Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta - looks cool, but any good?

[g3org3y]

Just gauging some opinions regarding the Vred Ultrac Sessanta. Looking for 225/45 R17s for the E36 (I'm sure they were 69 last week!). Other alternatives include Hankook Ventus and Kumho KH31s.

Reviews seem variable and road noise appears to be a common issue but wondering on any PHer's opinions/experiences especially in view of the aggressive tyre pattern.



TIA

[g3org3y]

Thank you for the positive feedback chaps. They look like decent value for money. Will be seriously considering these.

[g3org3y]

Thank you for all the positive feedback chaps, appreciate it.

Looks like a set of 4 will be on its way soon!

[g3org3y]

4 ordered from Camskill yesterday evening. £69 each in 225/45 R17 flavour. Hopefully get them fitted by my local tyre chap this w/e.

[g3org3y]

Have been running these for a couple of thousand miles so thought it worth doing an update.

Overall, very impressed tbh. As expected, a notable deterioration in ride comfort (going from 16s to 17s) and more tendency to tramlining. Also some more road noise especially at motorway speed. However, turn in is much sharper as is overall lateral grip. Tyres feel very very planted in the dry, you can really push on them. Rears quite progressive. Yesterday drove in absolutely torrential rain on the A13, plenty of standing water. Tyres were exceptional. Very very impressed so far. I'll be interested to see how they wear.

Recommended.

[g3org3y]

Update:

The rears are now on the limit so will be replaced. Lasted 25k which I think is pretty decent. I've been very impressed with the performance though they are a bit noisy. £56 each seems good value to me so I'll be buying the same again.