Who has Vredesteins?
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Who has Vredesteins?
Like em? The 20" sizes I need in PSS 3 are backordered again, now till December. My tire dealer loves the Vreds. Has them on his M3. If you have them, tell me what you think...245/40 and 285/25/20. Would love to see what they look like on your wheels too. Thanks for the info...BTW, he offered to take them off and replace them with the Michelins when they come in, so that's quite a bit of confidence in them...
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They wear out kinda fast, I went through 3 sets of them when I ran 20s. But, they are cheap.
I'm now on 19" Michelin pilot super sports and love them. Best tires I have ever ran on any car Ive owned. 2nd being Michelin PS2.
I'm now on 19" Michelin pilot super sports and love them. Best tires I have ever ran on any car Ive owned. 2nd being Michelin PS2.
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Thanks for the info...
I dont drive her in the rain, so that doesn't concern me. I just want them to be round with no radial pull. And given the camber issues with these cars, wear is a issue with all of them.
I agree that the pss is by far the best. But Michelin simply does not have any rear tires I can use, anywhere, and looks like potentially another 2 months.
I agree that the pss is by far the best. But Michelin simply does not have any rear tires I can use, anywhere, and looks like potentially another 2 months.
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I dont drive her in the rain, so that doesn't concern me. I just want them to be round with no radial pull. And given the camber issues with these cars, wear is a issue with all of them.
I agree that the pss is by far the best. But Michelin simply does not have any rear tires I can use, anywhere, and looks like potentially another 2 months.
I agree that the pss is by far the best. But Michelin simply does not have any rear tires I can use, anywhere, and looks like potentially another 2 months.
The vreds are decent and cheap if you need the 285 25 20. Thats what I ran they looked ok. But, the 20s rode too harsh for me.
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I dont drive her in the rain, so that doesn't concern me. I just want them to be round with no radial pull. And given the camber issues with these cars, wear is a issue with all of them.
I agree that the pss is by far the best. But Michelin simply does not have any rear tires I can use, anywhere, and looks like potentially another 2 months.
I agree that the pss is by far the best. But Michelin simply does not have any rear tires I can use, anywhere, and looks like potentially another 2 months.
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I dont drive her in the rain, so that doesn't concern me. I just want them to be round with no radial pull. And given the camber issues with these cars, wear is a issue with all of them.
I agree that the pss is by far the best. But Michelin simply does not have any rear tires I can use, anywhere, and looks like potentially another 2 months.
I agree that the pss is by far the best. But Michelin simply does not have any rear tires I can use, anywhere, and looks like potentially another 2 months.
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Perhaps k Mac misunderstood...
but I'm looking for tire thoughts here. I have her quite "square" alignment wise, and considering that the radial pull moves from side to side, I am looking for compliant, round tires with no radial pull issues. Unfortunately, I do not know of another tire that handles those issues as well as the Michelin. Wish there was another. I would like to try the Vreds, but what I keep hearing is great "for the price". I have way too much time and aggravation in this car for it not to be it's best. It looks like that means michelin.
I appreciate the suggestion on the 295/25, but it, like most Michelin tires, is on north American backorder status right now, as is the 275/30/20. I suppose I wait.
I appreciate the suggestion on the 295/25, but it, like most Michelin tires, is on north American backorder status right now, as is the 275/30/20. I suppose I wait.
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I did not like them. My favorite is the federal SS-595. Not sure if they have the size you are looking for, but they are cheap, have better traction than most other tires I have had, and wear well.
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I ran them for a while when I first bought the car. I went through EIGHT tires within a 1-2 year time, having experienced continual sidewall blowouts while driving.
They seem to have really weak sidewalls. Don't run them if you're lowered.
They seem to have really weak sidewalls. Don't run them if you're lowered.
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I don't see...
much alternative except to wait for the Michelins. Another 6-8 weeks, IF they don't go on backorder again.
If you know a retailer that has two 285/25/20 PSS, let me know. I'm in the industry but would be happy just to find two. They don't have to do anything but hand (or ship) them to me....
If you know a retailer that has two 285/25/20 PSS, let me know. I'm in the industry but would be happy just to find two. They don't have to do anything but hand (or ship) them to me....