Vredestein Sessanta Tire Review
12-25-2007, 02:13 PM
#45
Great info, didn't even know this brand existed until this review.
I wonder how they would compare to Michelin Pilot Sport PS2.
If they perform just as well, I would buy these for my next tires.
If they perform worse, I would still buy another set of PS2s even though they cost twice as much.
I wonder how they would compare to Michelin Pilot Sport PS2.
If they perform just as well, I would buy these for my next tires.
If they perform worse, I would still buy another set of PS2s even though they cost twice as much.
12-26-2007, 11:23 AM
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Comparing treadwear ratings between brands is pointless. It tells you zero.
Interested to see more reviews on these tires, though. Other euro tires like Avons don't seem to have caught on that well here, either...
Interested to see more reviews on these tires, though. Other euro tires like Avons don't seem to have caught on that well here, either...
12-26-2007, 12:13 PM
#48
USN HM 350Z,
Thanks for the review; it has convinced me to purchase these tires. One question: do you feel that the sizes you selected fit well on your rims? I just wanted to be certain that the 275/35 and 295/35 combination would fit without any problems on an 18x9 front (32mm offset) and 18x10 rear (32mm offset) set of rims. I understand that your Nismos are 8.5 front (25mm)/ 9.5 rear (30mm). This will be my first time purchasing rims, and I just want to be absolutely sure they fit with no problems before I part with my hard-earned money. According to the salesperson, the rims should clear the suspension and brakes, and suggested that I could use spacers for a better look.
I also understand that this combination might be too much tire, but unfortunately the Sessantras do not appear to be available in a 275/40/18 configuration. It also appears that there are others using a 275 tire in the front and/or a 295 (and even 305's) in the rear for normally aspirated applications.
My second choice at this point would be Pilot Sport PS2s in the 255/40 and 275/40 combination, but due to cost, would like to try the Sessantras first. As you might have guessed, I am trying to keep the diameter and f/r differential as close to stock as possible.
BTW, this will be for a G35 with Brembos (2004 6MT), with preference for performance over looks. Also plan to adjust camber to around -2 degrees for the street and a little more for the track. I plan to do 4-10 track days in 2008.
Regards,
Steven
Thanks for the review; it has convinced me to purchase these tires. One question: do you feel that the sizes you selected fit well on your rims? I just wanted to be certain that the 275/35 and 295/35 combination would fit without any problems on an 18x9 front (32mm offset) and 18x10 rear (32mm offset) set of rims. I understand that your Nismos are 8.5 front (25mm)/ 9.5 rear (30mm). This will be my first time purchasing rims, and I just want to be absolutely sure they fit with no problems before I part with my hard-earned money. According to the salesperson, the rims should clear the suspension and brakes, and suggested that I could use spacers for a better look.
I also understand that this combination might be too much tire, but unfortunately the Sessantras do not appear to be available in a 275/40/18 configuration. It also appears that there are others using a 275 tire in the front and/or a 295 (and even 305's) in the rear for normally aspirated applications.
My second choice at this point would be Pilot Sport PS2s in the 255/40 and 275/40 combination, but due to cost, would like to try the Sessantras first. As you might have guessed, I am trying to keep the diameter and f/r differential as close to stock as possible.
BTW, this will be for a G35 with Brembos (2004 6MT), with preference for performance over looks. Also plan to adjust camber to around -2 degrees for the street and a little more for the track. I plan to do 4-10 track days in 2008.
Regards,
Steven
12-26-2007, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
The next few days the weather improved so I decided to take a drive down by the boarder of Tecate. These roads are very winding and narrow. They make for a great drive.
Once I got out past the mountains of the Tecate boarder and approached the dessert I did a few runs from a stop. These tires grabbed the ground for dear life. I still broke them loose under boost, but they were able to regain their grip very quickly. The more runs I did and they warmed up, the better they would grab.
i miss driving it since i have moved out here!!!
12-26-2007, 06:32 PM
#51
Originally Posted by Zoom750
USN HM 350Z,
Thanks for the review; it has convinced me to purchase these tires. One question: do you feel that the sizes you selected fit well on your rims? I just wanted to be certain that the 275/35 and 295/35 combination would fit without any problems on an 18x9 front (32mm offset) and 18x10 rear (32mm offset) set of rims. I understand that your Nismos are 8.5 front (25mm)/ 9.5 rear (30mm). This will be my first time purchasing rims, and I just want to be absolutely sure they fit with no problems before I part with my hard-earned money. According to the salesperson, the rims should clear the suspension and brakes, and suggested that I could use spacers for a better look.
I also understand that this combination might be too much tire, but unfortunately the Sessantras do not appear to be available in a 275/40/18 configuration. It also appears that there are others using a 275 tire in the front and/or a 295 (and even 305's) in the rear for normally aspirated applications.
My second choice at this point would be Pilot Sport PS2s in the 255/40 and 275/40 combination, but due to cost, would like to try the Sessantras first. As you might have guessed, I am trying to keep the diameter and f/r differential as close to stock as possible.
BTW, this will be for a G35 with Brembos (2004 6MT), with preference for performance over looks. Also plan to adjust camber to around -2 degrees for the street and a little more for the track. I plan to do 4-10 track days in 2008.
