Yokohama A-Drive Reviews

AWD · 20th September 2010, 19:58

Saw A-Drives in size 195/60/15 for my car. Got a quote of 4.1k, is this ok?

Which would be better A.Drive or C.Drive keeping ride comfort in mind?

muruganandr · 20th September 2010, 22:58

AWD - I would suggest that you go for A drive if you are looking at the cost & comfort alone.
I would suggest C drive if you want to have better handling in Dry & wet conditions over & above the cost & comfort. C Drives are slightly expensive as compared to A Drives
Both these tires are silent on road unlike Good yr. I went for a C Drive for 185/60R14 last weekend. Very happy so far though these are initial days
I am not sure if C Drive is available for your tire spec

AWD · 21st September 2010, 11:08

Thanks Muru, yes comfort is a big requirement but cost not so.

So, C.Drive is for better handling, which again is not high on agenda.

Any idea on how much would A.Drive 195/60/15 cost.

kpzen · 21st September 2010, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD

Saw A-Drives in size 195/60/15 for my car. Got a quote of 4.1k, is this ok?

Which would be better A.Drive or C.Drive keeping ride comfort in mind?

4.1k is a good deal for A drives.
Both are equally good in terms of road comfort. I didn't find much noticeable difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by muruganandr

I went for a C Drive for 185/60R14 last weekend. Very happy so far though these are initial days
I am not sure if C Drive is available for your tire spec

C drive is available in 195/60-15

AWD · 21st September 2010, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

C drive is available in 195/60-15

Thanks & the price for these?

kpzen · 21st September 2010, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD

Thanks & the price for these?

4400/-

C drives are costlier than A drives by Rs 200~300 /-.

sagarpadaki · 22nd September 2010, 17:42

kpzen,my i20's stock tyres are 185/65-R14.What would be the proper upsize in the C-drives on the stock rims?

AWD · 22nd September 2010, 19:44

A.Drive or dB, which one is more comfy & how much do the 2 models of dB cost(195/60/15)?

sridhar_setty · 24th September 2010, 00:51

AWD, the price quoted by you is on higher side. Check out at few more dealers. 1 year back, I bought it for 3450.

AWD · 24th September 2010, 10:14

For which tyre? We keep on hearing every now & then about increase in tyres prices.

A.Drive in size 195/60/15 was quoted to be ~4100/- tyre.

noopster · 25th September 2010, 19:50

Just joined the A-Drive family

with 185/70 R14's fitted on my Swift Vxi. 14K for a set of 4 (retained the best of my stock JK Tornados as spare). Got it done at Premji Tyres, Mahim. Also treated myself to a set of killer black alloys to go with my dark blue baby (Taiwanese brand called 69).

I'd also been considering Michelin XM1+ in this size but the price difference was just too much (they quoted 4200/- each plus these were out of stock). Michelin is running some Samsung mobile phone free offer but frankly I didn't need another cellphone!

Thanks to everyone at TBHP, especially Nikhilb2008

. You guys truly rock! I can't tell you what a blessing it is to read quality, unbiased reviews at leisure before taking a decision fully informed. My final consideration set was Michelin and Yokohama in this and 195/60R15 size. Was a little scared of affecting my ride quality which is awesome in the 14" and so played it safe.

The feel of this tyres is amazing- they take potholes with ease unlike my stock "rocks". Did a run across half the city in moderate traffic and they feel good. Hope it rains tomorrow when I drive it back to Pune!

Will post pics in the alloys thread- by the time I got home it was dark out and couldn't take pics.

aajtaksabsetej · 28th September 2010, 14:27

I just had an upsize for my civic and I finally landed up getting Yokohama A Drives with profile 225/45/17.As far what I have driven now its full of grip and low on noice too.I am totally satisfied with my choice

kpzen · 28th September 2010, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by aajtaksabsetej

I just had an upsize for my civic and I finally landed up getting Yokohama A Drives with profile 225/45/17.As far what I have driven now its full of grip and low on noice too.I am totally satisfied with my choice

Can't be the A drives.. They don't come in 17".
I guess you must have got A drive R1s.

aajtaksabsetej · 28th September 2010, 16:05

Yea but aren't they in A drive category?

naveenvenkatesh · 28th September 2010, 18:03

Does A Drives or C Drives come in the Polo's weird size of 185/60 R15?

