Toyota Innova : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

mansingh · 28th January 2009, 21:57

Good year tyres 205/65/15 on the V model Innova came for 60000Kms (they still can do another 5000 kms and with tubes probably 10000kms more). I just needed a change and opted for Bridgestone 225/60/15. The tyres are great and the cornering is excellent. I Vote for them and the price was good at 6500RS with wheel balancing and wheel alignment. It was a bargain at nandi toyota bangalore. Michilin is costly and there is no difference between Michilin and Bridgestone except Michilin cost a 1000RS more.

I'm the most experienced rider on Innova. 60000Kms in 2 Years.

Akshay1234 · 28th January 2009, 23:38

which bridgestone tyres are there? turanzas?

akshay4587 · 28th January 2009, 23:41

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Originally Posted by mansingh

Good year tyres 205/65/15 on the V model Innova came for 60000Kms (they still can do another 5000 kms and with tubes probably 10000kms more). I just needed a change and opted for Bridgestone 225/60/15. The tyres are great and the cornering is excellent. I Vote for them and the price was good at 6500RS with wheel balancing and wheel alignment. It was a bargain at nandi toyota bangalore. Michilin is costly and there is no difference between Michilin and Bridgestone except Michilin cost a 1000RS more.

I'm the most experienced rider on Innova. 60000Kms in 2 Years.

Not to sound harsh but 60K kms in 2years is nothing to boast about in a Innova.

WasavaTyres · 29th January 2009, 00:15

Akshay bro you still have not bought tyres 6 months after looking for options ??

WasavaTyres · 29th January 2009, 00:18

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Originally Posted by akshay4587

Not to sound harsh but 60K kms in 2years is nothing to boast about in a Innova.

I think all he meant to say was that he was amongst one of the most experienced ones.

Akshay1234 · 29th January 2009, 01:16

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Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

Akshay bro you still have not bought tyres 6 months after looking for options ??

well if you read my review or see my garage youll see that ive got 225/60 r15 c-drives. very good tyres. great ride decent grip. i was gonna get mxv8s but then they were not worth the high price. 7500 a tyre. opted to yokos that were cheaper.

ravibhat · 29th January 2009, 19:06

Congrats mansing about choosing good tyres also congrats on travelling 60,000km in 2 years. Thats lot of travel. Innova is best vehicle to cruise around.

Also its good that you changed your tyres. Tyres last around 40,000km even in any best maintained Innova, beyond its too risky to run that beast on bald tyres

Good that you changed your tyres.

Thanks Akshay about suggesting Yoko C drive, I will recommand that to my friends next time if someone ask for comfy VFM tyres.

Ravi.

Gurkha · 29th January 2009, 19:16

C drives from Yoko compliment Innova pretty good, the vehicle character transforms radically, way less noise, way better handling, grip and ride, its single most best addition to your vehicle.

mansingh · 30th January 2009, 17:16

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

which bridgestone tyres are there? turanzas?

turanzas ER60 Bridgestone

sam003 · 31st January 2009, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Gurkha

C drives from Yoko compliment Innova pretty good, the vehicle character transforms radically, way less noise, way better handling, grip and ride, its single most best addition to your vehicle.

I went to one dealer here who has both brands with him, he was claiming that C drive is more noisy then MXV8. As per him MXV8 is much much better then C drive. Is that So Team ?

Akshay1234 · 31st January 2009, 21:42

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Originally Posted by sam003

I went to one dealer here who has both brands with him, he was claiming that C drive is more noisy then MXV8. As per him MXV8 is much much better then C drive. Is that So Team ?

that may be though i dont think there will be much difference. also the pattern of c-drive looks much better (yeah, yeah i know im justifying my purchase

). theres also nearly a 2k difference between them.

sam003 · 31st January 2009, 22:04

ya Michelin is costly, I met one sales person from Michelin too on same shop, he was mentioning about one more tyre 215*70*15 for innova, not sure how could it can be.
Akshay can u post some pics of your c drive with pattern, wanna look, as unable to see that on shop. Looked at your Garage but it shows some other one

Akshay1234 · 31st January 2009, 22:08

ill take pics tomorrow -

heres the c drive
Yokohama C.drive Tyre

and the mxv8
Michelin India - Energy MXV8

ravibhat · 31st January 2009, 22:13

Michellin is costly but I can see its worth for that premium we pay

I do understand premium we pay is bit more but thats how it is in the world. Best prodcuts attracts bit extra premium but make sure choice you are making is worth for your requirement.

