dkbuck Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Has anyone fitted VREDESTEIN tyres to their 6 ? They are highly rated in a Which report. I have the Sport TRac 3V 195/65 R15V in mind. Any advice will be very welcome. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Dave, if you search the forums for Vredestein you'll have plenty of reading on the subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I have Vredstein 195/65/15 on my 6, and am happy with them. My local tyre place of choice, Universal tyres in Staines, recommend Vredstein and do them at good prices. I now have this make on both the TR and the Golf, both performing well. Steve ps, not sure exactly which model i have on the TR, could check if you like ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkie Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi Dave I have fitted Verdestien Sprint Classic tyres to my 6. I chose 165 80 HR15 86H. They suit the car and more importantly the car handles really well. I think that the original spec was 165HR 15SP with a profile aspect ratio of 80-82. From what I can remember the maximum width for 5 ½ inch rims works out to be 185mm. The 165 80 HR15 86H tyre spec is very close to the original and is within the 2.5% rolling radius range of the original tyre spec. Some insurance companies insist that when fitting tyres that do not match the original spec, there must be a very close match to the original rolling radius. Once you have made your final choice, I would recommend that you check with your insurance company before you splash out on new tyres. Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hi,Dave, I have 185's on my CF (5 1/2J wheels). I fitted them 7 years ago,when I bought the car. They are generally OK, but I have reservations about their performance in the wet. Since they're now so old, I should probably replace them this year, though at this time, I have no idea with what. I'm interested to hear what others have to say. Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) You guys must have arms like popeye, to steer those fat tyres...Too much grip for the chassis...I don't see the point of em, makes the car look like a Beach Buggy! Edited March 25, 2014 by Denis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prefect Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Have a look at Nexans , German Goodyears, good enough for the East German Porsche club. Stick like the proverbial to a blanket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 You guys must have arms like popeye, to steer those fat tyres...Too much grip for the chassis...I don't see the point of em, makes the car look like a Beach Buggy!My car is CF, ex-California. All the CF's had 5 1/2J rims, and were fitted with 185's. i understand that the tyres of that era were 80 aspect, I don't know if they are still available.Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulAA Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) My car is CF, ex-California. All the CF's had 5 1/2J rims, and were fitted with 185's. i understand that the tyres of that era were 80 aspect, I don't know if they are still available. Austin Austin I too have an ex-California CF, on Coker 185 red line with 80 aspect ratio. They are still, available, but at a handsome premium. They are not the best tyre on the market, but... they fill the wheel arches well. Cheers Paul Edited March 25, 2014 by PaulAA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Interesting! I wonder if Triumph upgraded the stub axles? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Interesting! I wonder if Triumph upgraded the stub axles? Why upgrade? The shock forces on the axle from hitting a pothole or swiping a kerb will be far greater than cornering or braking forces forces, and wont be reduced by narrow tyre width. The bearings are a weaker design and I'd expect to see excessively fast bearing wear with fat tyres, which we dont. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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