Team-BHP > Modifications & Accessories > Tyre & Alloy wheel Section


Reply
  Search this Thread
2,909 views
Old 14th November 2009, 16:18   #1
Newbie
 
harshadp26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Pune
Posts: 7
Thanked: 0 Times
Yokohama A539s on Indica V2 Turbo DLG

Hi,

I have 2007 Indica V2 Turbo DLG, around 40,000 Kms done, had the stock 165/65/14 Goodyear GT3 tyres previously.

They would had last for 5000 kms more, but as I am going to Goa in December, thought of changing them.

Researched a lot, for which are the best but cheaper.

Right from Apollo's to Michelin's.

Visited all the well-known tyre dealers in Pune. One of them suggested me, to also think of Yokohama A-drive.

Yokohama Which are these tyres??? Japaneseee... Should I trust them..

Then searched a lot for them on the net, got good reviews...

Finally got 2 options.. Goodyear Assurance and Yokohama A-Drive

Selected Yokos (175/65/14).. But had a problem with my rear bumber right side, which were scraching the tyres. Got them off again.... repaired the bumper, but was not sure.. how well will it work..

Finally, the dealers suggested to go for Yokos, but A539s 175/60/14. Thread Pattern was a bit different. But feeling nice .... not drove much on those yet.

Has anybody tried on these tyres.. Any reviews..
harshadp26 is offline  
Old 14th November 2009, 21:01   #2
BHPian
 
WasavaTyres's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Indore
Posts: 816
Thanked: 449 Times

Quote:
Originally Posted by harshadp26 View Post
Yokohama Which are these tyres??? Japaneseee... Should I trust them..
Can't wait to hear Nikhil's take on this

They're good tyres bro,and will serve you well provided you care for them equally.
WasavaTyres is offline  
Old 14th November 2009, 23:14   #3
Distinguished - BHPian
 
Nikhilb2008's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 5,196
Thanked: 10,128 Times

Hehe. Sirji!! I'm not Yoko fan except when it comes to the Advan series and the Geolandar. Of course, their A Drives are very well priced too! These japaneseee know how to make very good tyres!!

Harshad, those are good tyres. But like all imported tyres, they are not as tough as the MRFs, JK, etc... So, you need to take care while driving on really bad roads.
Nikhilb2008 is offline  
Old 14th November 2009, 23:47   #4
Newbie
 
harshadp26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Pune
Posts: 7
Thanked: 0 Times

I have put them up on my stock rims..

So any more, special care, I need to take about that??
harshadp26 is offline  
Old 15th November 2009, 23:59   #5
BHPian
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: mumbai
Posts: 454
Thanked: 33 Times

175/65 R14 or 185/60 R14 both sizes should be ok on the stock rim. Chech whether there is any bend in the rims. Incase 175/65 its touching the bumper then there is some problem with the bumper. Was there any accident?.

I have 175/65 R14 on my 2006 Indica turbo & am having no problem.
kiren is offline  
Old 16th November 2009, 00:36   #6
Newbie
 
harshadp26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Pune
Posts: 7
Thanked: 0 Times

No turning back now..

I already have 175/60/14 tyres on..

Just wanted to know, if any body have tried these tyres and their reviews.
harshadp26 is offline  
Old 16th November 2009, 01:59   #7
Senior - BHPian
 
tsk13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New Delhi
Posts: 1,256
Thanked: 361 Times

Yes, Yokohama A539's are Made in Japan and A-drives (all or certain sizes) are Made in Philippines (my friend has these on his WagonR, bought through the official channel).

I've A539's 175/60 R13 on Xing and they're comfortable and grippy.
tsk13 is offline  
Reply

Most Viewed
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Team-BHP.com
Proudly powered by E2E Networks