Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India)

scanD · 6th October 2014, 20:08

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Originally Posted by bharatsomany

Vid6639,
Below is a link to a PDF with all info pertaining to Yokohama's operations in Asia (including India). Although specific availability may still have to be verified, it is a very handy document nonetheless:

Yokohama Tires - 2013 Passenger Car Tire Catalogue - Oceania

Ref Page 36 of the document.

Many thanks for this very informative PDF.

Got my car a new set (4) of 185/65R14 Earth1 today. Rs. 4150/- a piece.
Balancing and Alignment extra.

Stock tyres (Goodyear GT3 175/65R14) had given me a good performance for 42K kms. Over the past 10K kms, they had become noisy and less efficient on speedy turns.

WasavaTyres · 8th October 2014, 15:56

Earth 1 has now been launched in the following sizes :

165/80/R14
185/60/R15

To be launched later this month :
185/70/R14
175/65/R15

Yokohama is also offering a Lotto tracksuit on purchase of every 4 tyres across all sizes and patterns until 25/11//2014

mahesh_sn · 15th October 2014, 17:00

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Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

Earth 1 has now been launched in the following sizes :

165/80/R14
185/60/R15

To be launched later this month :
185/70/R14
175/65/R15

Yokohama is also offering a Lotto tracksuit on purchase of every 4 tyres across all sizes and patterns until 25/11//2014

Any idea as to when can we expect earth-1 in 195/60/R15 size? I am looking to upsize from 38K old stock BS B250's on my Manza (size-185/60/R15). Front two tyres have almost gone bald and rear ones can still go for 2-3K km more. I am willing to wait for a month or so. If not, my next choice is C-drive/Bridgestone ER60.

WasavaTyres · 16th October 2014, 18:56

Not before february 2015 my friend. I suggest the C-Drive, it's a good tyre.

sagarpadaki · 17th October 2014, 11:46

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Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

Not before february 2015 my friend. I suggest the C-Drive, it's a good tyre.

How do you compare C Drive with Earth 1 from your experience? I have a C drive currently and was contemplating the earth 1 during next replacement. I am very happy with the C drive in grip and silence aspects . Earth 1 being a new Tyre I am presuming new technology would have gone into it. So is it better than C drive? Will it be a positive upgrade?

myavu · 17th October 2014, 22:26

Changed my Beat's stock Apollo 155/70/R14 to 175/65/R14 Yokohama Earth 1.

Initial feeling is good. Only put 8 KMs on new shoes. So nothing on handling part now.

Cheers!

Vinu

WasavaTyres · 3rd November 2014, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

How do you compare C Drive with Earth 1 from your experience? I have a C drive currently and was contemplating the earth 1 during next replacement. I am very happy with the C drive in grip and silence aspects . Earth 1 being a new Tyre I am presuming new technology would have gone into it. So is it better than C drive? Will it be a positive upgrade?

Both are different tyres. Earth one leans more towards longevity and value for money. The C-Drive is a more grippy and sportier tyre - hence will have lower mileage. if you tend take corners at high speeds more often than not and also like a bit of high speed driving, stick to C drive's they're good performers.

DwarkaDelhiWala · 4th November 2014, 00:35

I exchanged stock Goodyears with Earth 1 immediately after delivery of new Innova V on 1st Oct. 14. After 900Km in Delhi driving and 230 Km to Alwar, i've no issues with the yoko's performance . Handling is confident and road noise is negligible compared to the michelins in my Honda city zx.

Wanted to go for C-drives but few reports here of side wall damage on hitting curb corners etc. made me decide to go for earth 1.

aditya.sco · 5th November 2014, 12:56

Hi ScanD, I am looking to change tires for my Etios Liva to Earth 1. Could you share the dealer details from where you sourced these?

sheldon4888 · 6th November 2014, 17:20

I have changed to yokohama Earth 1 too, they are extremely worth the deal very good tyres at a very good price would recommend them any day.

blackstallion76 · 6th November 2014, 22:58

@sheldon:
Please share the cost if possible. Looking to change to Yoko earth 1 for 195/65/R15.

sheldon4888 · 6th November 2014, 23:14

@blackstallion had paid roughly around 20k for a set of 4 with fitting and alignment same size 195/65/R15

apurvapg · 13th November 2014, 21:02

Exchanged the stock MRF ZVTV's straight and got the Earth 1' 185/65 R15 for my new Swift ZDi.

Initial impressions are very good. This tyre is very comfortable, the grip is good and the centre steel rim makes the handling feel well directed. The road noise is as good as gone and grip levels have definitely improved.

Overall would recommend these over XM2's for now.

Indian Ranger · 14th November 2014, 15:12

Last month changed the tires of my car to Earth 1. Sized up from 175/65/14 to 185/65/14.

