Tyres and Alloys in Kolkata

premjit · 25th September 2008, 11:29

Hey Cal guys,

I need some help wrt to the purchase of the following in Calcutta:

1. 185/ 195 upsize for the Hyundai Verna.
2. Alloy rims to go for the same.

I have shortlisted the Yoko S Drive, Potenza G III (might go for the Energy XM1 + if i get a good review on the match with the Verna).for the tires and am looking at a decent set of alloys. Prime focus being to pick up a set that is of good quality and doesnt rust/ wear out soon.

The problem is that there seem to be too many semi professional dealers here who just stock alternate stuff like Hankook tires etc. Can anyone help me with a real good professional dealer who will xchange my stock tires and rims and also gimme a good deal.

Thanks
PC

shuvc · 25th September 2008, 12:53

Visit Indo Radial Club. Owner Minku Agarwal. Quite a few Kolkata T-BHPians buy from him.

2 outlets:
- Original shop located bang opposite Homeland Mall, bhowanipore
- New shop near Mirania on the Park Circus connector (near Tangra crossing)

Sudipto-S-Team · 25th September 2008, 13:00

I bought my tyres from Minku ten days ago. Very nice guy. Would highly recommend. There is a big new exclusively Bridgestone showroom infront of AAEI. But the boys who do the balancing there are rank juniors. The salesman is not knowledgable either. But they have the entire Bridgestone range on display.
Minku's shop near Tangra is better than the Bhawanipore one in terms of display and all. Where do you stay in Calcutta?
By the way I bought Michelin XM1+ for my Esteem. Excellent is the one word feedback. However, here I am comparing it with MRFs because that's what I had always used all my life. So I cannot compare it with Potenza G III or Yoko etc. One great thing about Minku is that since he is a multi-brand guy he gives an unbiased view.

evo · 25th September 2008, 16:10

Minkoo knows more about tyres than any other dealer in cal I think,
In case you are getting Yoko`s you can also check Lamba Agencies, they claim to be the distributors for WB.

premjit · 25th September 2008, 17:09

Hey Thanks for this info guys. I'll try and reach him and talk to him. Wowww...tbhp rocks. I never expected info and advice so soon.. :-))

razor4077 · 26th September 2008, 00:35

I'd suggest you go to Minku too. Either store - Bhowanipore or Bypass. He deals in Yokos and Michelins (from your list), and can get you the Bridgestones too. His cousin is a major Brigestone dealer located on VIP road.

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Originally Posted by Sudipto-S-Team

Minku's shop near Tangra is better than the Bhawanipore one in terms of display and all.

I believe he has some renovation plans for the Bhowanipore store. Two levels... sounds promising.

premjit · 26th September 2008, 01:31

Hey guys,

Met Minku today. Must say he seems to be an excllent guy. Very humble and helpful. He's recommended the foll options for the Verna.

1. Michelin XM1 + in 195 60 R 14 with a 6J rim
2. Yokohama A Drive AA 01 with same config as above and
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 185 65 R 14

He personally recommends the Yokohama since its the best all purpose tire. I tend to agree since it seems to have a good tread pattern (multipurpose). However, experts views would be welcome.

Regards
PC

shuvd · 26th September 2008, 07:52

Get either the XM1s or the A Drives. Which alloys are you getting?

Sudipto-S-Team · 26th September 2008, 09:53

I was put on the same horns of dilemma by everyone here!! Finally settled for XM1+ because they have asymetrical pattern - one for outside and the other for inside. Next change will be Yokos - so that I know what all this fuss is all about - but that's after another 50k.

toiingg · 26th September 2008, 11:01

Same here too. Am a happy XM1 user for the past 10K, but even i am gonna try the Yoko's for my next change.

Also S-Drives is only available 15" and above.

premjit · 26th September 2008, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvd

Get either the XM1s or the A Drives. Which alloys are you getting?

Have a silver colored Verna. Am looking at some desgins in HR or Lenso. Will only check up once i finalize the tires.

Any ideas on the alloys that I could put onto the Verna.

razor4077 · 26th September 2008, 17:43

Yoko or Michelin. You won't go wrong with either option.

