Yokohama A-Drive Reviews

Nikhilb2008 · 14th December 2009, 23:00

Haha.... I will not be able to give you an objective answer

. I'm biased

gunner fan · 19th December 2009, 11:14

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Originally Posted by dmplog

But, finally decided in favor of Yoko A-drive. All 4 tyres replaced @2450 each.

2450 for A drives

- that's way too low than the street price of 3100... is it a genuine sweet deal or is something missed here?

Nikhilb2008 · 19th December 2009, 17:35

3.1k is ridiculous! Around 2.5k is the correct price.

rr_zen · 19th December 2009, 18:09

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

3.1k is ridiculous! Around 2.5k is the correct price.

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Yoko A drive will cost you around 3.4k per tyre. Michelin XM1+(note the PLUS sign.) will last 40k easily. Yoko A drives are also equal.

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Prices are same all over the country. So, in Bangalore, it is around 3.1k.

Small correction. Price is around 3.1k. Not 3.4k

Err..Can you confirm what is the correct price ? And, are there seconds available in the market for Yokos ?

Nikhilb2008 · 19th December 2009, 18:44

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1625545-post142.html

This post is for 185/70 R14 and I've confirmed later that 3.1k is the correct price.

dmplog has bought 165/65 R13 and not 185/70 R14.

rr_zen · 19th December 2009, 18:51

Thanks for the clarification. Are there seconds or fakes available in Yokohomas that you know of ?

Nikhilb2008 · 19th December 2009, 19:14

Nope. There is plenty of grey market stuff....

Seconds are possible if someone uses the tyre for a while and then tries to sell it as new. There are plenty of these tyres in the market. Especially with OEM Bridgestones, MRF, etc.... Basically removed tyres which would have done anywhere between 50kms and 1,000 kms. The seller cleans and polishes the tyre and then sells it.

gunner fan · 19th December 2009, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1625545-post142.html

This post is for 185/70 R14 and I've confirmed later that 3.1k is the correct price.

dmplog has bought 165/65 R13 and not 185/70 R14.

My bad for the confusion. I probably jumped the gun and thought that dmplog got 185/70 for 2450 each. Thanks Nikhil for the clarification.

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Nope. There is plenty of grey market stuff....

Seconds are possible if someone uses the tyre for a while and then tries to sell it as new. There are plenty of these tyres in the market. Especially with OEM Bridgestones, MRF, etc.... Basically removed tyres which would have done anywhere between 50kms and 1,000 kms. The seller cleans and polishes the tyre and then sells it.

Any reliable way of judging if a tyre being sold is a second or a new one?

Nikhilb2008 · 19th December 2009, 22:12

Nope. Trust the dealer, check the date of manufacturing.

Also, a slightly worn tyre will not have the coloured stripe running down the tread.

rr_zen · 20th December 2009, 00:08

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Nope. There is plenty of grey market stuff....

Seconds are possible if someone uses the tyre for a while and then tries to sell it as new. There are plenty of these tyres in the market. Especially with OEM Bridgestones, MRF, etc.... Basically removed tyres which would have done anywhere between 50kms and 1,000 kms. The seller cleans and polishes the tyre and then sells it.

I suppose you are referring to those factory fitted tyres that are being given in exchange for upsized ones here.

Nikhilb2008 · 20th December 2009, 10:10

Yup. Those are the ones I was referring to. Technically, there is no problem with those tyres. But still.... when you are paying for a brand new tyre, you should get a brand new tyre.

dmplog · 20th December 2009, 16:59

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Originally Posted by gunner fan

My bad for the confusion. I probably jumped the gun and thought that dmplog got 185/70 for 2450 each. Thanks Nikhil for the clarification.
Any reliable way of judging if a tyre being sold is a second or a new one?

@gunner fan: You gave me real scare by raining a 'doubt' over my supposedly new tyres!! lol
But, I remember to have checked in couple of other shops and they had similar price range for 165 Yokos.

Cesc · 22nd December 2009, 13:23

Hi Guys,

Need some help here. I am about to change tyres on my Octy. I currently have Bridgestone Turanza ER60 225/60/R15 on it (the stock size is 195/65/R15). The car has done close to 45k kms on the Turanzas. I was thinking of giving the A drives a try but am not sure if that is the correct decision. My priorities are comfort, less noise and durability so I am not looking for performance tyres.

