I have heard some good things about these tires on the forum, but there is not much else on them. Since they come in factory Z06 sizes, I was wondering if anyone is running the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta tires. Also, how you would compare them to the top of the line tires like the PS2's. I realize everyone has their own opinions on tires, but I am mainly looking for feedback specifically on the Vredesteins. Thanks!

 

I'm on my second set. Use them for street and wet track days. They aren't PS2's but they cost less and apparently are quieter than the 2's.
There are a lot of threads on these tires for more info.

 

I just got done running a set and couldn't be happier with them being an all-around "solid" tire. Great in the rain, great on the street and held up pretty well on the track (dry and wet conditions).

Once I get another set of rims for the track I'll get the Vredesteins for the street again

 

I'm looking at them too.

My question is about the sidewall...I like a stiff sidewall tire.I have looked and have got a price for a set for $800 shipped. Not bad.

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carolina

 

They seem like a good deal to me but I dunno... I just can't get past the ugly tread design. JMHO.

 

If you look at the current design of the factory tires for the new Vettes you will see that the Vredsteins have been plagiarized. So whatever is good for GM will be good for you too!!

 

How about the sidewall? Stiff? I sure don't want any mushy tires on the Z.

Thanks
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carolina

 

On my 2nd set. Great street tire! Sidewalls are plenty stiff in the corners at 30 psi.

 

What factory tires are you referring to?

 

Just ordered a set from Fairmount Tire in LA..BEST prices I've found by far.$800 shipped.

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carolina

 

very stiff sidewall. great tire. i have used it for almost two years now as a daily driver (60 miles a day) and they are handling as new. tread life is very good for a tire this sticky. much better then the PS2s. outstanding wet and dry traction. dry traction is as good as tires much more expensive and wet traction is superior.

as said before, the only thing i dont love is the tread design. this can be overlooked and i do get compliments for it, so some do like it.

 

Hi Over-torque,
I see you are in Wilmington, NC. Not sure how cold it gets there; do you ride on these in the winter? Trying to get some idea of how these tires are in cold weather; I'm thinking they are considered a summer tire?
Thanks.

 

I have them. Gotem about 3 years ago. I have over 30,000 miles on them. I think they will go a bunch more. Best rain tires I have ever had on any car from any tire maker. I live in Washington State so I know a good rain tire when I drive one.

 

Have them on my '02 and they are head and shoulders above the original Goodyears. They bite really hard in the corners and I always park with the front tires at lock so the tread is visible. Great tire for the $$.

 

The difference with the Goodyears is that they are corner specific, whereas the Vredesteins can be mounted on either side with the tread pattern looking backwards from one side to the other, the Goodyears will look correct when opposite from each other because there are rights and lefts. Which means that with different sizes front and rear, there are four completely different tires. Makes it a little more difficult should you need to acquire a replacement. Plus, from what I was told, all production is going to new cars so there are no aftermarket replacements yet for the supplied cars. I too have a little concern about the weird looking tread design but a friend of mine pointed out that my car is too low to see the tire tread anyway.

I spoke with a rep from the Vredestein company because their U.S. HQ is here in Metuchen, NJ. He gave me a lot of input on my decision. There are several magazines from Europe with comparison tests on them vs. PS2's and other performance tires. They were rated best in perf. and value. Unfortunately none of the publications were translated, so I've got to take his word for it. I was referred to a dealer here in north Jersey who quoted me a price for all four tires running 18"s front and rear for under $800. That's only about $600 cheaper than the PS2's I need to replace. Like many people nowadays, I'm a little more concerned with my budget than when I originally purchased mt tires and wheels. So I've really got to consider all the positive comments I've heard on the Vredesteins. At this point I'm almost definete I'll be trying these next.

 

So you like to visibly show the public walking by your car what your tread design looks like?

 

I got a set from a dealer in Ca.(2) 275/35/18 & (2) 295/30/19 for $720 plus $80 shipping from west coast to east coast.

That's a deal I'll make all day!

They come in sat.

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carolina

 

So, what dealer? I'm in the market now.

 

Email this guy at Fairmount Tire and ask for a quote for the sizes you want.

brads@fairmounttire.com

They don't havean online ordering,but when the email quote comes back,you can call toll free and order.

I checked MANYdealers and they were the lowest priced.BIG tire place in LA and they really move some products.

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carolina

 

Why don't they make P265's for the front? Any problems using the 275's