Tire Rack now carries Vredestein Sprint Classic

[slacktide_bitog]

in most sizes

They also have the Sportrac 5, but only in 195/65-14

Tire Rack classifies the Sportrac 5 as a high performance summer tire, and the Sprint Classic as a grand touring summer

Vredestein at Tire Rack

 

[JHZR2]

Kind of neat I can find a 175HR14 tire which was OE fit on my 81 MB 240D.

But for $142 each, I think Ill pass. The sportrac5 seems interesting but only one size available.

 

[FCD]

They look nice, i could get them in 205/60VR13
Instead i'm going for Pirelli CN36 185/70VR13
http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/185-70vr13-pirelli-cinturato-cn36.html
162 USD a piece!!! but i love how they look and the car had a set of them when it was brand new.

 

[Finklejag]

I hope they start carrying their whole lineup. I have always been intrigued by their Quatrac line.

 

[nthach]

They need to carry their LT-rated "van" tires - I have a friend who wants to keep the OEM tire/wheel size on his Vanagon/T3 but it's hard to find a decent 185R14C tire. Tire Rack used to carry a Conti and Michelin in that size.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Originally Posted By: Finklejag
I hope they start carrying their whole lineup. I have always been intrigued by their Quatrac line.

 

[Papa Bear]

UTQG ratings of 160 AB don't appeal to me. They’re worn out before you install them !!

 

[jjjxlr8]

Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
UTQG ratings of 160 AB don't appeal to me. They’re worn out before you install them !!

Wear mileage is not a major concern with most European buyers. Expectations for wear mileage is quite different in USA and Canada!

 

[turboseize]

Originally Posted By: jjjxlr8
Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
UTQG ratings of 160 AB don't appeal to me. They’re worn out before you install them !!

Wear mileage is not a major concern with most European buyers. Expectations for wear mileage is quite different in USA and Canada!


We are more concerned with a tyre's performance. Durability comes second. If a tyre lasts longer than 30.000km (~18,500miles), we consider that "durable" (and begin to question the tyre's wet performance).

 

[FCD]

Me owning a classic car i also care about longevity as in how many years a tyre will last, i'm buying a set of 650$ Pirellis sometime this year and i do hope they last long.

 

[Virtus_Probi]

Originally Posted By: turboseize
Originally Posted By: jjjxlr8
Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
UTQG ratings of 160 AB don't appeal to me. They’re worn out before you install them !!

Wear mileage is not a major concern with most European buyers. Expectations for wear mileage is quite different in USA and Canada!


We are more concerned with a tyre's performance. Durability comes second. If a tyre lasts longer than 30.000km (~18,500miles), we consider that "durable" (and begin to question the tyre's wet performance).


Sounds like you guys run your oil longer than your tires!
;^)

I got less than 20kmiles out of my last set of OEM tires and was pretty ticked about it...but, it was also nice to get that crummy rubber off and tires that I liked on there.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Originally Posted By: FordCapriDriver
Me owning a classic car i also care about longevity as in how many years a tyre will last, i'm buying a set of 650$ Pirellis sometime this year and i do hope they last long.


Almost every tire mfr says they're only good for 6 years or so. This goes whether you spend $650 for those Pirellis, or $200 on a set of Chinese tires.