Also currently the steering feels a bit heavy at low speeds which is somewhat expected because the current set is right on the threshold of maximum upsize for the stock tyres. The heavy steering is a more of a problem for my wife as the Octy is a heavy car to drive anyway. Will a size of 215/60/R15 make a difference there?

Also can somebody advise on the price of Turanzas and A drives (for 225/60/R15 as well as 215/60/R15) and a good place to buy them in the NCR area.

Bubby · 22nd December 2009, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Cesc

Also can somebody advise on the price of Turanzas and A drives (for 225/60/R15 as well as 215/60/R15) and a good place to buy them in the NCR area.

By looking at your signature, you are from Gurgaon, so good place to buy them is Sector 14 Gurgaon.

Shop name : Star Wheels
Owners Number : Deepak -- 9810183735 ( will give you good proce )

itzzme · 22nd December 2009, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Cesc

Hi Guys,

Need some help here. I am about to change tyres on my Octy. I currently have Bridgestone Turanza ER60 225/60/R15 on it (the stock size is 195/65/R15). The car has done close to 45k kms on the Turanzas. I was thinking of giving the A drives a try but am not sure if that is the correct decision. My priorities are comfort, less noise and durability so I am not looking for performance tyres.

Also currently the steering feels a bit heavy at low speeds which is somewhat expected because the current set is right on the threshold of maximum upsize for the stock tyres. The heavy steering is a more of a problem for my wife as the Octy is a heavy car to drive anyway. Will a size of 215/60/R15 make a difference there?

Also can somebody advise on the price of Turanzas and A drives (for 225/60/R15 as well as 215/60/R15) and a good place to buy them in the NCR area.

You may try 205/65 R15, should suit your requirements.
Michelin LC and YOKO db are the best picks.
should cost cost in between 5k - 5.5k

14th December 2009, 23:00	#151
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,150 Times	Haha.... I will not be able to give you an objective answer . I'm biased
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19th December 2009, 17:35	#153
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,150 Times	3.1k is ridiculous! Around 2.5k is the correct price.
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19th December 2009, 18:44	#155
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,150 Times	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1625545-post142.html This post is for 185/70 R14 and I've confirmed later that 3.1k is the correct price. dmplog has bought 165/65 R13 and not 185/70 R14.
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19th December 2009, 18:51	#156
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,803 Thanked: 401 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the clarification. Are there seconds or fakes available in Yokohomas that you know of ?
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19th December 2009, 19:14	#157
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,150 Times	Nope. There is plenty of grey market stuff.... Seconds are possible if someone uses the tyre for a while and then tries to sell it as new. There are plenty of these tyres in the market. Especially with OEM Bridgestones, MRF, etc.... Basically removed tyres which would have done anywhere between 50kms and 1,000 kms. The seller cleans and polishes the tyre and then sells it.
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19th December 2009, 22:12	#159
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,150 Times	Nope. Trust the dealer, check the date of manufacturing. Also, a slightly worn tyre will not have the coloured stripe running down the tread.
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20th December 2009, 10:10	#161
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,150 Times	Yup. Those are the ones I was referring to. Technically, there is no problem with those tyres. But still.... when you are paying for a brand new tyre, you should get a brand new tyre.
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22nd December 2009, 13:23	#163
Cesc BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philly, Gurgaon Posts: 651 Thanked: 287 Times	Hi Guys, Need some help here. I am about to change tyres on my Octy. I currently have Bridgestone Turanza ER60 225/60/R15 on it (the stock size is 195/65/R15). The car has done close to 45k kms on the Turanzas. I was thinking of giving the A drives a try but am not sure if that is the correct decision. My priorities are comfort, less noise and durability so I am not looking for performance tyres. Also currently the steering feels a bit heavy at low speeds which is somewhat expected because the current set is right on the threshold of maximum upsize for the stock tyres. The heavy steering is a more of a problem for my wife as the Octy is a heavy car to drive anyway. Will a size of 215/60/R15 make a difference there? Also can somebody advise on the price of Turanzas and A drives (for 225/60/R15 as well as 215/60/R15) and a good place to buy them in the NCR area.
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