Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres

tonto kowalski · 18-06-2007, 11:49

I'm needing 4 new tyres for my beloved Fabia vRS & whilst at Bruntingthorpe yesterday the Vredestein marketing people were gushing with praise for their own tyres (quel surprise).
The thing that got my attention though was the Auto Express test,where Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres came out on top.
Does anyone have any experience of these?
I was going to get 4 more Toyo's,but theye came out of the Auto Express test particularly badly.Maybe things have moved on in tyres in the last couple of years.

Decron · 18-06-2007, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonto kowalski

I'm needing 4 new tyres for my beloved Fabia vRS & whilst at Bruntingthorpe yesterday the Vredestein marketing people were gushing with praise for their own tyres (quel surprise).
The thing that got my attention though was the Auto Express test,where Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres came out on top.
Does anyone have any experience of these?
I was going to get 4 more Toyo's,but theye came out of the Auto Express test particularly badly.Maybe things have moved on in tyres in the last couple of years.

I bought Sportracs on the strength of an Auto express test. As a result I will never trust a word they say again.

They were lethal in all conditions apart from bone dry. Bloody dangerous rubber.

skudmissile · 18-06-2007, 12:01

ive just put a set of uniroyal rain sports on my vrs, first impressions are very good.

they are quiet and smooth, grip in the wet is awesome and dry grip is just as good as the t1-r and at 45 quid a corner very cheap too

a big

for the uniroyal rainsports

pete275 · 18-06-2007, 12:51

Another happy Uniroyal rainsport user. Wear and grip are awesome.

Had them on Fab Vrs and Octy Sport 2.0.

skomaz · 18-06-2007, 13:09

Not sure about the Sporttrac's but have the Hytracs on our Fabia and they are an Excellent tyre... extremely stable with good wet and dry grip.

Chrispy · 18-06-2007, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by skudmissile

ive just put a set of uniroyal rain sports on my vrs, first impressions are very good.

they are quiet and smooth, grip in the wet is awesome and dry grip is just as good as the t1-r and at 45 quid a corner very cheap too

a big

for the uniroyal rainsports

ecklad · 19-06-2007, 00:15

go for the Toyo's T1-R , miles better than the T1-S

cheers

Dazz

Wardy · 19-06-2007, 00:25

Price is always a factor of course, but I'd consider the following next time I come to change, in no particular order:

Toyo T1-R
Goodyear F1 GSD-3 (the XL load baring variety)
Uniroyal Rainsport1
Kumho Ecsta KU-31

Steve

skudmissile · 19-06-2007, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Price is always a factor of course, but I'd consider the following next time I come to change, in no particular order:

Toyo T1-R
Goodyear F1 GSD-3 (the XL load baring variety)
Uniroyal Rainsport1
Kumho Ecsta KU-31

Steve

steves got it right there, the thing that rules out the goodyears for me is the price, i am impressed with the uniroyals but will probably try the kumho's next as i have heard some good reports and they are as cheap as chips.

Wardy · 19-06-2007, 00:42

Agree with you about the Goodyears and price. It was only that on my Ibiza, the previous owner had fitted them all round. I didn't have a problem with that

I found them an excellent all-rounder and they wore well too, which surprised me a little, as I expect to pay in that department, for decent grip. No sidewall problems either, that some report. I'm not particularly easy on tyres and they stood up well.

If I have a choice over the next purchase (i.e. don't buy another set of wheels with tyres already fitted!) I'll likely go with whichever is the best deal out of the Toyo/Uniroyal/Kumho choices above. I think they all have good things to offer

Steve

**VRStu** · 19-06-2007, 07:12

I was also quite taken with the Vredstein tyres, they certainly kept that Golf out of trouble all day.

col6821 · 20-06-2007, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by skudmissile

ive just put a set of uniroyal rain sports on my vrs, first impressions are very good.

they are quiet and smooth, grip in the wet is awesome and dry grip is just as good as the t1-r and at 45 quid a corner very cheap too

a big

for the uniroyal rainsports

Apologies for going off topic slightly, but where are these available in 205 45 16 at £45 per corner, that man has my business....

