Vredestein Quatrac 5

[PW2013STL]

Just got shipment notice that my new rear tire in 205/60R15 size will be delivered next Tuesday :yes:

Ordered on March 27th from Vulcan Tire. It's a special order item, but will be worth the wait assuming it will handle like the fronts do!

 

[h0gr1der]

I'm in the same boat, waiting on the rear. I ordered the V rated, figured the tolerances may be held closer so it may not need as much balancing weights. Not sure of this though.

 

[PW2013STL]

I just checked Valcan Tire's web site and they now show both the H and the V version in the 205/60R15 size in stock.

 

[Wozerd]

Excellent tire!
Approaching 10K on em.
On my front drive Toyota Sienna.
Quiet, smooth, took hardly any weight.
Road force indicates virtually no variance side to side.
Gor me thru deep 8" snow with no problem
Good luck with them on your Spyder!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'm in the same boat, waiting on the rear. I ordered the V rated, figured the tolerances may be held closer so it may not need as much balancing weights. Not sure of this though.

The speed rating should have no difference ........... the quality of the tire is what matters ..... Here's something interesting - the General Altimax RT 43 has a better rating in the lower " speed rating " than the higher ones ???? ... I have no explanation for that .... it just is ..... Mike hyea:

 

[h0gr1der]

I'm making simple ass-umptions here. V rate is good to 149 MPH continuous, while T rated is 118 MPH continuous. At very least the quality control has to be better. But I may pay the price in extra weight. The higher speed rating may mean more reinforcement, hence more weight. I'll weight the V rated and post the specs against the Kenda :sour: when I get it.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'm making simple ass-umptions here. V rate is good to 149 MPH continuous, while T rated is 118 MPH continuous. At very least the quality control has to be better. But I may pay the price in extra weight. The higher speed rating may mean more reinforcement, hence more weight. I'll weight the V rated and post the specs against the Kenda :sour: when I get it.

KENDA - that tire is a joke compared to even the lowest rated auto tire ...... Mike hyea:

 

[h0gr1der]

I concur wholeheartedly.:agree:

 

[aka1004]

So much for getting quatratec all around.
When I mentioned tires were not exactly the same size, wider upfront and narrower in the rear when I was setting appointment at the dealer, they said they will only install tires that are same size as kenda, what’s embossed on tires not the actual size.
I didn’t wanna do it but now I will have to go with 2 different brands, front and back.

 

[PW2013STL]

So much for getting quatratec all around.
When I mentioned tires were not exactly the same size, wider upfront and narrower in the rear when I was setting appointment at the dealer, they said they will only install tires that are same size as kenda, what’s embossed on tires not the actual size.
I didn’t wanna do it but now I will have to go with 2 different brands, front and back.

Wow, but not surprised. I always take off my wheels and bring them to an independent tire shop with my tires where they mount them and no hassles.

 

[PW2013STL]

Just got shipment notice that my new rear tire in 205/60R15 size will be delivered next Tuesday :yes:

Ordered on March 27th from Vulcan Tire. It's a special order item, but will be worth the wait assuming it will handle like the fronts do!

Update,

I did get my tire and 2 additional ones that I did not order. Sent the suppler an email about this, but have not heard back.

 

[h0gr1der]

Hope you didn't get mine, I have a 205/60R15 Vredestein coming in by the 14th. Took them over a month to process the order!

 

[bigbadbrucie]

A link to a Canadian supplier for the Vredestein tires was posted on this site, I went to it today, and just ordered my 2 front tires...I have not had confirmation as to when they will be shipped yet.

 

[Jackhartjr]

AKA 1004, don't know you situation, however, when the dealer told me he would only install the same size as on the Spyder, I would have gone to a dealer that would, and make sure he knew it!

 

[johnny canuck]

A dealer up here was the same.... must be an exact OEM size match. Ordered Toyo Proxes 4 for the rear and Fed. Formosa AZ01 fronts.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

So much for getting quatratec all around.
When I mentioned tires were not exactly the same size, wider upfront and narrower in the rear when I was setting appointment at the dealer, they said they will only install tires that are same size as kenda, what’s embossed on tires not the actual size.
I didn’t wanna do it but now I will have to go with 2 different brands, front and back.

I think your DEALER is really, really clue-less ….. because He doesn't even know the Kenda's are different sizes also ….. RUN from that Stealer :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:...….....Mike hyea:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

A link to a Canadian supplier for the Vredestein tires was posted on this site, I went to it today, and just ordered my 2 front tires...I have not had confirmation as to when they will be shipped yet.

Hey Big Bad it would be nice if you posted the Suppliers info ……. Mike hyea:

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Hey Big Bad it would be nice if you posted the Suppliers info ……. Mike hyea:

Sorry Mike, my bad. Supplier is Quattrotires.com. They appear to be in the province of Quebec, probably Montreal.

 

[aka1004]

I think your DEALER is really, really clue-less ….. because He doesn't even know the Kenda's are different sizes also ….. RUN from that Stealer :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:...….....Mike hyea:

I was thinking about attending spyder Jam in Cuba but cowtown will not install ANY car tires in front.
May be I should expand my search area to Dallas...

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I was thinking about attending spyder Jam in Cuba but cowtown will not install ANY car tires in front.
May be I should expand my search area to Dallas...

99.8% of the folks here, take the front wheels/tires off themselves, and take their New Auto tires to any car repair or tire installation shop and have them switched ….. and Usually spun balanced also …… Only dealers will remove and replace wheels / tires from a Spyder …… Mike hyea: