Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India)

Swanand Inamdar · 21st October 2013, 13:23

Just ordered a set for my Swift. The stock tires lasted a good 60k, but its about time.
I was contemplating the C or A drives, but with these launched at the right time, at a cheaper rate than that of the C Drives, have taken a decision to buy.

It's cost me ~4200 a piece, which is before I bargain and get it even cheaper

Shall update a brief report once changed, soon.

shipnil · 22nd October 2013, 19:44

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

As of now, Yokohama is betting big on this tyre. They have mentioned at least a dozen times about how this tyre is made for india. They explained a bit about how they focused on sidewall strength and long life.

They did mention about comfort silence and wet grip but they felt like afterthoughts.

Does this mean this tyre is in the league of MRFs like ZSLK or ZVTS? Then I guess it will be a hard compound tyre.

BackInTheFold · 24th October 2013, 14:38

A simple chart from the Yokohama website (link) explaining the positioning of the various product lines. The Earth-1 is positioned between the A-drive and the C-drive.

After looking at this chart, I think I'll go with the C-drive's as an option for my Laura along with contenders from other brands.

srishiva · 24th October 2013, 14:59

Is Sport is grip and Comfort is for ride quality, what is Premium in the above chart, Price? They could have instead given a durability axis.

BackInTheFold · 24th October 2013, 15:35

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Originally Posted by srishiva

Is Sport is grip and Comfort is for ride quality, what is Premium in the above chart, Price? They could have instead given a durability axis.

Good question. "Premium" could refer to either price or your willingness to pay

I too wish they had one for durability since I assume the Comfort aspect stretches to cover noise levels

Kenpachi · 1st November 2013, 22:33

Got the earth series 185/65 14 installed day before. Must say, these feel great. The ride is much smoother now and the car feels much more grippy. Was running appolo accelere's earlier and the difference between the two is quite significant

nisarg86 · 17th November 2013, 18:15

I have 185/65/14 on my figo and I am very happy with it.
Is 195/60/15 available? I am thinking to change on my swift as es100 has worn out.

sourabhzen · 17th November 2013, 19:56

Got 185/65/14 for City Zx. Cost - INR 16000 for a set of four!

Drove back 30 kms on them. Initial reaction - they feel to have improved the grip and the steering felt lighter (I don't know how); ride quality has improved but they are not as silent as MRF ZLO. Will update once I cross 1000 km on them.

m8002? · 18th November 2013, 10:52

Whats the price difference between A drives and Earth -1 for 185/65R14 size?

Also how is the "stone affinity"? Only issue I had with my Adrives during the initial 35K was the small stones getting struck and they keep hitting the wheel wells when getting dislodged.

Adi22 · 18th November 2013, 13:09

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Originally Posted by Swanand Inamdar

Just ordered a set for my Swift. The stock tires lasted a good 60k, but its about time.

Hi, were these for 180/70R14 ?

Swanand Inamdar · 18th November 2013, 14:47

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Originally Posted by Adi22

Hi, were these for 180/70R14 ?

Hi Adi,

No. This was for 185/65/R14

sourabhzen · 22nd November 2013, 13:28

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Originally Posted by m8002?

Whats the price difference between A drives and Earth -1 for 185/65R14 size?

The difference was only INR 100/- per piece. A - Drive was cheaper.

WasavaTyres · 23rd November 2013, 10:53

Now you also get a Black & Decker car vacuum cleaner free on the purchase of 4 Earth One tyres

D'Artagnan · 25th November 2013, 18:28

My Innova's tyres have come up for replacement am considering Yoko Earth -1 would it be choice compared to:

Bridgestone Ar10
Continental Conti Premium Contact 2
Bridgestone B390

From the research done B390 come as OEM on some innova vehicles, couldn't find enough information to base an opinion on them.
Continental ContiPremium: Exceptionally good on wet suface, some complaints do exist on quality, uneven wear and bulges
Bridgestone AR10: Supposed to be good. A safe bet because Bridgestone have had good success in India i.e lesser problems reported sans other manufacturers
Finally Earth -1: Bhpian Nikhilb2008 has given them a good rating and says they have focused on making the tyre stronger and long lasting.

