Season: summer | Price from: 51,65 € | Type of vehicle: auto | Labelling: C - A - 70db
The high performance tyre with the Giugiaro signature
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Not all tyre brands have the same "aura" among the public, and the so-called "premium" brands are logically the best known. However, this sector is home to a few "rare pearls" that deserve more recognition, such as the Dutch tyre manufacturer. The latter has centuries of experience and some of its products - such as the Sportrac 3 - were unanimously praised for their performance. In terms of grip, acceleration and cornering, but also braking distance, this tyre was close to the performance level of a "premium" equivalent, and for a much lower rate. Thus, when Vredestein - whose destiny is now linked to the Indian group Tyres Ltd - Apollo announced the marketing of the replacement for this exceptional tyre, expectations were of course very high. The fact that the newcomer, baptized Sportrac 5, has proved worthy of its predecessor, by once again competing with "premium" tires, is therefore a remarkable achievement. This is all the more true because through the partnership between Vredestein and the Italian "master" of design, Giugiaro, the tyre style has also received a lot of attention.
This Vredestein summer tyre has been designed with the aim of providing the highest possible grip to each car equipped with it, but without neglecting safety requirements or driving comfort - particularly in terms of noise generated. The engineers of the Dutch brand have therefore been working for several years on the development of a specific rubber, capable of rapidly rising to an optimal operating temperature before stabilizing there. This technical challenge has been met with such brilliance that exceptionally, this tire can even venture for a few laps on the track. Of course, not having been developed as a semi-slick, it will not offer the same performance on the track, but in daily driving, it will prove incomparably more versatile. For example, circumferential grooves that are wider than the Sportrac 3 promote better water drainage, significantly reducing the risk of aquaplaning. The result is remarkable stopping distances on wet surfaces. In addition, radial stiffness has been improved for better absorb shocks, thus providing a increased comfort. In parallel, the wide tread pattern, combined with longitudinal grooves, allows significantly reduce the noise level in action. In its preferred environment, on dry land, the z-slots also contribute to excellent handling, and offer the user a very good feeling of the chassis reactions. Finally, the involvement of the Italian studio Giugiaro has made it possible to obtain an ultra-efficient final product, either, but which does not forget to be visually appealing. It is often forgotten, but from the side, the design of a car is deeply influenced by the appearance of its tyres.
Before buying a tyre, it is advisable to collect as much information as possible about it, including the results of the tests and comparative tests in which it has been involved. However, specialised journalists and independent bodies - such as automobile club associations (Adac, TCS, AutoBild, L' Argus, etc.), for example - are full of praise for the Vredestein Sportrac 5. These praises begin with the tire's carcass, using the HTS (Handling Tunes Sidewall) principle of the Sportrac 3and which is based on a robust construction, particularly on the outer shoulder. This technology makes it possible to significantly improve accuracy in responses to management movements. Sports driving enthusiasts consider this to be one of the main strengths of the Sportrac 5. However, the tyre structure presents other major advances compared to its predecessor, for a first-class ride comfort. As for performance in the rain, it was evaluated at a very good level. In the face of such a review, you probably have to ask yourself if this tire has no defects, and since nothing is ever totally perfect, the Sportrac 5 does have a (slight) weakness. Indeed, although the resistance of its tread has been reduced as much as possible - which benefits in particular its service life - the impact on fuel consumption is not as significant as some hoped.
The opinions of motorists who use tyres on their vehicles on a daily basis are also a valuable source of information, in addition to the independent tests carried out on their vehicles. Indeed, the tests highlight "raw" data, undeniable from a scientific point of view, but which tend to put feelings in the background. With the - necessarily subjective - impressions of the drivers, the potential buyer can refine his or her judgment. Let's put an end to the suspense without further delay: people who have Sportrac 5 are, in the vast majority of cases, absolutely delighted, and they strongly recommend these tires. Again, the only one negative point comes from fuel consumption, but it is difficult to hold it against him, because it is not a "green" tire, and the performance is better than with the Sportrac 3. In all other areas, the newcomer Vredestein obtains a high degree of satisfaction, and is frequently presented as l equal to premium offers, such as the Dunlop Sport Maxx tire or the Michelin Pilot Sport. This flattering comparison applies to both the grip generated and the comfort provided, the combination of both being the result of a skilled goldsmith's work. In addition, the owners of Sportrac 5 highly appreciate its mileage life, particularly in "intensive" use, while its highly competitive price completes this almost idyllic picture.
As mentioned above, the Vredestein Sportrac 5 is displayed at much lower prices than its premium competitors, but you must then ask yourself what the exact price of the Dutch tyre is. In reality, no one can communicate this information in absolute terms, because depending on the size of the tyres - but also on the pricing policy specific to each seller - there are a multitude of prices for a given new tyre, you will find above all the comparative prices of the Vredestein Sportrac 5 of the best tire sites.
This being said, we can give you price ranges for each rim size. Thus, in 14 inches, the average price is around 55€, while it is close to 65€ in 15 inches. One step up, the Sportrac 5 in 16 inches will cost 75€ per tire, and by adding an additional 10€, you will have a pretty good idea of the average price in 17 inches. Finally, the Vredestein Sportrac 5 having been designed to equip sports vehicles, it is available in 18 inches - a size in which it will cost nearly 100 €. In this most generous size, it will therefore be necessary to provide a little more than 400€ for a full endowment, and if this sum may logically seem substantial, it is well below that required by all "premium" tires.
According to the established formula "if you want to save money, compare prices". Moreover, as we already know, online tires are displayed at prices much lower than those charged at physical points of sale. In fact, comparing prices on the Web should, logically, allow substantial discounts from the manufacturer's recommended price. However, there are so many merchants, some less serious than others, that making this parallel comparison of the different offers can quickly resemble a fighter's course. It is precisely for this reason that we have created Tiregom.co.uka tire comparator that is very easy to use, since you only have to fill in the required dimensions and then let yourself be guided or select your size above. The relevant results will be displayed immediately, and since all the merchants present on the platform have been "audited" regularly by us, there is no doubt about the seriousness of their sales offer. You will therefore be sure to make a purchase with complete confidence, and to have the following information systematically available cheaper tires, because as soon as a seller launches a promotion, it is immediately passed on to Tiregom.co.uk. Finally, in order to make your tire change easier and cheaper, we can tell you the mounting center - whether or not it is a garage - closest to you. Delivery is free of charge, or if you buy 2 or more tires, the assembly will be done in a centre near you that you can choose when ordering.
