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6 Best Tyres for Your Scooter







Scooters are undeniably the most convenient, comfortable, reliable, budget-friendly and durable mode of transportation. With maintenance cost on the lower side and value for money on the higher side, scooters have an undisputed place in the daily lives of modern families.





But can you wonder a scooter without tyres? In fact, can you imagine any automobile that plies on road without tyres?

No, right? My point exactly. All these amazing innovations would not be operational if not for tyres.

Selecting the right tyre for your scooter is very imperative as slightest changes in the tyre specifications recommended by the manufacturer can alter the ride quality, handling, performance your scooter drastically.




In one of my earlier blogs, I have described how to read a tyre sidewall and how it defines the tyre requirement best suited for your vehicle. Check the blog here.

Most scooters in India come with 2 different tyre profiles:

1. 90/100-10 (90 is the Section Width, 100 is the Aspect Ratio & 10 is the diameter of the wheel rim)
2. 90/90-12 (90 is the Section Width, 90 is the Aspect Ratio & 12 is the diameter of the wheel rim)
3. 120/70-14 (120 is the Section Width, 70 is the Aspect Ratio & 14 is the diameter of the wheel rim)

The third tyre profile is very rare in the Indian Market and is fitted in only 3 models namely the Aprilia SR 150, Aprilia SR 125 and Aprilia Storm 125.

So before buying a tyre, just make sure of these readings and be aware of the tyre size of your scooter. Once you get that right, then comes the next important part, choosing the right tyre. This is where I come in and guide you on the best tyres for scooters India.




Below are the 6 best tyres for scooter with 10 inch and 12 inch wheel sizes

1. Michelin City Pro

(Michelin City Pro)


Best features of this tyre are:
  • This tyre comes with a robust construction
  • It is less prone to damages from road hazards and punctures
  • The strong sidewall enables higher load capacity
  • Longer tyre life
  • Ensures good grip on curves, unmatched safety
  • Full depth sipes offer consistent grip on wet roads thanks to Michelin Progressive Sipe Technology
  • Provides 5 years warranty from the date of purchase
  • Costs not  more than Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1400
2. Ceat Milaze

(CEAT Milaze)


Best features of this tyre are:
  • Rugged structure
  • Built for uneven, wet and slippery roads
  • Superior durability & center groove structure offers effortless handling
  • Longer tyre life due to greater groove depth
  • Compatible with 43 scooter models sold in India
  • Costs not  more than Rs. 900 - Rs. 1100
3. TVS Tyres DRAGON

(TVS Tyres DRAGON)


Best features of this tyre are:
  • Block tyre pattern suited for both wet & dry conditions
  • Formidable grip on tarmac and off-road conditions
  • Rounded shoulder profile for smooth cornering
  • Available in multiple profiles and suitable for most of the scooter models sold in India
  • Efficient drainage action
  • Reduced noise
  • Superior grip during braking
  • 5 year warranty from the date of purchase
  • Affordable price range between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1200
4. JK TYRE Blaze BA21

(JK Blaze BA21)



Best features of this tyre are:
  • Directional sipes provide better grip on wet driving conditions
  • Zig-Zag groove pattern offers ensures better handling and stability
  • 5 year warranty from the date of purchase
  • Compatible with all scooters sold in India
  • Reasonably priced product.
5. MRF Nylogrip Zapper FG

(MRF Nylogrip Zapper FG)


Best features of this tyre are:
  • Sharp cornering ability
  • Strengthened shoulder gives additional stability during riding
  • Unique groove formation ensures agility especially during wet riding condtions
  • Designed specifically for the front tyre
  • Comes at an affordable price range of Rs. 1100 to Rs. 1300
6. Apollo Actizip S2

(Apollo Actizip S2)


Best features of this tyre are:
  • Directional tread patter gives excellent grip on dry & wet riding conditions
  • Connected and anchored grooves increases cornering stability & handling
  • Reduced rolling resistance
  • Upto 5 years of warranty
  • Priced affordably between Rs. 900 to Rs. 1100

 These are the best tyres designed and perfected for smooth rides on your scooter. You can shop from them online or go the nearest tyre store.

 As I have said earlier, always be aware of your tyre profile and wheel size as getting the wrong tyre can prove to be irksome.

 With that said, I shall bow out but before I go, I would request all of you to follow traffic rules and keep yourself and everyone safe on the road.
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