Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - Vredestein tyres, recommended?

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Thu 6 Sep 2007 16:20
Vredestein tyres, recommended? - Ravenger
My C-Max needs two front tyres, as they're approaching the level of the tyre wear indicators. It's only done 14,500 miles, but that's a different issue...

I rang a local tyre supplier, and asked about Conti premium contact 2's, as they've been recommended on here. The supplier said the contis were good, but Vredestein were better and cheaper. I'd never heard of the make before, but they're high rated by a leading car magazine.

Anyone on here used that brand of tyre?
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Thu 6 Sep 2007 17:14
Vredestein tyres, recommended? - daveyjp
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Thu 6 Sep 2007 20:53
Vredestein tyres, recommended? - gadgee
vredestein have been in existence for many years. I have bought them and found no problems that I can remember. In fact it was so long ago, I cannot remember which cars I fitted them to!
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Fri 7 Sep 2007 14:18
Vredestein tyres, recommended? - Chris M
I've read elsewhere that C Maxs can eat front tyres. Mine lasted 19,500 on it's original NCTs and so I replaced with the same. They were £75 each.
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Fri 7 Sep 2007 17:44
Vredestein tyres, recommended? - Ravenger
Thanks for the feedback.

I've also read that the C-Max is heavy on front tyres. My Wife wheelspinning the car up the drive didn't help much either...
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Fri 7 Sep 2007 18:35
Vredestein tyres, recommended? - Mazda Owner
I once had a Vredestein tyre fitted to my Mazda 323 to replace a punctured tyre. Although the tyre was cheaper than others it did create more road noise than the original Bridgestone.

Evidently the rubber on the Vredestein tryes is harder, thus causing more road noise. It wasn't excessive noise but was noticeable!

Nothing wrong with the tyre quality - I believe they're of Dutch manufacture - but if you drive along with the stereo at full volume it won't even concern you!
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