Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Reviews - Page 15
Given 97%
while driving a
Audi TT
(225/40 R18 W)
on a combination of roads
for 21,000 spirited miles
Superb tire from an unknown brand wet, dry grip is excellent and the wear rate superb!
Sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh stop giving these tires such a good rating! As when these were first released, since then prices have steadily crept up!
Sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh stop giving these tires such a good rating! As when these were first released, since then prices have steadily crept up!
Given 95%
while driving a
BMW 530D
(275/30 R19 V)
on mostly motorways
for 150,000 spirited miles
Drive a BMW 5 series which likes to rip through tires..recently added front to match back and i am blown away how good these are?? i am not joking where i say wet grip is nearly as good as dry grip? Some peopple say these are a mid range tire but these knock the conti's BMW fit the car with? Early signs on wear is fab, will buy again and certinly recommend? Well done Vredestein.
Given 87%
while driving a
Nissan 350z
(245/45 R18 W)
on a combination of roads
for 1,000 spirited miles
I saw a few reviews of this tire for the 350z knocking about the web as I was looking to replace my stock rear bridgestones. Although I had never heard of this tire make I went for it after reading pretty good things.
For the first 300/400ish miles they were like candle wax. I had to be really soft with them as the rear end felt like it was about to fly out all the time. Starting from lights I had to crawl away to stop them slipping.
Even after this rocky start of a wear in period things really started to pick up.
The dry grip is amazing.
My 350z is modded to about 370bhp and even with traction control off and gunning the engine it's hard to get the wheels to really spin now. Dry grip and breakaway is far better than the bridgestones hands down.
Cornering in the dry is decent, I find a TINY bit more tire roll then the bridgestones but you only notice it if you are hammering it.
The wet grip is unreal.
Honestly after the tires heat up a little you just can't fault it for the price. Out of all the cars I have had the only other tire with the same wet grip has been the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's and they are twice the price.
Overall an amazing tire and an excellent price. I had mine installed for ?131 per tire/fitted which is cheaper than even putting stock bridgestones back on.
On a sidenote the tread pattern looks really nice on the car too.
For the first 300/400ish miles they were like candle wax. I had to be really soft with them as the rear end felt like it was about to fly out all the time. Starting from lights I had to crawl away to stop them slipping.
Even after this rocky start of a wear in period things really started to pick up.
The dry grip is amazing.
My 350z is modded to about 370bhp and even with traction control off and gunning the engine it's hard to get the wheels to really spin now. Dry grip and breakaway is far better than the bridgestones hands down.
Cornering in the dry is decent, I find a TINY bit more tire roll then the bridgestones but you only notice it if you are hammering it.
The wet grip is unreal.
Honestly after the tires heat up a little you just can't fault it for the price. Out of all the cars I have had the only other tire with the same wet grip has been the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's and they are twice the price.
Overall an amazing tire and an excellent price. I had mine installed for ?131 per tire/fitted which is cheaper than even putting stock bridgestones back on.
On a sidenote the tread pattern looks really nice on the car too.
Given 80%
while driving a
Honda Civic Type S
(225/45 R17)
on mostly country roads
for 14,000 spirited miles
very impressive tire. grips very well in wet or the dry. much more progressive handing and breakaway in comparison to Eagle F1's and an all round better tire. swapped now to bridgstone re050 tires and are very similar in performance
Given 93%
while driving a
Mazda 6
(225/40 R18 W)
on a combination of roads
for 500 average miles
Im impress by how quiet these tires are. Havent had them for long so i cant give a complete review, but the impression so far is all good. Great grip on dry and wet! No surprises... and i will definitly by them again.
Given 80%
while driving a
Audi 3.2 A3
(225/40 R18)
on mostly country roads
for 10,000 spirited miles
I bought a full set of these after knowing how good the other vredestein range has been on my previous cars. They gave absolute grip in absolute all conditions. Under heavy breaking they do sound like they are going to lock at anytime (like wheel bearings) but never done. Supprised by how good these were in the snow after dropping the tire pressures to 25psi alround.
These tires are ultimate performance tires and I used to drive like I stole the car but 7000 miles for rears and 10000 for fronts was a bit excessive. I really don't think other types would have lasted longer. Even with my execessive wear I would not use anything else.
These tires are ultimate performance tires and I used to drive like I stole the car but 7000 miles for rears and 10000 for fronts was a bit excessive. I really don't think other types would have lasted longer. Even with my execessive wear I would not use anything else.
Given 100%
while driving a
Honda Civic Type R
(225/45 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 30,000 spirited miles
I thought this was a budget tire with a fancy tread pattern.............. was so wrong in the end and surprised! fantastic in the dry and especially in the wet, nice stiff sidewalls for good cornering and tread that wears well and the price of this tire is so competitive puts so called premium brands to shame! Its almost half price of the premium competetion and better than most I tried this includes Eagle F1A, Continental CSC3 etc!
Given 100%
while driving a
BMW 120d
(225/45 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 28,000 spirited miles
At half price of Micehllin PS2 and very similar performance to them also you simply cant go wrong, superb tire from Vredestein!
Given 90%
while driving a
Audi A4 Avante 2.0ltr tdi
(235/40 R19 W)
on a combination of roads
for 1,500 spirited miles
After suffering a neck/shoulder injury which meant complete resting etc put me out of work since May 09,I had to look around for a set of tires to replace my Michelin PS2s.Not feeling particularly 'flush'[no income being self employed]I decided on the Sessanter because of the very atractive price and also the look of it. Glad I made the choice I did!At just under ?400 for the set,fitted/balanced,I really am rather impressed,excellent dry grip with grip/traction way above that of my beloved PS2s in rain or snow.Only thing I do find is the difference in grip between left a right hand corners,only a very marginal difference that makes me think that if this tire were made in a Left and Right hand mould instead of the 'uniform' single mould,I feel sure this annomoly would be dialed out.Still an outstanding tire though,go back to PS2s? No chance!
Given 87%
while driving a
Volkswagen GOLF MK5 R32 3.2 V6 4MOTION
(225/40 R18 W)
on mostly country roads
for 1,000 spirited miles
These tires replaced the shocking fk452's that were on car when i purchased it.Iknow they had good reviews but that must have been from deaf people!noise under braking was shocking,etc,etc.ANYWAY!the change was a revelation,quiet,grippy in dry and as good as most in the wet.the main thing is the feedback,i now feel back in control and feel i can push her as hard as i like into bends and not mess my pants in the process.Good price too,?84:95 each from CAMSKILL.Wear is not looking bad so far.ALONG WITH EDAM,TULIPS,AND THE BICYCLE,ANOTHER GREAT THING ABOUT THE DUTCH-VREDESTIEN!!
Given 97%
while driving a
Citroën C5
(/ R)
on a combination of roads
for 500 spirited miles
Replaced front Michelin Primacys with Sessantas last week on my big diesel C6. An immense improvement, particularly steering feel and response. Also much quieter than Michelins. Do check inflation pressures, as Michelin recommend 25psi for Primacys wheras Vredstien website recommends 35psi for Sessantas.
Given 93%
while driving a
Jaguar S Type 2.7D
(245/40 R18 W)
on a combination of roads
for 2,000 spirited miles
The Ultrac Sessanta's replaced the dreadful accelera tires that came on the rear axle of the car which has P zero assymetrico on the front, the change has been a revelation Grip comfort and feel has been much improved and they are certainly quieter than the P Zero's and given that the Jag is rear wheel drive they are wearing much better than the Pirelli's. There was however one road surface where they nade quite a strange noise. All in all great tire and great value.