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Tyre upgrade options for my 2014 Nissan Terrano

I have zeroed in on Bridgestone, but am open to alternative suggestions.

BHPian RedTerrano recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

My Cinderella needs new shoes and I am overwhelmed by the options.

She came with stock Apollo 215/65 in 2014

After clocking ~57,000 km (35% highway, 65% city), sadly, she is no longer well shod.

I am planning to get 4 new ones and retain the best amongst the current ones as the spare.

After surfing the forums I got (more) confused and managed to zero down on these two options (offered by a dealer in my locality).

  • Yokohama Rs 8700/- (18 months replacement warranty)
  • Bridgestone Rs 8100/- (Warranty only on manufacturing defect)

*Alignment + Balancing included.

I am leaning heavily towards Bridgestone for obvious reasons.

Anything else I need to factor in (or any other alternative I need to consider) before I get the deed done?

Here's what BHPian Nalin1 had to say on the matter:

Are you looking at the Yokohama HT or AT tyres?. I went for the HT tyres as it is supposed to be more silent on highways/open roads. They are actually and after 15,000 km they can be sold as brand new tyres after a wash. They have hardly aged and zero punctures. And they have seen the world's worst roads (Bangalore).

Here's what BHPian sandeepmdas had to say on the matter:

My 2017 Renault Duster 110 has the same OEM Apterra HL tyres. 54K km and I'm about to replace them by November 15. Haven't made any inquiries yet but my plan is to replace these with another set of Apollo Apterras. I have a very high opinion of them. This is the first time I am about to replace the OE tyre with an Indian brand, in any of my cars be it in currently-own or previously owned. Since 2004.

Take a serious look at Apollo, especially if you're not going for Yokohamas.

Here's what BHPian Pedalmasher_20 had to say on the matter:

Why don't you try out the JK Ranger tyres? I have heard the JK is really good at making tyres for SUVs. I'd suggest you go for the H/T series tyres if your car sees a lot of highway miles and if you do a bit of offroading with it, then get the A/T series tyres. If you're looking at the value proposition, then go with the JK Ranger. If you're expecting good grip levels and performance from your tyres, travel mostly on good roads and are okay with a high price tag, then go for the Michelin Primacy. And if you want high durability from the tyres that can last you as long as your stock tyres, then go with Apollo Apterra. Apollo has really studied the Indian market well and from my experience, can tell you that Apollo tyres last for a real long duration and have the thickest & hardest rubber of all the tyre brands out there. Finally, it's your call. Good luck with the selection.

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