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Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« on: 10 February 2008, 12:57 »
Rather than hijack another thread I thought it best to start an new one on these tyres.

hufcforpromotion has them on his new Ed30 but it's early days for a review. I had the chance of trying them out on my own GTI at Bruntingthorpe last year but didn't have time - I wish I had made time now! They have a very unusual tread pattern, slightly reminiscent of the excellent Goodyear F1's (non assymetric).





Here is some info I have found:

Ultra-High Performance Radial
 
The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta is the newest ace in the Ultra High Performance (UHP) segment. The Sessanta is based on the strong points of the Ultrac series and has been optimised even further to give very good steering and handling characteristics. Giugiaro Design has given the Ultrac Sessanta an innovative design, with a line pattern that clearly shows that performance comes first.

Parametric design - from the drawing board to the shelf. The Ultrac Sessanta is designed parametrically. This means that the tread construction, shape and contours are optimised for every size using mathematical formulae based on design parameters. Each size of the Ultrac Sessanta therefore offers maximum design quality.

Our Design Centre uses its enormous creativity to design treads. Co-operation with third parties offers a constant stream of fresh impulses. The partnership with the Italian Company Giugiaro Design for the development of the Sportrac serves as a shining example.

The name Sessanta refers to the sixty years of Vredestein's existence in Enschede. In tribute to Vredestein's unique collaborative partnership with Giugiaro Design, "sixty" will be written in Italian: sessanta.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

- Innovative design and sophisticated line pattern give excellent performance and unique appearance.

- Handling Tuned Tread Compound (HTTC) Gives extremely high tracking power, allowing faster cornering and measured correction of the car is possible on bends.

- HTS+ (Handling Tuned Sidewall) principle with robust outer shoulders and sturdy sidewalls allows a very direct steering feel Optimal contact with the road surface.

- Two rayon carcass layers make the tyre stable and sturdy during handling. Maximum resistance to lateral forces, and stays more controllable in the most critical situations.

- Treadwear - 280 Traction - AA Temperature - A


They should be fitted as shown and so that the text "INNER SIDE" on the tyre wall is not visible when on the car. They are an "Assymetric" treaded tyre.


 
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Re: Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« Reply #1 on: 10 February 2008, 13:31 »
got these on mine...veruy soft compund to touch and stick like sh1t on a blanket....not sure they will last too long though...will let you know...

so far, so very very good. i gave 100 quid a corner.

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Re: Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2008, 13:35 »
....So, no probs in the wet?
 
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Re: Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2008, 17:41 »
....So, no probs in the wet?
 

They're supposed to be pretty good in the wet too, leaving other tyres "in their wake " according to EVO   :smiley:

Coming a highly comendable 2nd place in this years EVO tyre tests scoring an overall 95.3%, the Ultrac Sessanta was the choice of both EVO testers, Jethro Bovingdon and John Barker, on the road being praised for their absorbent, quiet ride and smooth, nicely detailed steering.

From EVO's wet handling test
'it was the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta that proved the tester's favourite. "Superb," said Bovingdon. "Heavy steering but backed up by strong turn-in and the ability to give more bite if you need it. Very good traction"'

From EVO's aquaplane testing
'In the straight line test, the majority of the tyres are within 5% of the Dunlop's performance, but on the wetted curve the spread is much higher, though this is largely due to an exceptional performance from the Vredestein. A star performer in the wet handling tests, the 'Giugiaro Design' Ultrac Sessanta leaves the rest in it's wake, the Bridgestone being the best of the rest some 17% down."

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Re: Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2008, 17:52 »
....Thanks, JonnyG - Very useful and interesting info :smiley:.
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Re: Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2008, 21:18 »
....So, no probs in the wet?
 
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no problems at all....fookin good tyre i'd say...and cheap as well.

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Re: Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« Reply #6 on: 10 February 2008, 21:32 »
Nice looking treads :wink:

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Re: Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« Reply #7 on: 10 February 2008, 22:18 »
i dont think i could stand the tred lookin odd on either side, would drive me crazy.. lol
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Re: Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« Reply #8 on: 10 February 2008, 22:43 »
i dont think i could stand the tred lookin odd on either side, would drive me crazy.. lol

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder :shocked:

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Re: Vredestein Sessanta Tyres....
« Reply #9 on: 10 February 2008, 23:20 »
I have them on my R - excellent tyres!!
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