Just ordered new tires - Vredestein Sessanta

dzenno · 02-12-2010, 10:40 PM

Spent about 3-4 days browsing heavily on various forums for tires..Used to run GY Eagle F1s, great tires but too expensive as I burn through them quickly and they don't have great thread wear rating...then I had General Exclaim UHPs and really like the bang for the buck I got with those and they're really great as daily driver tires...i actually did my best 1/4 mile run on these, better than what I did on my goodyears...i know ppl will bash me for saying this about these tires BUT I really didn't have any bad experience whatsoever...and now was the time to buy a new set...I almost decided to go for Generals again but decided to search a bit and see if anything new came out...

They're called Vredestein Sessanta...Not new on the market, BUT these tires seem to be AMAZING when looking at all the great reviews they're getting everywhere on the net as well as various magazines...I can't wait to mount them on my new VMR VB3s coming in a 2-3 weeks...

For price, I found the best deal at:

performanceplustire.com

Here's some discussion on them from the G35 guys:

http://www.g35driver.com/forums/whee...ome-tires.html

Kid Eh · 02-12-2010, 11:41 PM

A little cheaper here.

http://www.groupawheels.com/Catalog....0-cdaced37dba8

SoCali E36 · 02-13-2010, 12:03 AM

please write up a review when you mount them. i have seen and heard about these wheels. please pay a little extra attention to how the sidewalls are on them. like if they are too soft too weak.

Amir87 · 02-13-2010, 12:45 AM

Nice! I got my Sessanta's from the same place.

They are the best tire's I've ever driven on. They can even handle some light snow on roads, as there was some on roads today. They hook really good, and incredible in the rain.

Can't go wrong with these tires.

dzenno · 02-13-2010, 06:52 AM

Not cheaper in the sizes I got..

twinturboa51 · 02-13-2010, 11:05 AM

theres a local dealer by me that carries them, im getting a set if sping eve comes aound

twinturboa51 · 02-13-2010, 11:07 AM

ya my r button doesnt work unless i slam it

._. · 02-13-2010, 11:20 AM

I just mounted these as well, from the same place, insane grip. Wet traction is awesome as well, drove through some heavy rain last night and it felt as if the roads were dry. I got 245 up front and 275 in the rear.

shoes · 02-13-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by r45t4m4n

I just mounted these as well, from the same place, insane grip. Wet traction is awesome as well, drove through some heavy rain last night and it felt as if the roads were dry. I got 245 up front and 275 in the rear.

Is this on an E92? Any rubbing with these sizes?

dzenno · 02-13-2010, 12:03 PM

These are going on my e90. No rubbing but not sure about e92..can't wait to test them out

._. · 02-13-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoes

Is this on an E92? Any rubbing with these sizes?

No its an E90.

Vudoo4u2 · 02-13-2010, 08:02 PM

getting my 2nd set in march

drove for 18k-20k on them...fantastic

Chefcg1 · 02-13-2010, 08:03 PM

General exclaime 275 rubbed on my e92. I dropped down to 265's and no rubbing now. The rubbing wasn't bad, but over big dips in the road and bumps you could hear it hit. Just not worth the 5 tenths of an inch to me in width gains to run the 275's. I’m planning on getting the Vredteins on my next set and would like to see what you think compared to the generals.

Vudoo4u2 · 02-13-2010, 08:09 PM

vreds cannot be compared to generals

I had generals first...they are garbage...

when you roll around for the first time on the vreds you will wonder why you ever subjected yourself to the generals

Kid Eh · 02-13-2010, 08:36 PM

How do you think they compare to the Continental DW? Anyone have experience with both?

phistyle · 02-13-2010, 09:33 PM

would love to see how these compares to the hankook v12's....

Amir87 · 02-14-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

vreds cannot be compared to generals

I had generals first...they are garbage...

when you roll around for the first time on the vreds you will wonder why you ever subjected yourself to the generals

+1

Couldn't agree more.

