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Old 03-08-10, 02:12 PM
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Smile Pics please. Vredestein tires 245F/275R

So I'm considering these tires in these sizes for the stock wheels. I have read that they are a good fit with no rubbing. I cannot find detailed photos of these tires, particularly the rim protector and side wall. My F came with the Michelin PS2s and they have a stout sidewalk that does a pretty good job protecting the wheel.

Can people with the Vredstein set up on stockers post some close up pics o the sidewall and rim protector?

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I have that set up and the rim guard is not even close to the 255 PS2 rim guard... approx 1/4" less.

My car is in storage but i'll try to get some pics.

The vredestiens don't feel as stable at speed either. I'll be going back to PS2 once i can burn these off fast or someone buys them off me.
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Anyone, anyone?
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I've taken my ISF to 160 MPH rolling on Vredestiens without a problem, very stable. I suggest you do a road force balance on your wheels.


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I have that set up and the rim guard is not even close to the 255 PS2 rim guard... approx 1/4" less.

My car is in storage but i'll try to get some pics.

The vredestiens don't feel as stable at speed either. I'll be going back to PS2 once i can burn these off fast or someone buys them off me.
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Originally Posted by Juanca
I've taken my ISF to 160 MPH rolling on Vredestiens without a problem, very stable. I suggest you do a road force balance on your wheels.

I always do road force balancing. Don't get me wrong the Vreds are ok, but the PS2 feels far superior in my opinion. I've done 500 miles hard driving on both (Normally one way it is a 12 hour trip through the mountains in 6.5 hours). plenty of top speed there...

I'm not really happy with them and thinking of selling these and try out RE-11s or nt05s or go back to ps2
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I appreciate the comments, but seriously, no one has pictures?
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Check the link, at the bottom there is a pretty good photo you can enlarge. You may have already seen this site.

http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...678#prodAnchor
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I'll go take pics tonight
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None of these are stock wheels but from these pics your can see that Vredestein does offer a good bit of rim protection even on lower profile tires

Vredestein is an official tire of D2FORGED Wheels:











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i dont have those tires but hankook tire pictures with those size on stock rims if you want them haha...
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