Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta on 20's

[X5Flyboy]

I used to run Vredesteins on my '75 280Z - excellent wet traction, quiet, great traction, even good wear - Road & Track did a bunch of tire tests back in the 70's and Vredestein came in 1st for wet traction, 2nd for dry traction, 2nd overall because of wear & price

just put Latitudes on, my Diamari rears were not available - more worried about wet traction since I spend more time in the southeast. I should have looked into more options, but my local Michelin dealer has always given me great service & price (& says please/thank you to his workers), so I like to support these kinds of businesses

Great pics & fabulous finish!

[PompeyGirl]

It seems there are 2 mixed reviews of these tyres, see 2nd reply here. Let us know if your fuel consumption takes a hit and if they tram-line at all......

[KingX5]

I have them, I really like them. This month makes one year of having them on my vehicle and they have and are still performing great. Last year I was tempted to put on Toyo Proxies, like many of the members on the forum. But I decided to give them a try, I am still amazed even after a year of use they are still so quiet and the stopping power is great, even in the rain. And yes they look very cool too!

[Oh2quick]

Originally Posted by KingX5

I have them, I really like them. This month makes one year of having them on my vehicle and they have and are still performing great. Last year I was tempted to put on Toyo Proxies, like many of the members on the forum. But I decided to give them a try, I am still amazed even after a year of use they are still so quiet and the stopping power is great, even in the rain. And yes they look very cool too!

How many miles you got on these tires now after a year ? and I guess Im not familar with the term tram-lining wth? can I get a definition?

[KingX5]

I have put on about 15k miles on them so far. Im not familar with the term tram-lining wth either, maybe some one can educate me as well as to the definition.

[PompeyGirl]

Originally Posted by KingX5

I have put on about 15k miles on them so far. Im not familar with the term tram-lining wth either, maybe some one can educate me as well as to the definition.

If you drive over say raised or painted lines the tyres kind of follow the line like a rail track line which makes a not so nice feel and could be a bit scary - hence the term "tram-line"

[corima]

This is exactly what my Diamaris do. Awful tires. Absolute junk. I have been watching the Vredestiens for some time now. Waiting for reviews. Ordered my new set yesterday. Cant wait to replace the Diamaris.

[zerochief]

Originally Posted by Sweetbimmer

keep us posted when you get them please......

I really like these tires so far - had them for only 24 hours:

[Sweetbimmer]

Nice, got any more pics?

Is your X lowered????

[zerochief]

Originally Posted by Sweetbimmer

Nice, got any more pics?
Is your X lowered????

I'll upload more pics soon
The dealer set my air suspension a bit below spec and I have the Intrax module installed: http://www.x5world.com/x5-e53-forum/...ghlight=intrax