Regards,
Steven
Thanks for the review; it has convinced me to purchase these tires. One question: do you feel that the sizes you selected fit well on your rims? I just wanted to be certain that the 275/35 and 295/35 combination would fit without any problems on an 18x9 front (32mm offset) and 18x10 rear (32mm offset) set of rims. I understand that your Nismos are 8.5 front (25mm)/ 9.5 rear (30mm). This will be my first time purchasing rims, and I just want to be absolutely sure they fit with no problems before I part with my hard-earned money. According to the salesperson, the rims should clear the suspension and brakes, and suggested that I could use spacers for a better look.
I also understand that this combination might be too much tire, but unfortunately the Sessantras do not appear to be available in a 275/40/18 configuration. It also appears that there are others using a 275 tire in the front and/or a 295 (and even 305's) in the rear for normally aspirated applications.
My second choice at this point would be Pilot Sport PS2s in the 255/40 and 275/40 combination, but due to cost, would like to try the Sessantras first. As you might have guessed, I am trying to keep the diameter and f/r differential as close to stock as possible.
BTW, this will be for a G35 with Brembos (2004 6MT), with preference for performance over looks. Also plan to adjust camber to around -2 degrees for the street and a little more for the track. I plan to do 4-10 track days in 2008.
Regards,
Steven
275/35 and 295/35 with +32 offset will probably clear, but I can't guarantee how it'll come out.
Also, NEVER buy 275/40/18s for PS2's. PS2's have taller sidewall than other tires and that particular side has HUGE sidewall and will look like 4x4.
Trust me I've made a mistake of doing this before.
12-27-2007, 09:03 AM
#52
Originally Posted by gsazabi
I will tell you it's pain in the *** to find right combination tires for 18" wheels.
275/35 and 295/35 with +32 offset will probably clear, but I can't guarantee how it'll come out.
Also, NEVER buy 275/40/18s for PS2's. PS2's have taller sidewall than other tires and that particular side has HUGE sidewall and will look like 4x4.
Trust me I've made a mistake of doing this before.
275/35 and 295/35 with +32 offset will probably clear, but I can't guarantee how it'll come out.
Also, NEVER buy 275/40/18s for PS2's. PS2's have taller sidewall than other tires and that particular side has HUGE sidewall and will look like 4x4.
Trust me I've made a mistake of doing this before.
Really? I was unaware of this. Thanks for the heads up. Just trying to achieve the best compromise that is acceptable to me. Need to make a decision ASAP, as two of my tires have slow leaks.
Regards,
Steven
12-27-2007, 09:06 AM
#53
Originally Posted by Zoom750
Really? I was unaware of this. Thanks for the heads up. Just trying to achieve the best compromise that is acceptable to me. Need to make a decision ASAP, as two of my tires have slow leaks.
Regards,
Steven
Regards,
Steven
12-30-2007, 06:45 PM
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i've heard of there tires in an old issue of Import Tunner and have been looking in getting a set.
wheels will be 18x9.5 F 18x10.5 R +15 all around. there will forsure be fitment problems, yes?
also with sizes these wide on an N/A Z, there isn't enough power to roll these huh?
wheels will be 18x9.5 F 18x10.5 R +15 all around. there will forsure be fitment problems, yes?
also with sizes these wide on an N/A Z, there isn't enough power to roll these huh?
12-30-2007, 09:21 PM
#55
Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
18x8.5 front
18x9.5 rear
18x9.5 rear
Red hot Z, please post your pic!
Last edited by leeboyNY; 12-30-2007 at 09:29 PM.
12-30-2007, 09:31 PM
#56
Originally Posted by leeboyNY
Wow! you put 295 on the 9.5 wheel and it doesn't look like the side walls are folded over... Interesting.. Thanks for the review. I'm seriously considering getting this tire instead of Michelin PS2.. Will 295/30/19 be ok on my 10.5J with +22 offset? I wonder what Noah's wheel specs are...
Red hot Z, please post your pic!
Red hot Z, please post your pic!
I ran a pair of 305/30's before and they fit fine and handled great on the twisties.
12-30-2007, 11:02 PM
#57
Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
if you search through here you will see LOTS of people run 295, 305 and even 315 on those rears without any problems.
I ran a pair of 305/30's before and they fit fine and handled great on the twisties.
I ran a pair of 305/30's before and they fit fine and handled great on the twisties.
I saw Noah's pic with his 295/30 tires on and they looked perfect.. I'm really curious about his wheel spec...
Last edited by leeboyNY; 12-30-2007 at 11:05 PM.
01-15-2008, 12:15 AM
#60
Update:
I went on a cruise with a few members of the lotus forum through the mountain twisties of San Diego County this weekend. 3 Lotus Elise, 1 350Z, 1 G35, 1 Mazda Speed3.
If anyone has been through the mountains out towards Julian, they know the kinds of roads I am talking about.
These tires performed way beyond my expectations. Handling tight, twisty turns at 60-70 mph with ease. No matter how hard I tried I could not break them loose.
By the end of the day we had probably done 30 miles of twisty roads and I had a grin from ear to ear.
Next up: Drags
I went on a cruise with a few members of the lotus forum through the mountain twisties of San Diego County this weekend. 3 Lotus Elise, 1 350Z, 1 G35, 1 Mazda Speed3.
If anyone has been through the mountains out towards Julian, they know the kinds of roads I am talking about.
These tires performed way beyond my expectations. Handling tight, twisty turns at 60-70 mph with ease. No matter how hard I tried I could not break them loose.
By the end of the day we had probably done 30 miles of twisty roads and I had a grin from ear to ear.
Next up: Drags