Back in 1983, when 205-70-15 was not a popular size, I found Vredestien
Steel Belter Radials, I think the were SP70's. I had them on the car for
many years, and was very pleased with them. I think the Sprints aren't as
good a tire. FWIW, I have Dunlop D65's and BFG Touring TA's, both in the
205-70-15 size. The Dunlops are much better, but IMHO, not as good as the
SP70's were. Vredestiens are being imported to the USA again, I might try
them next time.
Bob Kramer
TR3A, TR6, TR4A, Devin TR3
Hill Country Triumph Club
Corinthians Vintage Auto Racing
rgk@flash.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Jochen Reuß <jochen.reuss@gmx.de>
To: Gary & Priscilla Klein <gklein@toad.net>; Triumphlist
<triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: TR6 Tire Size - The Eternal Search
>
> Gary,
>
> I have some Vredesteins (I don´t know exactly which type, but I think they
> are named 185SR15 Sprint) on my TR6 for several years and thousands of
> kilometers. They have a high and rough profile, what makes them good for
> muddy regions, but they do not give you a good feel of the road. They are
> very swammy and they smear in curves like serpentines. I am looking for
> another brand in spring.
>
> Jochen, Germany
>
>
> Gary & Priscilla Klein wrote:
>
> > Gents,
> >
> > This past Monday, I took the TR a local LBC facility to get the front
> > end alligned. Not bad for eyeballing it after rebuilding the front end
> > - toe-in off only .5 inch.
> >
> > While there, we discussed tires for the car and they refered me to a
> > specific dealer in nearby Washington DC. Today I rang the the
> > distributor up and they claim that a tire manufacturer named Vredestein,
> > makes a blackwall size of 185/R15. (Inspection of the Vredestein web
> > site indicates that this tire actually has an 82% aspect ration,
> > however.)
> >
> > The local distributor claims this tire is the correct profile as they
> > also claimed to be familiar with the original Goodyear/Michelin
> > Redlines. So, as DC is not just a 10 minute jaunt from here, I was
> > wondering whether anyone is familiar with this tire brand and/or has
> > seen it in this size. How's it handle/wear/look? Any comments?
> >
> > Vredestein has a website at:
> > http://www.vredestein.com/banden/auto/default.htm
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Gary
> > Digest
> > '75 TR6
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