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11-06-2012, 04:24 PM | #1 |
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Most affordable tires?
Is there anything out there more affordable than Vredestein? I've been happy with them and actually gotten a lot of miles, but it's been a couple years since I searched around and was curious if anything new had come around.
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11-06-2012, 04:33 PM | #3 |
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I'm not overly concerned with performance right now, no track days for a long while. I'm shooting for $/mile at this point.
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11-06-2012, 04:35 PM | #4 |
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Its not just performance you get from PSS..they are probably one of the best handling tires in the wet and have a very good tread life. For what they cost and what you get.. its a no brainer to me.
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Check Tire Rack for your sizes. There may be some cheap tires available. I will be paying the premium for the PSS since they have a 300 treadwear and they are a top performer in both wet and dry. Not much wear versus performance tradeoff there -- just a price that is on the high side.
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11-06-2012, 05:38 PM | #8 |
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The Hankook V12s are great tires and seem to last forever. The PSS are supposed to be great as well, but they do cost more.
Honestly, if you're not on the track then I really don't see too much of a difference performance wise. I always see people on here comparing their new tires by doing a "canyon run" or "twisties". Come on... that's kind of a joke. Any difference felt in grip could easily be attributed to the fact that it's a newer tire. Unless you're hitting their limits repeatedly it's difficult to tell. Ride comfort is a different story. |
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11-06-2012, 05:49 PM | #10 |
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Seeing as you haven't checked around for tires in a couple of years I'm assuming you haven't replaced them for the same amount of time. If that's the case then why are you looking for an affordable set? Just pick up some PSS and enjoy them for the years to come.
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11-06-2012, 06:16 PM | #12 | |
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Check out the Vred Vorti tires. They're the update on the Sensatta's
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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11-06-2012, 06:47 PM | #13 | |
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Your car only contact point with the road is.....yes....your tires !!! I'm driving now more than 30 years high performance cars .....and i have see things.....believe me !!! So i prefer to invest a few hunderd Dollars(in my case Euro's) more in a good tire...and i can read tires tests !!! And think.... also about how many costs a accident with a ///M3 ??? Not to mention that an accident can be fatal due to a poor tire choise !! That's why.....i am not agreed !!! Last edited by ///M Power-Belgium; 11-06-2012 at 06:54 PM.. |
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11-06-2012, 08:45 PM | #14 | |
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OP: I don't have any experience with the Vredsteins but I do have the Hankooks. If you are genuinely looking for best $/mile without completely sacrificing performance I think there are cheaper choices than the PSS. Given the PSS will likely be a more comfortable ride and is a superior tire. Hopefully they last longer than the PS2s. I know the tread rating is higher. Not sure if they last as long as the V12s (or maybe they last even longer). The tread rating measurements aren't exactly equal across manufacturers so it's hard to tell. Can anyone who has had both PS2s and PSS comment on tread life? |
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How often do you track your car? And what tires do you run when you track? .
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11-06-2012, 10:55 PM | #17 |
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You mentioned $/mi and I have to say the PSS are the way to go. I am on my second set of rear Nitto Invos and getting to replace them all now with the Mich PSS as they are just a few hundred dollars more than the Invos (which weren't a bad tire at all) its just they don't last as long as the Mich PSSs and when you factor this in the Mich PSS are a good deal.
However, any of the tire manufacturers mentioned make a reputable tire. What sizes do you want to run? Also, the Vredstein are pretty inexpensive..don't know how much cheaper you can go. Dave
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OP, I've tried several "value" tire sets over the past several years. Goodyear Asymmetrics, Pirelli, Bridgestone (shudder...) - and Michelins have consistently had less faults, better wear, and higher performance wet or dry. Obviously it depends on the performance, but the tires are the only things that stick you to the road - in an M3, really recommend you spend money on tires, and save money elsewhere.
Oh, and I'm a big fan of Michelin PSS. Cheers
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Tires are not just all about grip when tracking...tires are just as important for braking.. |
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