Innova is meant for family ride where comfort is important than racing. MXV8 is mainly comfort tyre. Any 225 make tyre gives better braking ability for Innova.

I have found in front yoko, Michellin Indian manufactured tyres like goodyear, apollo, JK etc.. look crappy with respect to braking/handling/noise/comfort.

So decide between Michellin/yoko/Bridgestone turanza ER60.

Regards,

Ravi.

Akshay1234 · 31st January 2009, 22:17

ravi actually the michelins used to be much cheaper. its just that a couple of months ago the prices went up. initially i had got a quote of 6200 for mxv8s. when i was upgrading i was shocked to hear its 7500. i quickly changed to yokos and saved some money. i doubt the michelins would be so much better as to justify 2k more per tyre.

28th January 2009, 21:57	#16
mansingh Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	Bridgestone Good year tyres 205/65/15 on the V model Innova came for 60000Kms (they still can do another 5000 kms and with tubes probably 10000kms more). I just needed a change and opted for Bridgestone 225/60/15. The tyres are great and the cornering is excellent. I Vote for them and the price was good at 6500RS with wheel balancing and wheel alignment. It was a bargain at nandi toyota bangalore. Michilin is costly and there is no difference between Michilin and Bridgestone except Michilin cost a 1000RS more. I'm the most experienced rider on Innova. 60000Kms in 2 Years.
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28th January 2009, 23:38	#17
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,915 Times	which bridgestone tyres are there? turanzas?
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29th January 2009, 00:15	#19
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 822 Thanked: 459 Times View My Garage	Akshay bro you still have not bought tyres 6 months after looking for options ??
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29th January 2009, 19:06	#22
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,250 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Congrats mansing about choosing good tyres also congrats on travelling 60,000km in 2 years. Thats lot of travel. Innova is best vehicle to cruise around. Also its good that you changed your tyres. Tyres last around 40,000km even in any best maintained Innova, beyond its too risky to run that beast on bald tyres Good that you changed your tyres. Thanks Akshay about suggesting Yoko C drive, I will recommand that to my friends next time if someone ask for comfy VFM tyres. Ravi.
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29th January 2009, 19:16	#23
Gurkha BANNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kalyani, West Bengal Posts: 444 Thanked: 10 Times	C drives from Yoko compliment Innova pretty good, the vehicle character transforms radically, way less noise, way better handling, grip and ride, its single most best addition to your vehicle.
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31st January 2009, 22:04	#27
sam003 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 533 Thanked: 67 Times	ya Michelin is costly, I met one sales person from Michelin too on same shop, he was mentioning about one more tyre 2157015 for innova, not sure how could it can be. Akshay can u post some pics of your c drive with pattern, wanna look, as unable to see that on shop. Looked at your Garage but it shows some other one
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31st January 2009, 22:08	#28
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,915 Times	ill take pics tomorrow - heres the c drive Yokohama C.drive Tyre and the mxv8 Michelin India - Energy MXV8
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31st January 2009, 22:13	#29
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,250 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Michellin is costly but I can see its worth for that premium we pay I do understand premium we pay is bit more but thats how it is in the world. Best prodcuts attracts bit extra premium but make sure choice you are making is worth for your requirement. Innova is meant for family ride where comfort is important than racing. MXV8 is mainly comfort tyre. Any 225 make tyre gives better braking ability for Innova. I have found in front yoko, Michellin Indian manufactured tyres like goodyear, apollo, JK etc.. look crappy with respect to braking/handling/noise/comfort. So decide between Michellin/yoko/Bridgestone turanza ER60. Regards, Ravi.
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31st January 2009, 22:17	#30
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,915 Times	ravi actually the michelins used to be much cheaper. its just that a couple of months ago the prices went up. initially i had got a quote of 6200 for mxv8s. when i was upgrading i was shocked to hear its 7500. i quickly changed to yokos and saved some money. i doubt the michelins would be so much better as to justify 2k more per tyre.
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