Vredestein Sessanta tires on 20" 214 wheels

[hhhm3]

After so many great reviews on the Vredestein Sessanta tires I decided to try them. It is a non-RFT and although it is a lower profile tire (front:275/40/20, Rear:315/35/20) than my 19" Bridgestone Dueler (255/50/19), it does feel slight softer, and slightly more comfortable.

After a month of diving on them I must say I really like the Vredestein Sessanta, very comfortable and quiet ride.
The grip is superior to most or all tires I had before and I had some really nice Z rated performance tires on my old 3 series.
I drove in wet and dry conditions with confidence. I have not driven in the snow with, however I have heard from others who tried them in the snow and said they were good too because the compound of the tires are soft but yet it has good wear rating too.

I recommend them for sure ..
Also the Giugiaro tread design is hot too!

I also carry a small air compressor and Dunlop tire sealant combo in the storage of the truck for emergency in case of flat.
I read reviews able the Slime sealant stuff is very good too.






Review on Vredestein Sessanta:
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vr...c-Sessanta.htm

Also the German sports car magazine Powercar crowned the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta the winner of a test involving eight high-performance summer tires.

[gtiownr]

Great write-up!! I'm sold if I can find some 214s for a good price. Also helps that the rears have an equal or better Load rating as OEM. Found that out searching e-bay ...

[Edge647]

hhhm3 - I see you are from Canada....did you get them up here or in the USA?

I can't seem to find a reseller here.

[Denalio]

Where in Canada are you? I can give a couple of resellers if you want.

[hhhm3]

Originally Posted by Edge647

hhhm3 - I see you are from Canada....did you get them up here or in the USA?

I can't seem to find a reseller here.

Sorry for the late response.
I got them from the US, In California.
The best price I found was from Fairmont Tires, ask for Rich

Fairmount Tire (Retail)
600 W. Slauson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 750-8676

Had them shipped to the nearest UPS store across the board and went over to pick them up.
Think the also ship to Canada too, but I imported them myself to have on brokerage cost. I am near the boarder anyways.

[Edge647]

Originally Posted by hhhm3

Sorry for the late response.
I got them from the US, In California.
The best price I found was from Fairmont Tires, ask for Rich

Fairmount Tire (Retail)
600 W. Slauson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 750-8676

Had them shipped to the nearest UPS store across the board and went over to pick them up.
Think the also ship to Canada too, but I imported them myself to have on brokerage cost. I am near the boarder anyways.

Thanks for the info - got a couple tips on resellers around the GTA here - going to hit them up. Also need to find 214's - got a price from the dealership.

[nynd]

Originally Posted by Edge647

Thanks for the info - got a couple tips on resellers around the GTA here - going to hit them up. Also need to find 214's - got a price from the dealership.

Edge,
Let me know what you find. I will be in the market later on down the road.

[Edge647]

PM'd - cheers.

[LeMansX5]

Vredestein filed for bankruptcy in April and are now owned by some India based company.
Vredestein

[FreddyG]

I'd recommend not using the slime stuff if you've got TPM's (Tire Pressure Monitors) because it'll ruin them.

It gums them up and you'll need new ones.