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Old 07-06-2009, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Trinity Autosport' post='934233' date='Jul 6 2009, 03:26 PM
I think everyone has their preference. I just can't justify spending 1500+ for PS2's. I can almost get 3 SETS of Hankook's for one set of PS2's

But I'ver heard GREAT things about Vrederstein's. The tires are really sticky but doesn't last that long.
Exactly. I've beaten the crap out of my Toyo's in less than 10 months. Had I ordered another set of PS2's in less than a year, my wife would have killed me. However, with the new X5 now the family car and the M5 getting less mileage, I'm tempted to try the PS2's once these T1R's are up.

I drive very aggressive though. I have burn marks all along the edges of my tires. Tire Dressing won't even stick to the edges anymore. If you don't drive aggressive and are more about showboating down the strip with your car, then the PS2's are a total waste.
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Originally Posted by khooger' post='934223' date='Jul 6 2009, 03:18 PM
by the way you can get them here...........
http://www.performanceplustire.com/product...0-19#prodAnchor

hey Thanks, I'll check it out.
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Originally Posted by Trinity Autosport' post='934233' date='Jul 6 2009, 03:26 PM
I think everyone has their preference. I just can't justify spending 1500+ for PS2's. I can almost get 3 SETS of Hankook's for one set of PS2's

But I'ver heard GREAT things about Vrederstein's. The tires are really sticky but doesn't last that long.

Thanks for the advise when I called. My 5 is not a daily driver, however when I do drive her, its like I'm in my cruiser!
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Are you telling me ther's noone on the East coast that sells these???
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Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='934346' date='Jul 6 2009, 04:47 PM
Are you telling me ther's noone on the East coast that sells these???
I ran Vred's on my 528is when I lived in Europe 15+ years ago. I thought they were out of business but maybe someone bigger bought the smaller Dutch company. Anyway they were great tires. Based on some tests I saw I run Ultrac Sessanto (295 and 255 - 19s) on my V12 Ferrari and they are a fantastic upgrade to the stock P-Zeros. Stickier and much better looking - Guigaro design fits Italian in my mind but they have all the right A ratings and such and I imagine if they even last 15k they are a great value. People are buying Chinese and Korean without a problem- don't be afraid of this Euro brand or snobbed into PS2s or othe big names- just make sure they're all A rated and test well.
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I like my Vredstein too, but like mentioned above I don't have anything to compare them to except for the oem run-flats.. my local shop SonicMS can get them for you.. PM - Darwin@SonicMS or call 650.691.9000.. good luck!
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Yep, Vredestein (not VredeRstein) is from Holland. The tires are actually very good. The Ultrac Sessenta gives also a wide look. Go for it
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Originally Posted by myfootsmells' post='934121' date='Jul 6 2009, 01:37 PM
Tires are horrible IMHO. I don't recommend them to my customers.

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Rain is not a problem.
And they're Euro tires, not china made =)
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Thanks for the info. Personally, I'm sticking w/ my Falken/Toyo/Hankook/Pole Position

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Originally Posted by ShadeZeRO' post='934919' date='Jul 7 2009, 02:38 AM
I have'm.
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And they're Euro tires, not china made =)
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Originally Posted by BMWRINO' post='934373' date='Jul 6 2009, 05:22 PM
I like my Vredstein too, but like mentioned above I don't have anything to compare them to except for the oem run-flats.. my local shop SonicMS can get them for you.. PM - Darwin@SonicMS or call 650.691.9000.. good luck!

Thanks for the info, however, he couldn't get them until friday. Then he's got to ship them to me. I needed to have them on by friday. Performance Plus gave me the nod and their prices were great.



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