20th September 2010, 19:58	#331
AWD BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Drivers seat Posts: 846 Thanked: 368 Times	Saw A-Drives in size 195/60/15 for my car. Got a quote of 4.1k, is this ok? Which would be better A.Drive or C.Drive keeping ride comfort in mind?
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20th September 2010, 22:58	#332
muruganandr Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	AWD - I would suggest that you go for A drive if you are looking at the cost & comfort alone. I would suggest C drive if you want to have better handling in Dry & wet conditions over & above the cost & comfort. C Drives are slightly expensive as compared to A Drives Both these tires are silent on road unlike Good yr. I went for a C Drive for 185/60R14 last weekend. Very happy so far though these are initial days I am not sure if C Drive is available for your tire spec
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21st September 2010, 11:08	#333
AWD BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Drivers seat Posts: 846 Thanked: 368 Times	Thanks Muru, yes comfort is a big requirement but cost not so. So, C.Drive is for better handling, which again is not high on agenda. Any idea on how much would A.Drive 195/60/15 cost.
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22nd September 2010, 17:42	#337
sagarpadaki Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,213 Thanked: 5,881 Times	kpzen,my i20's stock tyres are 185/65-R14.What would be the proper upsize in the C-drives on the stock rims?
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22nd September 2010, 19:44	#338
AWD BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Drivers seat Posts: 846 Thanked: 368 Times	A.Drive or dB, which one is more comfy & how much do the 2 models of dB cost(195/60/15)? Last edited by AWD : 22nd September 2010 at 20:02.
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24th September 2010, 00:51	#339
sridhar_setty BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: https://t.me/pu Posts: 104 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	AWD, the price quoted by you is on higher side. Check out at few more dealers. 1 year back, I bought it for 3450.
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24th September 2010, 10:14	#340
AWD BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Drivers seat Posts: 846 Thanked: 368 Times	For which tyre? We keep on hearing every now & then about increase in tyres prices. A.Drive in size 195/60/15 was quoted to be ~4100/- tyre.
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25th September 2010, 19:50	#341
noopster Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 9,238 Thanked: 12,904 Times View My Garage	Just joined the A-Drive family with 185/70 R14's fitted on my Swift Vxi. 14K for a set of 4 (retained the best of my stock JK Tornados as spare). Got it done at Premji Tyres, Mahim. Also treated myself to a set of killer black alloys to go with my dark blue baby (Taiwanese brand called 69). I'd also been considering Michelin XM1+ in this size but the price difference was just too much (they quoted 4200/- each plus these were out of stock). Michelin is running some Samsung mobile phone free offer but frankly I didn't need another cellphone! Thanks to everyone at TBHP, especially Nikhilb2008 . You guys truly rock! I can't tell you what a blessing it is to read quality, unbiased reviews at leisure before taking a decision fully informed. My final consideration set was Michelin and Yokohama in this and 195/60R15 size. Was a little scared of affecting my ride quality which is awesome in the 14" and so played it safe. The feel of this tyres is amazing- they take potholes with ease unlike my stock "rocks". Did a run across half the city in moderate traffic and they feel good. Hope it rains tomorrow when I drive it back to Pune! Will post pics in the alloys thread- by the time I got home it was dark out and couldn't take pics.
	() Thanks

28th September 2010, 14:27	#342
aajtaksabsetej BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 27 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	I just had an upsize for my civic and I finally landed up getting Yokohama A Drives with profile 225/45/17.As far what I have driven now its full of grip and low on noice too.I am totally satisfied with my choice
	() Thanks

28th September 2010, 16:05	#344
aajtaksabsetej BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 27 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Yea but aren't they in A drive category?
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28th September 2010, 18:03	#345
naveenvenkatesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US/India Posts: 344 Thanked: 151 Times	Does A Drives or C Drives come in the Polo's weird size of 185/60 R15?
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