even at the slighted hint of the gas (in 1st and 2nd) has stopped. The old set was so hard I could feel even small stones on the road, now I don't. Tyre noise is there on less than perfect road but not too bad. Grip feels decent. Wet grip (It rained in Chennai seems to be good. I'm yet to see how it feels when pushed. The only thing I don't like is the car feels a bit bogged down at low revs. If I give it the beans it goes still the old tyre spin gave it a bit more character i kinda miss that. Some pics Last edited by yzfrj : 5th July 2010 at 18:25.
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6th July 2010, 01:25	#3
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	This dude sent out a friend's car (Lenso Samurai + Michelin PP2) without balancing. But, a lot of guys I know go to this guy for the pricing.
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10th July 2010, 06:21	#7
MutantX BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 868 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	I made an enquiry last night,. the XM1+ costs 4100 at LALs. My deal was 4100 * 4 - 16400 for Michelin XM1+ and 14k for set of 4 rims! plus 900 for A & B.
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13th July 2010, 19:55	#8
MutantX BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 868 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, All the below alloys are from Raja Tyres. I would like to know which would best suite Oyster Grey i10. SSW is quoted at 16k for a a set of 4. Veloshe is quoted at 14k for a set of 4. Yoko A-Drive 185 60 R14 is quoted at 3.4K per tyre. The buy back was also reasonable 8400 rs (old tyres + rims) Guys please comment. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by MutantX : 13th July 2010 at 20:03.
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13th July 2010, 20:45	#9
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,169 Thanked: 3,268 Times View My Garage	The Last but one pic is really kewl for Oyster grey i10
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13th July 2010, 20:55	#10
MutantX BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 868 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Thanks mate. 4th and 5th Pics are the same alloys. Quoted at 14k for a set of 4. I guess it is a good deal? any room for bargain?
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13th July 2010, 20:59	#12
SafeDrive BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 425 Thanked: 86 Times	The one held up to the car looks great. The colours should match.
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13th July 2010, 21:03	#13
MutantX BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 868 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	yzfrj, yeap this is the one. yzfrj dude, I have quoted your name and also directed him to this post on Tbhp. Guys, what do you think of the 3rd alloy? this is SSW which is kinda 16k for a set of 4. Any references how much Veloshe would cost else-where?
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13th July 2010, 21:32	#15
MutantX BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 868 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Thanks mate. Can you please tell me if there is any room for bargain. The best I got was 14K with almost no bargain! guys can you please throw some light?
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