{"id":17003,"date":"2026-09-02T08:54:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T03:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/tyremantra\/?p=17003"},"modified":"2026-09-02T08:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T03:24:26","slug":"eurogrip-vs-oem-fitted-tyres-switch-first-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/tyremantra\/eurogrip-vs-oem-fitted-tyres-switch-first-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurogrip vs OEM-Fitted Tyres: Should You Switch After the First Change?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No major Indian two-wheeler maker, including Honda, Hero, Bajaj, and TVS, uses a single tyre brand across all their two-wheeler models. OEM fitments can vary by batch, dealer and region, so there isn\u2019t one fixed brand to switch from.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tyre size and construction usually stay consistent across a model&#8217;s generations even when the OEM brand changes, so switching brands at replacement time doesn&#8217;t usually mean a size change.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eurogrip plays two different roles depending on the vehicle: a same-size aftermarket option on models like the <\/span><b>Honda Activa (Pancer II) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>TVS Jupiter,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the actual factory-fitted tyre on models like the <\/span><b>Aprilia SXR 50 (Conta 545)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>RS 457\/Tuono 457 (Protorq Extreme HR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real question at first replacement isn&#8217;t Eurogrip versus one specific OEM brand. It&#8217;s about whether to stick with whatever came stock or deliberately <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/Two-Wheeler-Tyres\">choose a tyre<\/a><\/strong> based on how you actually ride.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tyres are meant to last, but they do not last forever. Constant wear and tear, potholes, traffic conditions, and rough driving conditions put constant stress on the tyres, leading to premature wear and tear and leaving the tyres unsafe for driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a scooter or motorcycle&#8217;s first set of tyres finally wears down, most riders face a decision they didn&#8217;t think much about at purchase. Should you replace the tyres with the same OEM brand, or switch to a different brand?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This decision comes up for nearly every rider eventually, and the honest answer starts with understanding what &#8220;OEM&#8221; actually means.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What &#8220;OEM-Fitted&#8221; Actually Means<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, the tyre a vehicle comes fitted with from the factory. Across India&#8217;s two-wheeler market, that doesn&#8217;t mean there&#8217;s a single tyre brand for every unit of a given model.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autopunditz.com\/post\/indias-motorcycle-component-ecosystem-top-companies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autopunditz.com\/post\/indias-motorcycle-component-ecosystem-top-companies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry coverage of India&#8217;s two-wheeler component ecosystem<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">confirms that Indian two-wheeler makers source tyres from several suppliers instead of relying on one exclusive brand. MRF, CEAT, Apollo, Eurogrip and others supply OEM or OEM-matched tyres across different models, while the fitment on a particular bike can vary by batch, dealership and region. It is therefore quite possible for two riders with the same model to have different tyre brands fitted from the factory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the Honda Activa as one common example. Riders frequently ask whether they should stick with the tyre it came with or switch to an aftermarket option when it&#8217;s time to replace it. The honest answer is that there often isn&#8217;t one single &#8220;original&#8221; tyre to compare against in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OEM fitment on the Activa itself varies by batch, with brands like MRF and CEAT commonly supplied alongside others. What does stay consistent across nearly every Activa generation, from the 3G through the current 6G, and the Activa 125, is the tyre size and construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most variants use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/Search\/Two-Wheeler-Tyres\/90-100-10\"><b>90\/100 R 10<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tubeless tyre at the rear, with newer models pairing it with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/Search\/Two-Wheeler-Tyres\/90-90-12\"><b>90\/90 R 12<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> front tyre. Both tyres feature bias-ply construction instead of radial construction, which is the standard approach for scooters in this speed and weight range in India. The same pattern also holds across other popular models, where size and construction tend to stay fixed generation to generation, even as the OEM tyre brand itself changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why the First Tyre Replacement Feels Different?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first time a rider replaces their scooter&#8217;s tyres, there&#8217;s rarely a strong opinion involved. The OEM tyre did its job for 10,000 to 12,000 kilometres or so, and the instinct is often to simply replace it with whatever&#8217;s convenient, sometimes the same brand, sometimes whatever the local shop stocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s a reasonable approach if the<strong> OEM tyre<\/strong>&#8216;s characteristics match the rider&#8217;s actual use of the scooter. But OEM tyre selection is generally optimised for cost and broad-market durability, not for any one rider&#8217;s specific commute, road conditions, or riding style. A rider who does most of their riding through waterlogged monsoon streets has different priorities than one who mostly rides on dry, well-maintained roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Where Does Eurogrip Fit at Replacement Time?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eurogrip builds tyres to match OEM sizes across a wide range of scooters and motorcycles, so switching doesn&#8217;t usually involve a size compromise. On the Honda Activa specifically, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/Eurogrip-Pancer-II-Two-Wheeler-Tyres\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancer II<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is built in the exact OEM size used across Activa and Activa 125 variants, 90\/100-10 53J.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tyre features an <\/span><b>interlocked tread pattern with sipes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, combined with Eurogrip&#8217;s <\/span><b>TriP, DuCT and D2T technologies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, specifically aimed at improving grip, stability and tyre life. The tyre is optimised for the kind of daily scooter use most riders actually put their vehicle through, including city traffic, broken roads, and monsoon conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the TVS Jupiter, Eurogrip goes a step further by offering <\/span><b>OEM-compatible tubeless tyres identical to those fitted at the factory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in the Jupiter&#8217;s stock 90\/90-12 size across all variants. This isn&#8217;t a same-size aftermarket alternative. It&#8217;s the same specification built for the same manufacturing line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eurogrip&#8217;s OEM partnerships also cover scooters such as the <\/span><b>Aprilia SXR 50<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>Conta 545<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was selected as its original equipment tyre for its balance of dry and wet grip, durability and ride comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And on the