Given
97%
while driving a
Audi S6
(245/40 R18)
on
a combination of roads
for 300
spirited miles
I do a lot of research when I buy tires , I looked all around for a premium summer tire which would be suitable for my driving style, and for the condition of the roads in my country - Eastern Europe. I looked at the PilotSport 5, ContiSportContact 7 , Eagle F1 Assymetric - all of which have a very high rating overrall, but I felt that they weren't suitable for the road conditions - lots of bumps ,cracks on the roads, patches and lets never forget about the potholes. They say the PS5 doesn't really absorb much of the bumps and has a low aquaplaning score, which doesn't do the job for me. I need to know that when im overtaking on country roads, or if I hit a pothole in the city im not going to bend my rims all the time. Same goes for the ContiSportContact 7 which this year is a banger and is the tire I would have chosen between the two, but with those large blocks on the tread + UUHP rating I also felt that it was too dedicated for good and even roads. I kept searching for a premuim tire more suitable for driving fast over these uneven roads. I had heard good things about Vredestein from people in my country which are competent about what they are talking about, so I looked at their current tires ,saw that they had a brand new model and decided to give them a try, they were also 20-30% cheaper than other premium tires. Upon arrival, touching the tires they feel that they are of an excellent rubber compound; they have a good , solid feel to them and overrall superb quality product. Made in The Netherlands! How's that for quality control! They also make them in Hungary however keep in mind.
The tires feel great, they do exactly what I wanted from them , even coming from winter tires - the ride quality and comfort improved, braking increased significantly and grip is through the roof .The ride itself is superb for summer tires, they feel soft and bouncy at low speed while at higher speeds they feel firm and planted to the ground, unlike my previous summer tires which felt as if I was going to bounce and fly off the road if I hit dent. These tires have MEAT they feel PREMIUM. Dry grip is superb and when pushed hard they almost don't squeal they just stick to the road, really no comments on dry grip. Wet grip feels super solid but I don't push my car in wet conditions. When pushed in the corners grip is more than enough to feel comfortable going fast around it, I dont feel any issues, and I drive hard.
I just have to emphasize the ride comfort and solid feel of these tires. Definitely going to look into getting a pair of winter tires from Vredestein.
