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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Where is the best place to buy Verdestein tires?
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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I bought mine form a place called cleaning out the garage. they were on E bay
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Just bought mine
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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Maybe they can help?

VREDESTEIN TYRES NORTH AMERICA INC.
13 Bridge Street
Metuchen N.J. 08840
U.S.A.
Telephone: 732-549-2440/800-221-3422
Fax: 732-549-2450
E-mail address: customerus@vredestein.com
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Just make sure you know these tires are Asymmetrical !

In other words they do NOT make a left and Right Tire. The Treads will Point in one direction on one side of the Car. While they will Point in the Opposite Direction on the Other Side. They Look Strange on a Car to me!

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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrzo6
Just make sure you know these tires are Asymmetrical !

In other words they do NOT make a left and Right Tires. The Treads will Point in one direction on one side of the Car. While they will Point in the Opposite Direction on the Other Side. They Look Strange on a Car to me!
I agree. They look pretty wierd.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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anyone know of an internet site where they can be purchase at
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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I purchased mine from a vendor on this forum. Might want to do a search here.
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Ebay here....
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Originally Posted by Robls6
I agree. They look pretty wierd.


While I go for maximum dry traction/performance they would never be seen on my car so they can look as weird as they want on someone elses ..
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I have them on the rear of my Z. They don't look weird.... of course I drive my car rain or shine. I don't spend my tome waxing the tread...... They are great tires. Had them 1.5 years and 15K miles. plenty of wet/dry traction. Even cold they do a good job!!!
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Originally Posted by briann510


While I go for maximum dry traction/performance they would never be seen on my car so they can look as weird as they want on someone elses ..
manufacturing brain fart looks good on paper not on your ride
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It seems those who have them are satisfied with their performance regardless of tread pattern. I suppose if they where asymmetrical they would cost enough to take them out of the "reasonably prices alternative" category?
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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I like mine. Got them on e-bay. Good all around tire. However next set will be the Nitto NT-05s. Just a few bucks more for a much better tire. A complete set of the Nittos run about $100 more than the Vreds. My buddy got his Nittos last week. I had a chance to drive them. Nice! I have no complaints about the Vreds though. Fair price for a good tire. Just don't go Firestone. Firestones=chicken legs.
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I got mine from Tomz Wheels July 08 $679.00 shipped.
They are a very good tire with excellent traction & wear.
275 on front & 295 rear. They are very quiet also. They are
a much better tire than the supercars. Even in the cold, they
keep me going straight & not sideways.
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Originally Posted by vettelover84
I have them on the rear of my Z. They don't look weird.... of course I drive my car rain or shine. I don't spend my tome waxing the tread...... They are great tires. Had them 1.5 years and 15K miles. plenty of wet/dry traction. Even cold they do a good job!!!
Rain??? you drive your car in the rain??? But isnt it hard to wax the underside when it gets water spots. I didnt know these cars were supposed to be driven just looked at let alone driven in the rain. Who cares if they are a good rain tire ....they look funny...
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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I have had mine for about 18,000 miles. These are hands down the best rain tire I have ever had! I live is Washington State where it rains most every day. I think the tread looks good, very agressive, if the fact that they are not all pointing the same bothers you don't buyem! I paid about $600 Dlvd, next closest thing was about $900 and won't last as long! I can barely see any wear on mine and I drive it hard at least once or twice a week.
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Thanks to all for in put! Would seem to me after careful consideration, Toyo's would be the way to go considering stock sizes & reviews. Thanks, Rod
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The VS tires are not just good tires .... they are great tires! And they look supercool when viewed from the rear - badass, in fact. They may be the quietest super hi-perf tires you can run, also. The difference from the F-1's is remarkable. Rain? Ha ..... you can ignore the water on the road if you happen to get caught in a shower. With F-1's I was afraid to turn the wheel or accelerate on wet pavement. The wear is great and the traction is awesome. I love my set and will happily replace with same .... if mine ever wear out, that is.
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Originally Posted by Hooker
The VS tires are not just good tires .... they are great tires! And they look supercool when viewed from the rear - badass, in fact. They may be the quietest super hi-perf tires you can run, also. The difference from the F-1's is remarkable. Rain? Ha ..... you can ignore the water on the road if you happen to get caught in a shower. With F-1's I was afraid to turn the wheel or accelerate on wet pavement. The wear is great and the traction is awesome. I love my set and will happily replace with same .... if mine ever wear out, that is.
Now this I want to hear more of! Bought a full set and waiting for my car to be fixed from my accident. I think they look great too. I had toyos on when my rear lost it on a 40 degree day with rain water on the ground. OK, there might of been something mixed with the water,oil maybe even a little black ice and I don't think any tire would of held because of those reasons, but I always felt un-safe in the rain with the Toyos. The Michelin PS2 now on the other hand...but were talking about a whole new price category there.
From what I've read about Verdesteins, I believe I will be very happy
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