06Arctic · 02-14-2010, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dzenno

These are going on my e90. No rubbing but not sure about e92..can't wait to test them out

What wheel and tire sizes? Thanks!

06Arctic · 02-14-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r45t4m4n

No its an E90.

Can you tell me what is your wheel and tire sizes?? thanks thinking about putting them on new VMR wheels (19)

dzenno · 02-14-2010, 10:59 AM

I wouldn't say generals are garbage at all..I went from GY eagle f1 to these and I was very satisfied using them as street tires, not tracking...I actually did my best ever 1/4 run on generals (275/30/19) so I have to say I liked them very much especially for the price..

Vredesteins I'm getting are 245/35/19 and 275/30/19

Temonio · 02-14-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phistyle

would love to see how these compares to the hankook v12's....

I'm curious about this myself

shoes · 02-14-2010, 12:26 PM

From what I've read, the Vreds have a very stiff sidewall, even moreso than the PS2's, whereas the Hankooks have a very soft sidewall compared to both.
This should lead to better handling at the cost of comfort with the Vreds I would assume.

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dzenno Banned 273 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	Just ordered new tires - Vredestein Sessanta - performanceplustire.com Spent about 3-4 days browsing heavily on various forums for tires..Used to run GY Eagle F1s, great tires but too expensive as I burn through them quickly and they don't have great thread wear rating...then I had General Exclaim UHPs and really like the bang for the buck I got with those and they're really great as daily driver tires...i actually did my best 1/4 mile run on these, better than what I did on my goodyears...i know ppl will bash me for saying this about these tires BUT I really didn't have any bad experience whatsoever...and now was the time to buy a new set...I almost decided to go for Generals again but decided to search a bit and see if anything new came out... They're called Vredestein Sessanta...Not new on the market, BUT these tires seem to be AMAZING when looking at all the great reviews they're getting everywhere on the net as well as various magazines...I can't wait to mount them on my new VMR VB3s coming in a 2-3 weeks... For price, I found the best deal at: performanceplustire.com Here's some discussion on them from the G35 guys: http://www.g35driver.com/forums/whee...ome-tires.html
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._. Colonel 74 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (15)	I just mounted these as well, from the same place, insane grip. Wet traction is awesome as well, drove through some heavy rain last night and it felt as if the roads were dry. I got 245 up front and 275 in the rear.
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dzenno Banned 273 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	These are going on my e90. No rubbing but not sure about e92..can't wait to test them out
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Chefcg1 Major 69 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC iTrader: (6)	General exclaime 275 rubbed on my e92. I dropped down to 265's and no rubbing now. The rubbing wasn't bad, but over big dips in the road and bumps you could hear it hit. Just not worth the 5 tenths of an inch to me in width gains to run the 275's. I’m planning on getting the Vredteins on my next set and would like to see what you think compared to the generals. __________________ 2008 335i coupe AW 6AT, RB Turbos, PROcede 2.5 V5, Alpina Flash, Injen Intake, VK MW DP . Helix IC, Vishnu PnP Meth(M10 nozzel), M3 sides, OEM Aero Lip, VMR V710 Midnight Blue, LUX H8, HID Fogs, M3 front bits, D2 Coilovers, Whiteline Rear Bushing inserts, Custom M3 Steering Wheel, Cyba scoops, M2 Performance Exhaust
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dzenno Banned 273 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	I wouldn't say generals are garbage at all..I went from GY eagle f1 to these and I was very satisfied using them as street tires, not tracking...I actually did my best ever 1/4 run on generals (275/30/19) so I have to say I liked them very much especially for the price.. Vredesteins I'm getting are 245/35/19 and 275/30/19
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shoes Captain 25 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 07 BSM E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	From what I've read, the Vreds have a very stiff sidewall, even moreso than the PS2's, whereas the Hankooks have a very soft sidewall compared to both. This should lead to better handling at the cost of comfort with the Vreds I would assume. __________________
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