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RE: Re: RE: tyres for rs6

Post by bigjocky » Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:01 pm

well cost isn't an issue so is the goodyear the choice???

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Post by MoRS6+ » Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:11 pm

bigjocky wrote:well cost isn't an issue so is the goodyear the choice???
It's a bit subjective really. Some say Vreds, others say Goodyears (and some neither!). I personally have only tried the Vreds so cannot provide a comparison between those and the Goodyears. I'd wait for a few more replies to make a more informed decision.

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Post by HYFR » Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:12 pm

Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta all the way

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Post by Rupert » Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:14 pm

Cost isn't an issue with most of us.

Just because something is more expensive does not mean it is better.

Dunlop SP9000 XL were standard fit on many RS6s, they were more expensive than the Vreds, and vastly inferior both in terms of wet grip and wear on the inside edge.

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RE: Re: RE: tyres for rs6

Post by bigjocky » Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:39 pm

True, but defo won't de buying Dunlop, ha!!!

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Post by Daveperc » Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:56 pm

I've run P Zero's, PS 2's, Dunlop and Vreds over the past three years.

Vred's have been substantially the best, and the cheapest. If they wern't around I'd probably go back to the PS 2's, but at £100 a corner more, I'd need some convincing!

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RE: Re: RE: tyres for rs6

Post by bigjocky » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:07 pm

Thanks Dave.

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Post by Shoppinit » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:14 pm

Nicely resumed, Dave. Not bad for a man old who wears panties and bras :)

I'll try the vreds next time round.
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Post by philroach » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:22 pm

just having 4 vreds fitted today , standard 35 profile , and new tyre pressure monitors all round , !!!!
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RE: Re: RE: tyres for rs6

Post by bigjocky » Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:22 pm

let me know how they feel!!

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Post by GregR1 » Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:42 pm

A vote for Continental Contisport 2s here :)

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Post by Cornishmoocher » Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:38 pm

Personally, I think the conti's were the most dangerous tyres I ever had the mis fortune to have on my car. They lasted 1000 miles before i binned them. Ok in the dry but in the wet, lethal. Not what I wanted when my wife and daughter are in the car more than me. Sorry!

Pzero's again were great in the dry but shocking in the wet or damp greasy conditions. I did a 360 on the M6 at 50mph in a rainstorm.....

I have not tried the vreds, but have heard all good stuff. I use and have used now3 sets of the F1 eagles Assy's and they are great. No complaints at all. loads of wet grip, spleen removing grip in the the dry, and when hot on "track" days just unbelievable...... You back out before the car.......

Just make sure you give them time to warm up before unleashing 500 odd hp, otherwise you look a cock.....
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Post by Daveperc » Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:49 pm

You can tell this is a boys forum - in the space of two pages we've managed to cover bra and panties, a velour suit, KY jelly and loads of rubber!

Makes me feel young again!! :rocker: :jump: :sleeping_2:

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Post by bigjocky » Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:21 pm

ha ha,,,,, are we sad or what?????? ha ha ha

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Post by ecain63 » Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:47 pm

Im in the process of moving from PZero's to Vreds so i'll give an update when it happens. Ive heard good things and they have alot to live upto after a good year on the PZero's. Another point on the Vreds is that they may have a longer life than other tyres but i have yet to find out. Any takers?
My PZero's lasted 10k (with another 2k still on them i reckon). What will Vreds manage?
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