Best tires...what do u roll on?
#41
My Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTAS have been really good. They are quiet, handle great (especially in the rain) nice to look at, and surprisingly inexpensive. I purchased all four with shipping for around $1,000.00.
#42
I can't figure out how to record the road noise accurately - sorry. I'm going to suggest staying with the SPL meter approach for anyone who wants to try it. It's a $0.99 download App for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad made by Studio Six Digital and will give a direct reference point versus current tires (I did not meter the P-Zero before taking them off; but they were well worn as well, which makes a difference).
The readings in my prior post are based on downloading it to the iPhone3 and without any changes to the app settings.
good luck!
The readings in my prior post are based on downloading it to the iPhone3 and without any changes to the app settings.
good luck!
#43
Are the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tires notorious for getting much louder over time? I still have a lot of tread left, but in the last few weeks I'm hearing something that almost sounds like snow tires. I was worried that it might be bearings or some other mechanical issue, but could it just be the tires?
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My Vredesteins are all season. I have had them on the car for about six months now. Very happy. Actually even happier then when I first put them on. A very, very, q.u.i.e.t tire.
and they stick like gum on the bottom of your shoe.....
and they stick like gum on the bottom of your shoe.....
#53
I got them from PerformcePlusTire.com...they're in California I believe. Total with shipping was like $1016...cost me $141 to get them mounted at Discount Tire, which includes lifetime balance. I opted (as a part of the $141) to have the TPS o-rings and mount to be rebuilt - so that was like $7.50 a wheel.
I just can't get over how much better the car *feels* going down the road and around curves. It's also much quieter of course. Geeze the Perelli's were just crap! And The Vredestein's look fabulous as well.
And they were run flats - the P Zero Rosso's. I've never understood why Jag went with Perelli's from the factory...
#57
Just replaced my Dunlops with a set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas. I do like the feel of the car and they are quieter. I took an SPL reading with the Dunlops at 60mph with AC and radio off and had a range of 74.5 to 75.9 on a 0.5 mile section of newly paved interstate. On the same section of highway with the Vredesteins I had readings of 72.3 to 74.5. Basically a 2db reduction. The character of the noise was different as well. A much more consistent harmonic tone with the new tires that was less bothersome than the inharmonic tone of the Dunlops. I did have them Road Force balanced during installation. The fine vibration in the steering wheel I felt with the Dunlops is gone. They do look nice.
#59
I bought them from Performance Plus online. I called to place the order. They were $1043 shipped for the set. They had to get the rears from their distributor, but they were still delivered in less than a week. $120 for mounting, road force balance and TPMS service locally. I have an 800 mile road trip coming up. They should get a good workout.
Last edited by LP30; 08-27-2011 at 03:00 PM.
#60
Turns out the noise was the front tires, which were wearing unevenly. I replaced all 4 Dunlops a couple days ago with the new Michelin Pilot Super Sports and they are AWESOME (so far). Getting an alignment tomorrow, because that is the likely culprit behind the uneven wear.