Tyres: Vredstein vs. Bridgestone

Kearton · 8th January 2010, 23:15

Folks,
I will have to replace my tyres (225/45x18) in the next few weeks. I currently have Vredstein Sessantas and have been considering trying Bridgestone Potenzas next which seem to be highly thought of and are supposed to be a bit quieter. However, I've heard recently that the chances being made to tyre tread patterns to make them quieter tend to make them worse in snowy conditions, and the Sessantas behaved well in snow in the the Peak District last weekend.

Does anyone have experience of both? If so, can they let me know how they compare please?

Cheers,
Kearton

Jules · 8th January 2010, 23:37

Only have good words about Bridgestones and one of the quietest I've experienced on 18" Rims

Kedaha · 9th January 2010, 08:20

I have potenzas on the front, a lot quieter than what they replaced. Seem ok in the snow here, but if you want snow performance - get proper winter tyres imho!

grossebaby · 9th January 2010, 08:40

I love vredestien best tyre for the zt in my experience but have to say i neverspend enough to get the oe conti's, but would be interested in your findings if you go bridestones.

pab · 9th January 2010, 09:04

2diesels has got a set of vredstein's on his car..he rates them.

bridgestones are the business,but expensive.

Typhoon190 · 9th January 2010, 09:48

I had Continental Sport fitted new to my ZT saloon when I bought it in March 07. Did approx 8 000 miles, switching the backs to fronts around half way before I sold it to a guy at work to get my current ZT-T . There wasn't much left on them and he had to change all 4 soon after.

Expensive tyres for only around 10 000 miles and not exactly amazed by their performance.

Personally rate Goodyears. The F1 GSD3 is (or was) an excellent tyre IMHO, but they don't (or didn't) do a 225/45 18.

Also interested to here opinions on these tyres, as the Apex's I bought also had continentals fitted.

Ben :lol:

mikey_32 · 9th January 2010, 10:44

If you've driven on vredestien's you know how good they are, IMHO they're the best unless you've deep enough pockets for Mitchelins, I Vredesteins all round on my car, superb and they last too

backoboy · 9th January 2010, 12:48

Hi everyone, iv'e always had good value out of khumos, the last car i had them on, a peugeot 405sri, iwas getting 30k + out of them (driven very hard). Iv'e 2 on the front of my zt now and am pleased with the performance so far, but i only do about 4k a year in the car now as i have a works van.

peelaaa · 9th January 2010, 17:45

I have vredestein sportrac3 and have great grip in the rain, on ice however, not good but then is any summer tyre?

8th January 2010, 23:15	#1
Kearton Gets stuck in MG ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunny Suffolk Posts: 617 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Tyres: Vredstein vs. Bridgestone Folks, I will have to replace my tyres (225/45x18) in the next few weeks. I currently have Vredstein Sessantas and have been considering trying Bridgestone Potenzas next which seem to be highly thought of and are supposed to be a bit quieter. However, I've heard recently that the chances being made to tyre tread patterns to make them quieter tend to make them worse in snowy conditions, and the Sessantas behaved well in snow in the the Peak District last weekend. Does anyone have experience of both? If so, can they let me know how they compare please? Cheers, Kearton

8th January 2010, 23:37	#2
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Only have good words about Bridgestones and one of the quietest I've experienced on 18" Rims __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

9th January 2010, 09:48	#6
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,704 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	I had Continental Sport fitted new to my ZT saloon when I bought it in March 07. Did approx 8 000 miles, switching the backs to fronts around half way before I sold it to a guy at work to get my current ZT-T . There wasn't much left on them and he had to change all 4 soon after. Expensive tyres for only around 10 000 miles and not exactly amazed by their performance. Personally rate Goodyears. The F1 GSD3 is (or was) an excellent tyre IMHO, but they don't (or didn't) do a 225/45 18. Also interested to here opinions on these tyres, as the Apex's I bought also had continentals fitted. Ben :lol: Last edited by Typhoon190; 9th January 2010 at 09:50..

9th January 2010, 10:44	#7
mikey_32 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer 02 club se cdt remapped Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cannock South Staffs Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If you've driven on vredestien's you know how good they are, IMHO they're the best unless you've deep enough pockets for Mitchelins, I Vredesteins all round on my car, superb and they last too __________________

9th January 2010, 12:48	#8
backoboy Loves to post mg zt 2.0 cdti 135+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hucknall, nottinghamshire Posts: 313 Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	ttres: vredstein vs bridgestone Hi everyone, iv'e always had good value out of khumos, the last car i had them on, a peugeot 405sri, iwas getting 30k + out of them (driven very hard). Iv'e 2 on the front of my zt now and am pleased with the performance so far, but i only do about 4k a year in the car now as i have a works van.

9th January 2010, 08:20	#3
Kedaha Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 500 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I have potenzas on the front, a lot quieter than what they replaced. Seem ok in the snow here, but if you want snow performance - get proper winter tyres imho!

9th January 2010, 08:40	#4
grossebaby Gets stuck in SUBARU LEGACY DIESEL Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 508 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love vredestien best tyre for the zt in my experience but have to say i neverspend enough to get the oe conti's, but would be interested in your findings if you go bridestones.

9th January 2010, 09:04	#5
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	2diesels has got a set of vredstein's on his car..he rates them. bridgestones are the business,but expensive.

9th January 2010, 17:45	#9
peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	I have vredestein sportrac3 and have great grip in the rain, on ice however, not good but then is any summer tyre?

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