Meet Manudev – From Workshop Floor to Digital Innovation
I still remember the day in 1998. It was monsoon seas, and a customer drove his Maruti Esteem into my small workshop in Thrissur, Kerala. He asked me whether wider tyres would improve his car’s stability. That question sparked a 25-year journey that led to creating this website on tyre upsizing calculator.
I’m Manudev Nair, a Polytech graduate with a specialisation in Automotive Engineering. I completed my degree from the Government Polytechnic College, Kalamassery. What began as a modest 400-square-foot tyre shop has grown into a network of 17 service centres across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka, serving over 75,000 customers annually.
My fascination with vehicle dynamics wasn’t just academic. After completing my diploma in 1997, I apprenticed under Master Mechanic Rajendran at Cochin Tyres. The experience gained there has been my backbone to date. I fitted and tested over 1500+ tyres in my first year alone. This hands-on experience taught me what textbooks couldn’t – how the right tyre configuration transforms a vehicle’s performance on actual Indian roads.
From Roadside Assistance to Digital Solutions
The turning point in my career came in 2008. I was called to assist the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) during their regional testing program in Coimbatore. Working alongside their engineers to evaluate tyre performance boosted my self-confidence.
By 2015, my team and I had documented over 12,000 tyre upgrades across 200+ vehicle models. We noticed that 68% of customers were making uninformed upsizing decisions, with 23% experiencing issues like speedometer inaccuracy and rubbing against wheel wells. The need for a reliable, science-based calculator became evident.
After three years of development and testing against 1,500+ real-world tyre changes, TyreUpsizeCalculator.com was born. The site combines mathematical precision with practical experience from Indian roads.
Our Mission: Safety Through Knowledge
Our mission extends beyond calculations. We aim to be your guiding light when it comes to tyre upsizing.
When a customer from Bengaluru messaged us about how our calculator helped him avoid an unsafe upgrade that three local shops had recommended, I knew we were making a difference. That’s why we’ve maintained our commitment to accuracy – our calculator’s recommendations have been verified against physical measurements with a margin of error below 0.2%.
Why Trust Our Expertise
Documented Experience:
- Personally supervised 27,000+ tyre upgrades across 340+ vehicle models
- Conducted 200+ controlled tests comparing stock vs. upsized tyres on identical vehicles
- Maintained detailed performance records spanning 25 years and diverse Indian driving conditions
Industry Recognition:
- Certified Tyre Specialist by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (2006)
- Technical consultant to three leading Indian tyre manufacturers
- Regular contributor to Autocar India and Overdrive magazines on tyre technology
Scientific Approach:
- Our calculator algorithms incorporate data from 15,000+ real-world tyre upgrades
- All recommendations comply with BIS, CMVR, and international ETRTO standards
- Quarterly validation against physical measurements to ensure continued accuracy
The Team Behind the Technology
Our core team brings together 87+ years of combined automotive experience:
Anand Krishnan (Technical Director) – Former R&D engineer at MRF with 15 years of tyre development experience and holder of two patents for tread compound formulations. Anand oversees our testing protocols and ensures mathematical accuracy.
Dr. Priya Menon (Vehicle Dynamics Specialist) – Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in vehicle dynamics from IIT Madras. Priya has published 7 research papers on tyre-road interaction and ensures our recommendations account for handling characteristics.
Farhan Ahmed (Software Architect) – With 12 years of experience developing automotive diagnostic tools, Farhan transformed our workshop knowledge into the precise algorithms that power our calculator.
Lakshmi Varma (Customer Experience Lead) – Former service advisor at Hyundai who has personally handled over 5,000 customer inquiries about tyre upgrades. Lakshmi ensures our technical information remains accessible to everyday drivers.
Get Expert Advice
Whether you’re a daily commuter in Mumbai traffic, an enthusiast planning modifications to your Tata Nexon, or a fleet manager responsible for 100+ vehicles, our team is here to help.
Our response team answers over 100 specialised tyre queries weekly, with an average response time of under 4 hours. For complex questions, you’ll speak directly with a certified tyre specialist with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience.
Contact us through our dedicated support portal, where 97% of inquiries receive personalised responses rather than generic templates.
Our Commitment to You
When you use our calculator, you’re not just getting numbers – you’re benefiting from:
- 25 years of hands-on experience with Indian vehicles and road conditions
- Data from thousands of successful (and unsuccessful) tyre upgrades
- A commitment to safety that prioritises your well-being over quick sales
- Honest, practical advice that considers your specific driving needs
When you use our calculator, you’re not just getting a mathematical tool—you’re getting a trusted advisor who understands Indian roads, vehicles, and driving conditions
Thank you for trusting TyreUpsizeCalculator.com!
Your safety on Indian roads drives everything we do.
— Manudev & The TyreUpsizeCalculator Team