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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() End of unexplained bulges and side cuts on our tires? I hope so now that Yokohama India web site is showing a brand new product offering Earth-1 The new tire is being touted to have been designed specifically for India. Not Asia, not South Asia but India and about time too. The tire claims to offer superior drive ability over any type of road surface and boasts of a rugged construction without compromising on driving comfort. http://www.yokohama-india.com/earth-1.html Currently available in 14 & 15 inch with 65 aspect, trust it will soon be available in more sizes. Hope the competition is watching and that it will lead to an increase in India specific offerings. Last edited by khoj : 15th October 2013 at 14:54. |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() It is not India specific. Tyre is available for sale in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia for a few months now. My guess is that this tyre was designed keeping into account Indian road conditions so has some reinforcements. Eagerly waiting to try out this tyre since from the 3 sizes it is currently available, one size is a perfect fit for my Altis. |
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| ![]() Thanks for the info. Good to know. I was advised to consider the C-drive's as an alternative for my Laura. As long as I don't upsize to a bigger rim, this also seems like a good option to keep in mind. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Its not yet launched but coming very soon. IMO, its a very good move by Yokohama. In future, they are going to launch it in more sizes & compliment it with aggressive pricing. |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sharing additional information via the attached PDFs. Thanks to Nikhilb2008 for sending them across! |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Is this available in 205/65 R15 size?Need a set for my Innova.Any idea on how does it handle the water puddles on our highway,the stock Bridgestones donot perform well at all in this aspect. |
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| ![]() Both the link by the OP and the PDF files which GTO has uploaded say that the size is available |
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| ![]() Ok. This is my report of the launch. My opinion is clearly stated but this is all the marketing info we were given at the official launch. Usual disclaimers apply: Yoko paid for a very tasty meal at the Lalit, New Delhi which was the venue of the launch. They had brought in their dealers from all over India and put them up in the hotel. I didnt avail this benefit as I was already in Delhi and was staying at my apartment. I dont intend this post to be a marketing post as I have no personal affinity for Yokohama as a brand. Quote:
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| ![]() I have no idea. I would guess that the C drives will ride better and gripp better. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Thanks! Is this replacing the A drive or slotting between A & C? Why so? Improvement over A or C? Looks like all the focus has been on durability & wear! No mention of noise or FE in the press release Last edited by Mpower : 21st October 2013 at 02:25. |
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| ![]() The Yokahama Earth-1 range of tyres have very carefully preserved all the superior characteristics of its very successful predecessor, the A Drive and has focused its efforts to achieve Additional Durability (Strength), Mileage (long tyre life) and Comfort (reduced Sound) in both Dry and Wet driving conditions with this launch. The Earth-1 has been able to achieve this by firstly providing thicker Inner Liner and Side Rubber leading to better air pressure management and increased shock absorption and further supporting it with 2 Ply Construction for increased stability and steering performance, High Bead Filler (for Higher Rigidity), and Reinforced Tread Portions (on the full tyre and the edges) to increase durability on Rough Roads by reducing chipping, wear and tear and deterioration over a period of time. [Read More] ![]() ![]() Last edited by GTO : 22nd October 2013 at 16:01. Reason: Mod note coming up on uploading pictures the right way |
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It should be replacing the A Drive in the long run. Not too sure about this though. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() The Earth-1 tyres already on the Karthik's friend Palio Sport on Saturday. Size: 185/65/R14. Not too sure about what the cost per tyre was. |
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