Disappointed with Vred Ultrac Sessanta on the LCR

[G.P]

Michelin Pilot sport 3.
More wet grip than the Vred's and considerably longer lasting

Thats just put me right off Verd's...

 

[jake]

What about good year f1's

 

[D.K]

I've had my Vreds on for around 18 months now and although I only do about 6k per years they've got loads of life left in them.

 

[Ronin225]

What about good year f1's

Worst tyres ive ever had on my lcr, you couldn't pay me to have them again

 

[hyphon12]

Goodyear F1s aren't great at all like Ronin said. They slip far too easily for what they're worth.

I'll happily recommend Continental SportContact 5 tyres. Going great on my LCR and wearing well.

 

[jake]

Umm I was told they were good.

Ps3 are also meant to be good

 

[hyphon12]

They're over rated them goodyears. Ive driven multiple cars with them and don't feel as confident to drive on than the likes of conti, pirelli, Michelin or Dunlop.

 

[G.P]

Ps3 are also meant to be good

They are, if you require a comfort tyre that covers lots of miles..

 

[jake]

So what's the best British weather tyre then for a hot hatch.

 

[adeyspec]

I run re002's all round and can't fault them, great tyre in the dry and the wet

 

[heggie]

I've had my Vreds on for around 18 months now and although I only do about 6k per years they've got loads of life left in them.

There is no way its the same tread pattern, these must be the other type they do? Overall I would rate the tyre but the life is crap. Had I of got about 18 months or about 15k out of them I would have been very happy but 6 months and about 6k is a big thumbs down from me.

 

[dazjstuart]

A lot of this is down to personal preference, past experience and what your used to. I rate my Eagle F1s very highly as they are a million times better than the cheapos I had before and I'm used to them and the way the car handles.

For the OP, has the tracking been done on your car? I have heard that they aren't the longest lasting but that seems a bit extreme.

 

[GTTIM]

Ive got the F1 Assymetric 2 on my Cupra. They're OK, nothing more. Sidewall a bit too soft really. I actually preferred the T1-Rs Ive done about 8k on them so far and they were wearing un-evenly slightly on the front so i had an alignment done and the tyres rotated. I should probably get around 20k out of them.

 

[heggie]

Yeah tracking checked and the wear is identical all over each tyre and the have worn at the same rate so everything is pretty much spot on. The uniroyal 3s are on and whilst I have only done about 5 or 6 miles apart from being slightly nosier they seem to be ok. Will give them a proper run tomorrow as doing a few trips along some nice roads tomorrow.

Will take a few months to comment on wear though lol

 

[D.K]

There is no way its the same tread pattern, these must be the other type they do? Overall I would rate the tyre but the life is crap. Had I of got about 18 months or about 15k out of them I would have been very happy but 6 months and about 6k is a big thumbs down from me.

These are the Vreds I've got, vredestein ultrac sessanta

Fitted them July 2012, in that time I've probably done around 6k miles

 

[G.P]

So what's the best British weather tyre then for a hot hatch.

There isn't one as we all want/prefer different things. Like most things some manufactures have more issues than others through.

The Jap's having the least problems, but slowly been caught up by Goodyear Dunlop, at the moment..

 

[Parr17]

Got a set of Goodyear efficient grip performance on the front of my LCR and they are fantastic. Road noise massively reduced and wet and dry grip is 10x better than the eagle f1's I had before. Got them for £100 a corner so great price too! Highly recommend them to anyone


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[heggie]

These are the Vreds I've got, vredestein ultrac sessanta

Fitted them July 2012, in that time I've probably done around 6k miles

Thats quite amazing, mine dont look anything like that lol. Only driven in the wet so far on the rainsports 3 but much better than the vreds, Given the weather it will probably be about 3 months before we see the dry! lol

 

[J@mes W]

Thats quite amazing, mine dont look anything like that lol. Only driven in the wet so far on the rainsports 3 but much better than the vreds, Given the weather it will probably be about 3 months before we see the dry! lol

It could be you had a bad batch, tyres have a shelf life.. If you have old tyre (sitting on factory shelf for ages), they wont perform any where near as well as brand new ones. Its always worth checking build dates on tryes.

I have vred fitted to my lcr and they really are excellent in wet and dry, wear isnt an issue either. Will definitely get another pair next time around.

 

[JCLCR]

I've got the vred ultrac vorti's, i think the wet grip lets them down a little but the wear on them isnt any worse than anything else i have tried