Inexpensive Tires
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08-20-2007, 11:59 AM
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Inexpensive Tires
I just picked up a backup set of Vredestien's. So far I really like these tires, nice stiff sidewall, good wear characteristics, at a price that is great.
235/35/ZR19 - $165 each
295/30/ZR19 - $205 each
The place I bought them from is here in Los Angeles, (818) 340-9444, Samantha runs the show. They have many of the standard sizes. I have no affiliation with these people, just a good set of tires for cheap.
235/35/ZR19 - $165 each
295/30/ZR19 - $205 each
The place I bought them from is here in Los Angeles, (818) 340-9444, Samantha runs the show. They have many of the standard sizes. I have no affiliation with these people, just a good set of tires for cheap.
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08-20-2007, 01:15 PM
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I have been looking at these just this morning at tirebyweb.com and the fronts were $306 rears were $442. I see these are not the OEM size. Do they match in diameter front to rear? Also, did that include mounting and balance?
Last edited by porschedude996T; 08-20-2007 at 01:20 PM.
#3
08-20-2007, 03:30 PM
These are a good option for tool around tires. Go do some aggressive driving on the street (i.e. mountain run) and give us some feedback
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08-20-2007, 04:21 PM
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Would love to hear how they perform.....
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08-20-2007, 05:46 PM
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08-20-2007, 05:59 PM
I need to replace all four on my 996tt and would love to hear about some viable options as well. I think that I want to go up to 305's or 315's if I can in the rear with stock size wheels.
#9
08-20-2007, 06:14 PM
Originally Posted by damon@tirerack
Would love to hear how they perform.....
I need a new set as well and this thread came just as I was looking.
I have a set of cup tires set of hoosiers and just need around town tires.
want reliable but not the cost of michelin for standard nonperformance driving.
Is there such a tire in your opinion?
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08-20-2007, 07:39 PM
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Heres my two cent on Vredestien. I have not tracked these tires, but have run them very hard on canyons like Mulholland here in the Santa Monica mountians. I have had Potenza's that I took of when I went to 19", and Contential conti's, both fine tires to use as a comparison.
To me, the have a very firm sidewall, no ballooning. The composition is very tacky, and from other I have talked to, they last. The fastest I have had them is about a buck and a quarter, and I feel confident in much higher speeds. To me, they are a great sport tire. In addition, to me, they are a good looking tire. IMHO.
To me, the have a very firm sidewall, no ballooning. The composition is very tacky, and from other I have talked to, they last. The fastest I have had them is about a buck and a quarter, and I feel confident in much higher speeds. To me, they are a great sport tire. In addition, to me, they are a good looking tire. IMHO.
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08-21-2007, 07:24 AM
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08-21-2007, 02:48 PM
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Heres a close-up photo, they have a great looking sidewall,IMHO.
I just picked them up. They are new tires, not blems, and had I known, I would have saved myself a drive over, they have very cheap shipping rates.
I just picked them up. They are new tires, not blems, and had I known, I would have saved myself a drive over, they have very cheap shipping rates.
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08-21-2007, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Alpha
Damon -- speaking of "inexpensive tires", how do you like the Kumhos that you carry for the stock 18 inch sizes for regular street (non-track) driving?