[zenren]

Originally Posted by rajshenoy

Why not yoko a drives? They are pretty decent and costs way less than xm2

i've read about sidewall issues for yoko on bad roads and the driving conditions in my case is probably 80% on bad roads. If yoko a drives are durable on bad roads, then its definitely an option I can consider.

[ontheroad]

My swift has 185 70 14 Yoko A drives and completed 32k kms without even a puncture and will last another 15k, going by the present wear. I should say that I drive 40% potholed roads. Considering the price, I think, they are not that bad.

[rajshenoy]

Originally Posted by zenren

i've read about sidewall issues for yoko on bad roads and the driving conditions in my case is probably 80% on bad roads. If yoko a drives are durable on bad roads, then its definitely an option I can consider.

Its pretty rugged. Suggest you to take a look at the shop and decide

I have crossed over 10k and aware ppl who have run over 50-60k on it

I am in bangalore and roads here are horrible. Also taken on bad rural roads. Its pretty good.

Coming to sidewalls, i don't think other options you mentioned are exceptional either. Best to avoid as much as you can

[archat68]

Originally Posted by zenren

Experts, need your advice for choosing the tyres on Swift diesel.

Which tyres would be a better option in the 185/70R14 size if the driving is mostly on bad roads?

Apollo Acelere
MRF ZLO
Michelin XM2
Bridgestone Turanza ER60
Any other tyre that is better than the above

Apollo Acelere is a decent VFM tyre. I'm using it for last 20K KM. Quite satisfied. But if you have the budget go for Yoko A drives.

[sameerpb]

Originally Posted by Achilless

Sameerpb,

Thanks you vey much for sharing such a wonderful information. Just wanted to learn, will 195-60-15 or 185-70-14 will reduce the FE of car. Can you please put more light on the FE part. And how it is related (directly/Indirectly) to Car's performance?

fuel efficiency is slightly improved on highways, city traffic its gone down but the difference is not very significant. In terms of performance car is less noisy with better road grip on high speeds.

[Paltoz]

Guys , getting my Swift VDi next week .. Planning to upgrade the wheels and hoping to get alloys ..
Tyres : Yoko A drive 195-60/r15 - 5k
Alloys : Lenso Samurai Series - Total 22k for 4 pieces .
Buyback - around 2500 per tyre ( might increase if stock is Bridgestone)
Hows the prices ? Am i getting an acceptable deal here ?

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by Paltoz

Guys , getting my Swift VDi next week .. Planning to upgrade the wheels and hoping to get alloys ..
Tyres : Yoko A drive 195-60/r15 - 5k
Alloys : Lenso Samurai Series - Total 22k for 4 pieces .
Buyback - around 2500 per tyre ( might increase if stock is Bridgestone)
Hows the prices ? Am i getting an acceptable deal here ?

That's a reasonable deal. But I guess you can try negotiating it for under 5k. 2 years back I was given a quote of 24k for Lenso Samurai series. Authorized Yokohama dealers will give the best rates. Here are some of them in your area.

Exon Tyres
Mr. Ciji Kurian
Nattakaom P.O, Kottayam. Tel.: 0481-2360680, Mob.: 9349553425

J Stock
Mr. Jithu James
M C Road, Kottayam. Tel.: 0481-2560090, Mob.: 9447229090

Pala Tyres
Mr. Tomy Sebastian
Kottaramattom, Pala. Mob.: 9747466600

[Paltoz]

Originally Posted by naveen.raju

J Stock
Mr. Jithu James
M C Road, Kottayam. Tel.: 0481-2560090, Mob.: 9447229090

Ended up getting 205/55 r15 s drives and Lenso Samurai Dojo Alloys for 32 k .. Had to trade all 5 of my tyres , they gave me a spare yoko a drive which has been used for around 1000kms . I would recommend this shop to all T-BHP members in the area .

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by Paltoz

Ended up getting 205/55 r15 s drives and Lenso Samurai Dojo Alloys for 32 k .. Had to trade all 5 of my tyres , they gave me a spare yoko a drive which has been used for around 1000kms . I would recommend this shop to all T-BHP members in the area .

Can you let me know how much you paid for the S drives?

[Paltoz]

Originally Posted by naveen.raju

Can you let me know how much you paid for the S drives?

I was quoted Rs.6000 per Tyre . If you talk to him he will give you some discounts .

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by Paltoz

I was quoted Rs.6000 per Tyre . If you talk to him he will give you some discounts .

Oh. That's a bit steep I guess. Planning to check an authorized yoko dealer here in Cochin sometime next moth. Will let you know his rates. I badly need to change the tyre.

[Paltoz]

Originally Posted by naveen.raju

Oh. That's a bit steep I guess. Planning to check an authorized yoko dealer here in Cochin sometime next moth. Will let you know his rates. I badly need to change the tyre.

I just called him .. He said he can give it to you for 5.7k per Tyre. Ask the other dealer and please let me know ..

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by Paltoz

I just called him .. He said he can give it to you for 5.7k per Tyre. Ask the other dealer and please let me know ..

Sure. Will keep you posted. Will start the hunt from 1st week of Dec. Will keep you posted.

[suhas.sudhish]

I got my Yoko C Drives 195/60 R15 for 4.9k a piece. This tyre does improve the handling.

[naveen.raju]

Anybody using Maxxis here? Would like to get the feedback.