Used Yokohama 185/70 r14 for xli 2008. Want to change tyre. Kindly suggest

muhammadamirfarooq (PWUser160260438438) 2020-10-14 16:02:10 +0500 #41

I don't mind traveling to lahore for getting good service. It's just 3 hours drive. Kindly do pinpoint exact store and tyre model. I will get it done InshAllah.

anon35615524 2020-10-14 16:03:31 +0500 #42

Can you come over to Rawalpindi?

muhammadamirfarooq (PWUser160260438438) 2020-10-14 16:03:45 +0500 #43

Which model of Dunlop you got installed?

muhammadamirfarooq (PWUser160260438438) 2020-10-14 16:09:38 +0500 #44

Rawalpindi will be a stretch for me as it's roughly 5 to 6 hours drive from my home and I am limited to one day trips due to my business commitment. I gotta get back by night. which is not ideal for pindi trip but Lahore is ok.

anon35615524 2020-10-14 16:59:52 +0500 #45

Dunlop Sports Series LM 704

anon35615524 2020-10-14 17:00:44 +0500 #46

Ok. Give me some time and I'll let you know. IN SHA ALLAH.

muhammadamirfarooq (PWUser160260438438) 2020-10-14 20:42:16 +0500 #47

What if I spent on 15 inch alloys. There are a lot of good options available in 15 inch including
Michelin ENERGY XM2 195/65 R15
Michelin ENERGY XM2 185/65 R15
Continental CPC2 195/65 R15
Continental CC6 195/65 R15
Continental CC6 185/65 R15
Continental CC5 195/65 R15

anon35615524 2020-10-15 19:33:22 +0500 #48

If you can afford, then for XLI, you can go for 15" alloy rims and tyres, but then prefer to go for light weight, genuine alloy rims from some reputed brands, instead of cheap, heavy weight alloy rims, which are China / Taiwan, etc. made.

anon35615524 2020-10-15 19:42:40 +0500 #49

@muhammadamirfarooq

Dear please check following shop:

https://www.facebook.com/Speed-tyres-1527314004223107/

They are one of the official and authorized dealers of Yokohama Tyres, however, I am quite hopeful that they will have tyres from other brands too.

Personally, I do not like Yokohama tyres being quite soft and high wear rate, however, if no option is there, then these can be considered.

I would suggest to 1st contact them. Get in touch with Haseeb Sb., the owner of the shop, and seems a dead honest person, with reasonable tyres rates (have met him once some time ago).

anon35615524 2020-10-15 19:44:36 +0500 #50

Ask him about all the details, which brands he has? prices? Fresh import? smuggled / non-smuggled factors, etc.?

1st ask all relevant details, and only then visit. If possible, and he is willing to ship the tyres to your place / city, etc. then it would be best, still, I am of the opinion that before buying anything (be it car, tyres, etc.), its best to have some physical inspection and verification of that item(s) personally.

If not satisfied, then Arshad Sb. a.k.a. @tintin1 also knows dozens of shops, and can assist and guide you, but before buying, 1st verify everything yourself too.

I hope, all of this helps and guides. Thank you.

muhammadamirfarooq (PWUser160260438438) 2020-10-15 20:36:08 +0500 #51

Just called,
Bridgestone ecopia 150
Yokohama blueearth es32
Only 2 options available at their outlet. And their prices are on higher side.

anon35615524 2020-10-15 20:38:25 +0500 #52

If I have to choose between these 2, I might opt Bridgestone.

Hmmm... Well... It can be due to shortage of tyres in the market (supply is less due to COVID-19, etc., and demand is high or the same, so the prices are high), and smuggled / non-smuggled factor, etc.

Still, you can further check.

muhammadamirfarooq (PWUser160260438438) 2020-10-15 20:46:24 +0500 #53

Or we have these options at tyrepoint.com

muhammadamirfarooq (PWUser160260438438) 2020-10-15 20:47:19 +0500 #54

All Late 2019 edition

anon35615524 2020-10-15 20:56:05 +0500 #55

You may check from Tyre Point dear. I have no idea that whether tyre point has these tyres or not, from fresh stock?

anon35615524 2020-10-15 20:56:53 +0500 #56

If 2020 is not available, then tyres post Sept.~Oct. 2019 can be acceptable, still, 2020 is better.

muhammadamirfarooq (PWUser160260438438) 2020-10-15 20:59:13 +0500 #57

They have Dunlop SP touring R1 so Bridgestone ecopia or Dunlop. What is your opinion?

anon35615524 2020-10-15 21:02:07 +0500 #58

And which series do they have in Bridgestone?

muhammadamirfarooq (PWUser160260438438) 2020-10-15 21:06:41 +0500 #59

No Bridgestone at tyrepoint.
So far we have Bridgestone ecopia 150 Yokohama bluearth es32 for 12 k each at two different stores.
Dunlop SP touring T1 for 10k at tyrepoint.
All late 2019 editions. Before Covid stock.
Rest are all Chinese options

anon35615524 2020-10-15 21:22:18 +0500 #60

IMO, in these 3, Bridgestone Ecopia series seems the fine option, and you may opt for it.

Bridgestone is as equally good, even slightly better than Dunlop. Its also "Dhaaeet, Mazbuut and Paida'ar" like Dunlop.

If there is no emergency, and you can wait for a month or 02, then I would suggest to wait and go for fresh 2020 stock. Rest, late 2019 is also fine.