Driven around 1000 kms so far and I am enjoying the comfortable ride. 4 tyres at 17800 including alignment and balancing at Sai Iyengar tyres next o IIM B on BG Road.

Rgds,
Manjunath

Arka · 30th November 2014, 18:50

Today, I got a new set of Earth-1s, 175/65/14, at Sai Iyengar BG Road. Set me back by 16.5K. Package included new valves, balancing and alignment.

Praveen (store manager) gave me a new Lotto track suit, in black and red. Said its a gift from Yokohama for buying four tyres. Also, got 800 rupees for my old tyres.

While I was there a gent came in with his father. He had with him a wheel that was shod with an A-Drive. The sidewall had an inch-long cut! I chatted with him a bit and asked him how it happened. Apparently he was trying to park and got too close to a kerb, albeit at a very low speed. It was a wicked cut. I am now concerned. If that could happen to an A-Drive, then did I land myself a lemon? Fingers crossed!

8th October 2014, 15:56	#137
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 822 Thanked: 460 Times View My Garage	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Earth 1 has now been launched in the following sizes : 165/80/R14 185/60/R15 To be launched later this month : 185/70/R14 175/65/R15 Yokohama is also offering a Lotto tracksuit on purchase of every 4 tyres across all sizes and patterns until 25/11//2014
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16th October 2014, 18:56	#139
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 822 Thanked: 460 Times View My Garage	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Not before february 2015 my friend. I suggest the C-Drive, it's a good tyre.
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17th October 2014, 22:26	#141
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,631 Thanked: 2,236 Times	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Changed my Beat's stock Apollo 155/70/R14 to 175/65/R14 Yokohama Earth 1. Initial feeling is good. Only put 8 KMs on new shoes. So nothing on handling part now. Cheers! Vinu
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4th November 2014, 00:35	#143
DwarkaDelhiWala BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 169 Thanked: 255 Times	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) I exchanged stock Goodyears with Earth 1 immediately after delivery of new Innova V on 1st Oct. 14. After 900Km in Delhi driving and 230 Km to Alwar, i've no issues with the yoko's performance . Handling is confident and road noise is negligible compared to the michelins in my Honda city zx. Wanted to go for C-drives but few reports here of side wall damage on hitting curb corners etc. made me decide to go for earth 1. Last edited by DwarkaDelhiWala : 4th November 2014 at 00:47.
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5th November 2014, 12:56	#144
aditya.sco Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1 Thanked: 2 Times	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Hi ScanD, I am looking to change tires for my Etios Liva to Earth 1. Could you share the dealer details from where you sourced these?
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6th November 2014, 17:20	#145
sheldon4888 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Goa Posts: 40 Thanked: 16 Times	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) I have changed to yokohama Earth 1 too, they are extremely worth the deal very good tyres at a very good price would recommend them any day.
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6th November 2014, 22:58	#146
blackstallion76 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 349 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) @sheldon: Please share the cost if possible. Looking to change to Yoko earth 1 for 195/65/R15.
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6th November 2014, 23:14	#147
sheldon4888 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Goa Posts: 40 Thanked: 16 Times	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) @blackstallion had paid roughly around 20k for a set of 4 with fitting and alignment same size 195/65/R15
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13th November 2014, 21:02	#148
apurvapg Newbie Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 19 Thanked: 14 Times	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Exchanged the stock MRF ZVTV's straight and got the Earth 1' 185/65 R15 for my new Swift ZDi. Initial impressions are very good. This tyre is very comfortable, the grip is good and the centre steel rim makes the handling feel well directed. The road noise is as good as gone and grip levels have definitely improved. Overall would recommend these over XM2's for now.
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14th November 2014, 15:12	#149
Indian Ranger BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 243 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Last month changed the tires of my car to Earth 1. Sized up from 175/65/14 to 185/65/14. Driven around 1000 kms so far and I am enjoying the comfortable ride. 4 tyres at 17800 including alignment and balancing at Sai Iyengar tyres next o IIM B on BG Road. Rgds, Manjunath
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30th November 2014, 18:50	#150
Arka BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 58 Thanked: 28 Times	Re: Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres (designed for India) Today, I got a new set of Earth-1s, 175/65/14, at Sai Iyengar BG Road. Set me back by 16.5K. Package included new valves, balancing and alignment. Praveen (store manager) gave me a new Lotto track suit, in black and red. Said its a gift from Yokohama for buying four tyres. Also, got 800 rupees for my old tyres. While I was there a gent came in with his father. He had with him a wheel that was shod with an A-Drive. The sidewall had an inch-long cut! I chatted with him a bit and asked him how it happened. Apparently he was trying to park and got too close to a kerb, albeit at a very low speed. It was a wicked cut. I am now concerned. If that could happen to an A-Drive, then did I land myself a lemon? Fingers crossed!
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