Yokohama C drive (now in a wider range of sizes)

Simple_car · 28th August 2013, 21:11

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Originally Posted by bharatbs

Today I noticed the dreaded tyre wall bulge on the driver side tyre.

Will this be covered under warranty?

Tyre warranties in India are more of a gimmick. No matter how good a driver you are, the tyre companies have a nice range of excuses.

Till date, no manufacturer has honoured their warranty with me.

No harm in trying anyways. Maybe, luck might favour you.

Thanks,
Simple_car

TheTeacher · 29th August 2013, 17:22

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Originally Posted by bharatbs

I had purchased the C drives R15 195/60 for my Honda City in February 2013.

Today I noticed the dreaded tyre wall bulge on the driver side tyre.

I have driven the car only in the city for the last 2 months and as far as I remember I have not had any high speed impact with pot holes.

Will this be covered under warranty?

Suggest you first talk to the dealer who sold you the tyres rather than approach the manufacturer directly. The better dealers will bat for you. You might at least get some pro-rata discount.

bharatbs · 6th September 2013, 00:08

Luckily I was able to get it replaced under warranty, still had to pay Rs 1,000 for wear and tear + VAT.

They inspect if the Tire has a cut on the inside, thats what determines if there was an impact with a pothole.

revvhed · 18th October 2013, 03:37

Hi guys.
Does anyone know if the C Drive 2 have been launched in India ?
I see them on the Yokohama international website but not on the Indian one yet.

CJP · 27th October 2013, 21:23

Another C Drive fan here - I have used my Yokos 225/60/R15 on my Innova for 70K+ kilometers, on really bad Bangalore roads. They have taken all that the roads have thrown at them, giant potholes, broken roads, sharp gravel, slush, mud, in stop-drive-stop Bangalore traffic. I have taken these on long drives, on some really nice highways and glorified goat tracks that pass off as village roads.

The tyres are quiet, very reliable, and wear well. Just about to change these to another set of C Drives - I love this tyre.

I have heard very good reviews about the Michelin Primacy LC as well, from another friend who is using it on his Innova. As for me, I am sold on the Yoko's !

Buffetfan · 8th November 2013, 00:48

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Originally Posted by CJP

Another C Drive fan here - I have used my Yokos 225/60/R15 on my Innova for 70K+ kilometers, on really bad Bangalore roads. They have taken all that the roads have thrown at them, giant potholes, broken roads, sharp gravel, slush, mud, in stop-drive-stop Bangalore traffic. I have taken these on long drives, on some really nice highways and glorified goat tracks that pass off as village roads.

The tyres are quiet, very reliable, and wear well. Just about to change these to another set of C Drives - I love this tyre.

I have heard very good reviews about the Michelin Primacy LC as well, from another friend who is using it on his Innova. As for me, I am sold on the Yoko's !

Well, I am onto my third set here..two on the Innova (225/60R15) and one on the Baleno (185/65R14). Love these tires for their lifelong grip and comfort. Silent till the last mile and astonishingly grippy in the wet!

mithun · 24th November 2013, 22:21

The C-drives on my i20 wore too quickly when compared to Michelins/Bridgestones. The tyre life is about 40% lower than others.

Anyone felt or had similar experience with them?

Buffetfan · 2nd February 2014, 09:42

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Originally Posted by mithun

The C-drives on my i20 wore too quickly when compared to Michelins/Bridgestones. The tyre life is about 40% lower than others.

Anyone felt or had similar experience with them?

My innova tires were changed at 48k kms when they would have probably done another 10 k or so.

Grip and long life cannot come together. A tire that is soft enough to grip more will also wear more...it is as simple as that.

However, the grip, ride and silence that these tires offer is astonishing to me...and hence I am onto my third set

Mr.Boss · 18th February 2014, 21:19

Came across this snap of Yokohama C drive today, but couldn't figure out what exactly the gel like thing is filled inside. Can someone throw some light?

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sagarpadaki · 18th February 2014, 22:06

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Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

Came across this snap of Yokohama C drive today, but couldn't figure out what exactly the gel like thing is filled inside. Can someone throw some light?

Attachment 1209389

That is Slime. Its a liquid filled in tyres to seal minor punctures

ms001 · 29th March 2014, 12:43

i am thinking of getting yoko c drive for my punto , what is the usual life as compared to xm2 and also the side wall strength ?

mithun · 25th May 2014, 06:26

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Originally Posted by ms001

i am thinking of getting yoko c drive for my punto , what is the usual life as compared to xm2 and also the side wall strength ?

The life is 30-40% less when compared to XM2, but better grip and less road noise. Not sure about the side-wall strength though.

ms001 · 25th May 2014, 13:01

thanks i got C drives installed last month , i am very happy with the tires .
Got a good deal from tyre empire 4700/- per tire.

theexperthand · 24th June 2014, 18:08

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Originally Posted by ms001

thanks i got C drives installed last month , i am very happy with the tires .
Got a good deal from tyre empire 4700/- per tire.

Hi,

can you let me know from where did you get the C Drives?

--Anoop

ms001 · 24th June 2014, 19:11

I got them from tyre empire HSR layout 27th main road.

6th September 2013, 00:08	#168
bharatbs BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 422 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Re: Yokohama C drive (now in a wider range of sizes) Luckily I was able to get it replaced under warranty, still had to pay Rs 1,000 for wear and tear + VAT. They inspect if the Tire has a cut on the inside, thats what determines if there was an impact with a pothole.
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18th October 2013, 03:37	#169
revvhed BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 184 Thanked: 30 Times	Hi guys. Does anyone know if the C Drive 2 have been launched in India ? I see them on the Yokohama international website but not on the Indian one yet.
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27th October 2013, 21:23	#170
CJP BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 117 Thanked: 253 Times	Re: Yokohama C drive (now in a wider range of sizes) Another C Drive fan here - I have used my Yokos 225/60/R15 on my Innova for 70K+ kilometers, on really bad Bangalore roads. They have taken all that the roads have thrown at them, giant potholes, broken roads, sharp gravel, slush, mud, in stop-drive-stop Bangalore traffic. I have taken these on long drives, on some really nice highways and glorified goat tracks that pass off as village roads. The tyres are quiet, very reliable, and wear well. Just about to change these to another set of C Drives - I love this tyre. I have heard very good reviews about the Michelin Primacy LC as well, from another friend who is using it on his Innova. As for me, I am sold on the Yoko's !
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24th November 2013, 22:21	#172
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Re: Yokohama C drive (now in a wider range of sizes) The C-drives on my i20 wore too quickly when compared to Michelins/Bridgestones. The tyre life is about 40% lower than others. Anyone felt or had similar experience with them?
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18th February 2014, 21:19	#174
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,846 Thanked: 7,585 Times View My Garage	Re: Yokohama C drive (now in a wider range of sizes) Came across this snap of Yokohama C drive today, but couldn't figure out what exactly the gel like thing is filled inside. Can someone throw some light?
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29th March 2014, 12:43	#176
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,031 Thanked: 305 Times	Re: Yokohama C drive (now in a wider range of sizes) i am thinking of getting yoko c drive for my punto , what is the usual life as compared to xm2 and also the side wall strength ?
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25th May 2014, 13:01	#178
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,031 Thanked: 305 Times	Re: Yokohama C drive (now in a wider range of sizes) thanks i got C drives installed last month , i am very happy with the tires . Got a good deal from tyre empire 4700/- per tire.
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24th June 2014, 19:11	#180
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,031 Thanked: 305 Times	Re: Yokohama C drive (now in a wider range of sizes) I got them from tyre empire HSR layout 27th main road.
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