performance side, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/Eurogrip-Protorq-Extreme-HR-Two-Wheeler-Tyres\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protorq Extreme HR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the factory-fitted tyre on <\/span><b>Aprilia&#8217;s RS 457<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Tuono 457<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> motorcycles, using a <\/span><b>0\u00b0 steel belt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an <\/span><b>advanced tri-polymer tread<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compound, and <\/span><b>variable-pitch winding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an engineering choice an international manufacturer chose to build the motorcycle around, not just a compatible replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taken together, these examples show Eurogrip playing two different roles in the OEM conversation. On models like the <\/span><b>Activa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&#8217;s a same-size aftermarket option built specifically for Indian riding conditions, and on models like the <\/span><b>Jupiter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>SXR 50, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the <\/span><b>RS 457\/Tuono 457<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&#8217;s the actual factory tyre the manufacturer chose from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Vehicle<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eurogrip Tyre<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Role<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why It Was Chosen<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Honda Activa \/ Activa 125<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancer II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same-size aftermarket replacement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interlocked tread, sipes, TriP\/DuCT\/D2T for Indian commuting conditions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TVS Jupiter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OEM-compatible tubeless range<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identical to factory-fitted spec<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built for city commutes, potholed roads and monsoon conditions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aprilia SXR 50<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conta 545<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original equipment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balanced dry\/wet grip, durability and comfort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aprilia RS 457 \/ Tuono 457<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protorq Extreme HR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original equipment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0\u00b0 steel belt, tri-polymer compound, variable pitch winding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This changes how you should approach tyre replacement. Instead of asking whether to stay with the bike&#8217;s original brand, consider why the OEM tyre was selected and whether it suits the way you ride. A tyre developed for Indian riding conditions may be a better fit if your priorities are durability, grip or touring performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Should You Switch, or Stick With What Came Stock?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no universal right answer here, but there is a useful way to think about it. If the OEM tyre performed well for your riding style and you never noticed any wet-weather grip issues, stability concerns, or premature wear, sticking with the same brand at replacement time is a perfectly reasonable, low-risk choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, on the other hand, you noticed the <strong>OEM tyre<\/strong> struggled in the monsoon, wore unevenly from regularly carrying a pillion, or just didn&#8217;t inspire much confidence in daily traffic, the first replacement is exactly the right time to switch, since you&#8217;re not giving up anything in terms of fitment. A tyre like the Pancer II is a straightforward same-size swap, not a compromise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea of &#8220;switching away from OEM tyres&#8221; makes the decision sound bigger than it usually is. Since most two-wheeler manufacturers don&#8217;t fit one consistent tyre brand across a model&#8217;s lifetime, there&#8217;s often no single incumbent to switch away from in the first place, and tyre size and construction usually stay the same across a model&#8217;s generations. This means the first replacement is really just a chance to choose deliberately instead of defaulting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tyre built in the correct OEM size, with technology aimed specifically at how you actually ride, gives riders a straightforward way to make that choice without any fitment trade-off, regardless if that&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/Eurogrip-Pancer-II-Two-Wheeler-Tyres\">Eurogrip Pancer II<\/a> on an Activa or an equivalent match on another scooter or motorcycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether that means switching or sticking with what came stock, the right call comes down to how the tyre you have now has actually performed for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Should I stick with original equipment tyres or switch to aftermarket ones?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It comes down to how the OEM tyre performed over the years in your usual riding conditions. If it offered good grip and stability in wet weather and daily traffic, there may be little reason to switch to a different tyre altogether. If those areas have been lacking, the first replacement is a good opportunity to choose a tyre suited to your riding style, while keeping the manufacturer&#8217;s recommended size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Should I stick with original equipment tyres or upgrade to aftermarket for my Honda Activa?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Activa specifically, OEM fitment already varies by batch, so there often isn&#8217;t one fixed brand you&#8217;re &#8220;switching away from.&#8221; If your current tyre handled monsoon riding and daily traffic well, sticking with it is fine. If not, the Eurogrip Pancer II is built in the Activa&#8217;s exact factory size, so switching doesn&#8217;t mean a fitment compromise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Does every two-wheeler manufacturer use one fixed OEM tyre brand?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Across Honda, Hero, Bajaj, TVS and other manufacturers, OEM tyre fitment can vary by manufacturing batch, dealership and region. Different tyre brands are supplied over time, so there is no single brand fitted to every unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is it safe to switch tyre brands when replacing my scooter&#8217;s tyres?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, as long as the replacement tyre matches your scooter&#8217;s OEM size and construction type. Eurogrip&#8217;s Pancer II, for example, is built in the Activa&#8217;s exact factory size, so switching brands at replacement time doesn&#8217;t require any size or fitment compromise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How do I know if my current scooter tyre isn&#8217;t a good match for how I ride?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs include reduced confidence or grip during the monsoon, uneven tread wear if you regularly carry a pillion or extra load, or a general feeling of instability in traffic that didn&#8217;t improve with correct tyre pressure. Any of these are reasonable signals to choose your next tyre deliberately rather than defaulting to whatever&#8217;s convenient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways No major Indian two-wheeler maker, including Honda, Hero, Bajaj, and TVS, uses a single tyre brand across all their two-wheeler models. 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