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Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

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Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

Post by Ste » Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:06 pm

Just found out that Vred are no longer making the Sessanta! Sad times indeed, nicest tred pattern i've seen on a car in a long time, definitely suited the Z4 down to the ground.

Any other nice tyre patterns out there?

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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

Post by mmm-five » Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:05 pm

How about the Nitto Invo 1...
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...or the Nitto NeoGen?
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Post by mr wilks » Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:07 pm

Uni royal Rainsport 3s ? cheaper than vreds as well i think
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

Post by Bing » Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:28 pm

This is going to be a great thread - you don't get more petrolhead than wanting the best looking tread on your tyres... That only another petrolhead will even notice, if they're paying attention :D
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

Post by PerryGunn » Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:39 pm

Goodyear Eagle F1
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Not available for the Z4,

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but you've gotta be a bit of a redneck to run a tyre with a name like 'Sand Grappler'
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Post by inkey$ » Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:39 pm

Know I'm going against the Vred evangelists on here, but the Sessanta pattern I always thought had a whiff of the Halfords about it. Stick to premium tyres and they all have a decent pattern of that's what you're after,
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

Post by Bing » Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:42 pm

I was a bit disappointed when I realised the sessanta tread goes the same way on both sides tbh, eve had an argument with the fitter about it. Still liked it.

Eagle F1s look good though.
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Post by inkey$ » Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:45 pm

^ this Eagle F1s
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Post by PerryGunn » Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:00 pm

Perhaps everyone should just buy their tyres like they buy clothes - fashionable treads rule!

They might be ditchfiders but they look good... 8)
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

Post by mr wilks » Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:07 pm

Bing wrote:This is going to be a great thread - you don't get more petrolhead than wanting the best looking tread on your tyres... That only another petrolhead will even notice, if they're paying attention :D
Yep a true geek thread , love it :P
Ive always had a soft spot for Vred Wintracs , got them on my van :roll:

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Post by buzyg » Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:44 pm

Bing wrote:I was a bit disappointed when I realised the sessanta tread goes the same way on both sides tbh, eve had an argument with the fitter about it. Still liked it.

Eagle F1s look good though.
I'm with you on the F1's Bing.

Did like the look of the sessanta, when I had them. Better than the Cr#p I have on the front at the moment. Though to be honest I can't tell the difference, from behind the wheel.
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

Post by ben g » Fri Mar 27, 2015 8:32 pm

I've had the sessanta's and loved the look of them. Few people said the tyres were on back to front, which became annoying after a while.

Much prefer my nice wide eagle f1 asy 2's i have now. Nice simple pattern that means business.
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Post by speedy239 » Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:57 pm

Ste wrote:Just found out that Vred are no longer making the Sessanta! Sad times indeed, nicest tred pattern i've seen on a car in a long time, definitely suited the Z4 down to the ground.

Any other nice tyre patterns out there?
Just had the same problem.

You can still get them from a small number of places but you have to pay a premium. :(

I ended up getting Michelin Pilot Super Sports for the same price which I am told are a better tyre (but don't look as good!!!) £125 each for Z4M fronts
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

Post by MrPT » Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:05 pm

Ah, boo. I like them as well. :(

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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns

Post by Steve620 » Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:13 pm

I''ve got them on my Z and love the look of them. However, if they have stopped making them if I get a nail in one (like I did last year) I guess I will have to buy 2 tyres. Could be an expensive puncture!
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