Cheers

Wardy · 20-06-2007, 08:58

Nearest I can see is them on a V-rating for £56 at My Tyres.

Steve

skudmissile · 20-06-2007, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by col6821

Apologies for going off topic slightly, but where are these available in 205 45 16 at £45 per corner, that man has my business....

Cheers

yes they are 205/45 r16 but i only get them at this price a special favour from a supplier from work. even at £56 retail these are still cheap tyres and worth every penny.

i had some more wet action with mine last night and i can safely say thats these beasts live up to their name rainsport.

______
john

18-06-2007, 11:49	#1
tonto kowalski Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 350 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres I'm needing 4 new tyres for my beloved Fabia vRS & whilst at Bruntingthorpe yesterday the Vredestein marketing people were gushing with praise for their own tyres (quel surprise). The thing that got my attention though was the Auto Express test,where Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres came out on top. Does anyone have any experience of these? I was going to get 4 more Toyo's,but theye came out of the Auto Express test particularly badly.Maybe things have moved on in tyres in the last couple of years.

18-06-2007, 12:01	#3
skudmissile Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,184 Thanks: 418 Thanked 181 Times in 163 Posts	Re: Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres ive just put a set of uniroyal rain sports on my vrs, first impressions are very good. they are quiet and smooth, grip in the wet is awesome and dry grip is just as good as the t1-r and at 45 quid a corner very cheap too a big for the uniroyal rainsports __________________ Bored of the volvo already Last edited by skudmissile; 18-06-2007 at 12:13. Reason: spelling

18-06-2007, 12:51	#4
pete275 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: east midlands Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres Another happy Uniroyal rainsport user. Wear and grip are awesome. Had them on Fab Vrs and Octy Sport 2.0.

18-06-2007, 13:09	#5
skomaz Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 874 Thanks: 0 Thanked 38 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres Not sure about the Sporttrac's but have the Hytracs on our Fabia and they are an Excellent tyre... extremely stable with good wet and dry grip. __________________ If everything was as reliable as a VW... My Skoda would be at the bottom of the JD Power tables! Octavia II 2.0 TDi 4x4 Estate and Fabia I 1.9 TDi Estate and Modified Mk1 Mazda MX-5 1.8iS

19-06-2007, 00:15	#7
ecklad Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shamone Mother F*****r Hi Hi Posts: 727 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres go for the Toyo's T1-R , miles better than the T1-S cheers Dazz __________________ Blackadder Quote of the Year ! ( I don't change it often) Blackadder: Baldrick, have you no idea what irony is? Baldrick: Yes, it's like goldy and bronzy only it's made out of iron. 03 reg Magic Black Octavia vRS, standard well apart from, Pagid FR pads, 225x45x17 Toyo Proxies T1-R.

19-06-2007, 00:25	#8
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres Price is always a factor of course, but I'd consider the following next time I come to change, in no particular order: Toyo T1-R Goodyear F1 GSD-3 (the XL load baring variety) Uniroyal Rainsport1 Kumho Ecsta KU-31 Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

19-06-2007, 00:42	#10
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres Agree with you about the Goodyears and price. It was only that on my Ibiza, the previous owner had fitted them all round. I didn't have a problem with that I found them an excellent all-rounder and they wore well too, which surprised me a little, as I expect to pay in that department, for decent grip. No sidewall problems either, that some report. I'm not particularly easy on tyres and they stood up well. If I have a choice over the next purchase (i.e. don't buy another set of wheels with tyres already fitted!) I'll likely go with whichever is the best deal out of the Toyo/Uniroyal/Kumho choices above. I think they all have good things to offer Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

19-06-2007, 07:12	#11
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres I was also quite taken with the Vredstein tyres, they certainly kept that Golf out of trouble all day. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

20-06-2007, 08:58	#13
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres Nearest I can see is them on a V-rating for £56 at My Tyres. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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