Sudipto-S-Team · 26th September 2008, 18:06

Minku was supposed to get the nitrogen machine week before last. Any news on that? Or was it just gas?

iraghava · 27th September 2008, 00:01

Well machine or no machine, it is still just gas!

ghostrider · 27th September 2008, 12:33

mmmphahaha-HAHAHAHAHA!

Good one, Ishan.

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Well machine or no machine, it is still just gas!

25th September 2008, 11:29	#1
premjit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 174 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Tyres and Alloys in Kolkata Hey Cal guys, I need some help wrt to the purchase of the following in Calcutta: 1. 185/ 195 upsize for the Hyundai Verna. 2. Alloy rims to go for the same. I have shortlisted the Yoko S Drive, Potenza G III (might go for the Energy XM1 + if i get a good review on the match with the Verna).for the tires and am looking at a decent set of alloys. Prime focus being to pick up a set that is of good quality and doesnt rust/ wear out soon. The problem is that there seem to be too many semi professional dealers here who just stock alternate stuff like Hankook tires etc. Can anyone help me with a real good professional dealer who will xchange my stock tires and rims and also gimme a good deal. Thanks PC
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25th September 2008, 12:53	#2
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	Visit Indo Radial Club. Owner Minku Agarwal. Quite a few Kolkata T-BHPians buy from him. 2 outlets: - Original shop located bang opposite Homeland Mall, bhowanipore - New shop near Mirania on the Park Circus connector (near Tangra crossing)
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25th September 2008, 13:00	#3
Sudipto-S-Team Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,320 Thanked: 290 Times View My Garage	I bought my tyres from Minku ten days ago. Very nice guy. Would highly recommend. There is a big new exclusively Bridgestone showroom infront of AAEI. But the boys who do the balancing there are rank juniors. The salesman is not knowledgable either. But they have the entire Bridgestone range on display. Minku's shop near Tangra is better than the Bhawanipore one in terms of display and all. Where do you stay in Calcutta? By the way I bought Michelin XM1+ for my Esteem. Excellent is the one word feedback. However, here I am comparing it with MRFs because that's what I had always used all my life. So I cannot compare it with Potenza G III or Yoko etc. One great thing about Minku is that since he is a multi-brand guy he gives an unbiased view. Last edited by Sudipto-S-Team : 25th September 2008 at 13:03.
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25th September 2008, 16:10	#4
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Minkoo knows more about tyres than any other dealer in cal I think, In case you are getting Yoko`s you can also check Lamba Agencies, they claim to be the distributors for WB.
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25th September 2008, 17:09	#5
premjit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 174 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Hey Thanks for this info guys. I'll try and reach him and talk to him. Wowww...tbhp rocks. I never expected info and advice so soon.. :-))
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26th September 2008, 01:31	#7
premjit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 174 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, Met Minku today. Must say he seems to be an excllent guy. Very humble and helpful. He's recommended the foll options for the Verna. 1. Michelin XM1 + in 195 60 R 14 with a 6J rim 2. Yokohama A Drive AA 01 with same config as above and 3. Goodyear Eagle F1 185 65 R 14 He personally recommends the Yokohama since its the best all purpose tire. I tend to agree since it seems to have a good tread pattern (multipurpose). However, experts views would be welcome. Regards PC
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26th September 2008, 07:52	#8
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Get either the XM1s or the A Drives. Which alloys are you getting?
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26th September 2008, 09:53	#9
Sudipto-S-Team Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,320 Thanked: 290 Times View My Garage	I was put on the same horns of dilemma by everyone here!! Finally settled for XM1+ because they have asymetrical pattern - one for outside and the other for inside. Next change will be Yokos - so that I know what all this fuss is all about - but that's after another 50k.
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26th September 2008, 11:01	#10
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	Same here too. Am a happy XM1 user for the past 10K, but even i am gonna try the Yoko's for my next change. Also S-Drives is only available 15" and above.
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26th September 2008, 17:43	#12
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Yoko or Michelin. You won't go wrong with either option.
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26th September 2008, 18:06	#13
Sudipto-S-Team Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,320 Thanked: 290 Times View My Garage	Minku was supposed to get the nitrogen machine week before last. Any news on that? Or was it just gas?
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27th September 2008, 00:01	#14
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Well machine or no machine, it is still just gas!
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