My requirements is good comfort and long lasting tyres (50k kms) tyre noise needs to be low but not very low as the air con is on and audio is running most of the time.

fangface · 27th November 2013, 10:18

Would these fit the stock alloys on a Beat diesel? How much would the 175/65/R14s cost for a set of 4?

21st October 2013, 13:23	#16
Swanand Inamdar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,645 Thanked: 579 Times	Re: Yokohama launching Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Just ordered a set for my Swift. The stock tires lasted a good 60k, but its about time. I was contemplating the C or A drives, but with these launched at the right time, at a cheaper rate than that of the C Drives, have taken a decision to buy. It's cost me ~4200 a piece, which is before I bargain and get it even cheaper Shall update a brief report once changed, soon.
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24th October 2013, 14:38	#18
BackInTheFold BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 240 Thanked: 318 Times	Re: Yokohama launching Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) A simple chart from the Yokohama website (link) explaining the positioning of the various product lines. The Earth-1 is positioned between the A-drive and the C-drive. After looking at this chart, I think I'll go with the C-drive's as an option for my Laura along with contenders from other brands. Attached Images
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,317 Thanked: 2,070 Times	Re: Yokohama launching Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Is Sport is grip and Comfort is for ride quality, what is Premium in the above chart, Price? They could have instead given a durability axis.
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1st November 2013, 22:33	#21
Kenpachi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 28 Thanked: 15 Times	Re: Yokohama launching Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Got the earth series 185/65 14 installed day before. Must say, these feel great. The ride is much smoother now and the car feels much more grippy. Was running appolo accelere's earlier and the difference between the two is quite significant
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17th November 2013, 18:15	#22
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Re: Yokohama launching Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) I have 185/65/14 on my figo and I am very happy with it. Is 195/60/15 available? I am thinking to change on my swift as es100 has worn out.
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17th November 2013, 19:56	#23
sourabhzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: GURGAON Posts: 1,572 Thanked: 1,340 Times View My Garage	Re: Yokohama launching Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Got 185/65/14 for City Zx. Cost - INR 16000 for a set of four! Drove back 30 kms on them. Initial reaction - they feel to have improved the grip and the steering felt lighter (I don't know how); ride quality has improved but they are not as silent as MRF ZLO. Will update once I cross 1000 km on them. Last edited by sourabhzen : 17th November 2013 at 20:07. Reason: Added Cost for other's benefit.
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18th November 2013, 10:52	#24
m8002? BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 363 Thanked: 581 Times	Re: Yokohama launching Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Whats the price difference between A drives and Earth -1 for 185/65R14 size? Also how is the "stone affinity"? Only issue I had with my Adrives during the initial 35K was the small stones getting struck and they keep hitting the wheel wells when getting dislodged. Last edited by m8002? : 18th November 2013 at 10:53. Reason: added tyre size
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25th November 2013, 18:28	#29
D'Artagnan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 266 Thanked: 129 Times	Re: Yokohama launching Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) My Innova's tyres have come up for replacement am considering Yoko Earth -1 would it be choice compared to: Bridgestone Ar10 Continental Conti Premium Contact 2 Bridgestone B390 From the research done B390 come as OEM on some innova vehicles, couldn't find enough information to base an opinion on them. Continental ContiPremium: Exceptionally good on wet suface, some complaints do exist on quality, uneven wear and bulges Bridgestone AR10: Supposed to be good. A safe bet because Bridgestone have had good success in India i.e lesser problems reported sans other manufacturers Finally Earth -1: Bhpian Nikhilb2008 has given them a good rating and says they have focused on making the tyre stronger and long lasting. My requirements is good comfort and long lasting tyres (50k kms) tyre noise needs to be low but not very low as the air con is on and audio is running most of the time.
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27th November 2013, 10:18	#30
fangface BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mysore / Bangalore Posts: 74 Thanked: 18 Times	Re: Yokohama launching Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Would these fit the stock alloys on a Beat diesel? How much would the 175/65/R14s cost for a set of 4?
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