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Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
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Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
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?
Any other nice tyre patterns out there?
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
How about the Nitto Invo 1...
...or the Nitto NeoGen?
...or the Nitto NeoGen?
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
Uni royal Rainsport 3s ? cheaper than vreds as well i think
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
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
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
Goodyear Eagle F1
Not available for the Z4,
Nitto Sand Grappler
but you've gotta be a bit of a redneck to run a tyre with a name like 'Sand Grappler'
Not available for the Z4,
Nitto Sand Grappler
but you've gotta be a bit of a redneck to run a tyre with a name like 'Sand Grappler'
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
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
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.
Eagle F1s look good though.
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^ this Eagle F1s
Khumo Ectas if you want to save money too
Khumo Ectas if you want to save money too
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
Perhaps everyone should just buy their tyres like they buy clothes - fashionable treads rule!
They might be ditchfiders but they look good...
They might be ditchfiders but they look good...
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
Yep a true geek thread , love itBing 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
Ive always had a soft spot for Vred Wintracs , got them on my van
& Michelin Alpins are quite swish
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
I'm with you on the F1's Bing.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.
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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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.
Much prefer my nice wide eagle f1 asy 2's i have now. Nice simple pattern that means business.
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
Just had the same problem.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?
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
Ah, boo. I like them as well.
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Re: Sessantas and Tyre Patterns
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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