Vrdestein Ultrac Sessanta anyone???
Aug 20, 2008, 02:25 PM
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Vrdestein Ultrac Sessanta anyone???
Anyone have any experience with them? Have heard they were great and thanks to the human stains that comprise Discount Tire I need replacements for my BFG KDW2's.
Vredestein video
Josh
Vredestein video
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Aug 21, 2008, 09:25 AM
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Here's their site with some info on the tire:
My question is can any of our Vendors get them? I have found them for $634 shipped for a full set of them in 255/40/17 so that's the price to beat. As usual I'd prefer to keep business within the community but can't seem to find these amongst any of our vendors...
Josh
My question is can any of our Vendors get them? I have found them for $634 shipped for a full set of them in 255/40/17 so that's the price to beat. As usual I'd prefer to keep business within the community but can't seem to find these amongst any of our vendors...
Josh
Aug 21, 2008, 10:03 AM
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I've never heard of them. Are they supposed to compete with RE01Rs, Dunlop Star Specs, etc??? Or are they like FK-452s (luxury UHPs)?
Added this from their website...
The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta is the newest ace in the Ultra High Performance (UHP) segment. The Sessanta is based on the strong points of the Ultrac series and has been optimised even further to give very good steering and handling characteristics. Giugiaro Design has given the Ultrac Sessanta an innovative design, with a line pattern that clearly shows that performance comes first. The name Sessanta refers to the sixty years of Vredestein's existence in Enschede. In tribute to Vredestein's unique collaborative partnership with Giugiaro Design, "sixty" will be written in Italian: sessanta.
Parametric design - from the drawing board to the shelf
The Ultrac Sessanta is designed parametrically. This means that the tread construction, shape and contours are optimised for every size using mathematical formulae based on design parameters. Each size of the Ultrac Sessanta therefore offers maximum design quality.
Added this from their website...
The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta is the newest ace in the Ultra High Performance (UHP) segment. The Sessanta is based on the strong points of the Ultrac series and has been optimised even further to give very good steering and handling characteristics. Giugiaro Design has given the Ultrac Sessanta an innovative design, with a line pattern that clearly shows that performance comes first. The name Sessanta refers to the sixty years of Vredestein's existence in Enschede. In tribute to Vredestein's unique collaborative partnership with Giugiaro Design, "sixty" will be written in Italian: sessanta.
Parametric design - from the drawing board to the shelf
The Ultrac Sessanta is designed parametrically. This means that the tread construction, shape and contours are optimised for every size using mathematical formulae based on design parameters. Each size of the Ultrac Sessanta therefore offers maximum design quality.
Aug 21, 2008, 11:46 AM
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i've got a friend with an M3 that swears by these tires. after riding in his car i noticed that they have good grip and there is hardly any road noise.
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Aug 25, 2008, 03:19 PM
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(jjm4life typing on a friends computer) i met one of the vice presidents a few months ago, big german sounding guy, forgot his name. he was trying to sell me on them when he saw my car having kkdw2 mounted. aparently they are more of a touring tire, so.. m3 for sure. i have been told they make a great winter tire
Aug 25, 2008, 04:28 PM
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Don't think these are so much the ones you're thinking of jjm4life. They are marketed as an ultra high performance tire with many things other than just summer needs in mind. They do however make several different winter specific tires. I've read reviews now by everyone from rsx guys, to m3,c5, c6, z06, to supra owners praising this one.
Gotta say, after running two sets of kdw2's for about 4 years now I'm ready for a change from this heavy, loud rubber.
Gotta say, after running two sets of kdw2's for about 4 years now I'm ready for a change from this heavy, loud rubber.
Aug 25, 2008, 05:21 PM
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Last I had looked they looked to be back ordered for longer than I could wait and I feel like trying something few have on the evo hehe 
The star spec does sound awesome in every light according to Neal though. Just getting ocd in my research this time around 
The star spec does sound awesome in every light according to Neal though. Just getting ocd in my research this time around
Sep 6, 2008, 06:34 AM
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Ok so I'm getting ready for work and have little time. The only thing I can say right now is that I haven't smiled this much since the stock Advan A046's were on the car 
No exaggeration guys, these tires just don't stop. Sidwalls have no give, ride comfort is better than anything I've experienced, and they are SILENT on every road condition and speed I've put them through.
No exaggeration guys, these tires just don't stop. Sidwalls have no give, ride comfort is better than anything I've experienced, and they are SILENT on every road condition and speed I've put them through.
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Ok so I'm getting ready for work and have little time. The only thing I can say right now is that I haven't smiled this much since the stock Advan A046's were on the car No exaggeration guys, these tires just don't stop. Sidwalls have no give, ride comfort is better than anything I've experienced, and they are SILENT on every road condition and speed I've put them through.
No exaggeration guys, these tires just don't stop. Sidwalls have no give, ride comfort is better than anything I've experienced, and they are SILENT on every road condition and speed I've put them through.
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