Shiny New Vredesteins
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Printed Date: 16-May-2024 at 17:47
Topic: Shiny New Vredesteins
Posted By: garyg
Subject: Shiny New Vredesteins
Date Posted: 03-April-2007 at 18:15
Not the most exciting subject, but got my shiny new vredestein sportrac 3s fitted today  They're designed to be good in the wet (haven't tested that yet, we're actually getting good weather for once) ------------- "History" - 97' 318is (Boston Green) - 90' Civic DX (White) 
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Posted By: denishogan
Date Posted: 03-April-2007 at 18:26
Gary, I can't help but notice that you have new tyres on the back of
your car...why ever would you do this!!!! Have I not thought you
anything over the years?!??!?  Only kidding - well wear (literally)! ------------- 
http://www.irishhillclimb.com - Irish Hillclimb and Sprint Championship |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 03-April-2007 at 23:21
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Interesting design. Very deep treads though. Tell us how they perform. Price??? ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 00:07
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I put a full set (std size 205/60/15) on the 325i about 2 months ago and can't fault them. Grip, noise and comfort all seem to be top notch in both wet and dry conditions (massive improvement over the Avon's that had been on the car from before I bought). Too early to say yet what the wear rate will be like. 95euro a corner delivered and fitted from Eiretyres and Gleeson Tyres in Newport Co. Tipp. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 00:07
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I fitted a full set of Vred's a couple of years ago, the sportrac 1s. They are great in the wet and have proved to be far longer lasting than I expected. Can be a bit squealy if you really push it on cornering ( but really pushing on) but still very grippy. Done over 20K and still loads of tread. Will definitely buy them again. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 00:08
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Actually I fitted mine on Steven's recommendation! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 00:19
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Hi Diarmuid, Hope they prove to be as good purchase for you as they have been for me. Steve. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring
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Dergside wrote:
Posted By: Curley
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 08:00
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Verdestein hi-trac was the tyre of choice when I had the 2002 as a daily driver, great in the wet, with good wear and grip. (used to get them at cost 35 quid a pop back in 98, wish I could now !!) Can't go far wrong with vredestein |
Posted By: garyg
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 08:44
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@flyingalex: They feel good so far. The car is definitely gripping much more :) €84.50 each from eiretyres. Not too bad.
------------- "History" - 97' 318is (Boston Green) - 90' Civic DX (White)
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 09:58
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Mrs D has some hi-trac's on the back of her old e36 and they did the business there too, no problems. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |