Vredstein Vs Conti Contact 3 Weight Issues

taj · 03-02-2010, 08:17 AM

Hi Guys

I hope someone can help I'm definaltely going to go down the run flat route and was fairly sure about a set of Vredsteins due to the good write ups they are getting.

But now i'm confused as I've been told that they are heavier than the Conti's and thus wouldn't handle as good as the conti's.

Is this true, or am I just worrying over nothing with the Vreds.

Thanks

Taj

doughboy · 03-02-2010, 10:24 AM

Runflats are loads heavier than non runflats.

As for comparison between different non-runflats, I can't see any major difference as they are all made of similar stuff in a similar way.

Personally I'd have though the conti3 may weigh a little less as its a stiffer more complex layered construction.

But the conti's handle better than the vreds cos they are a better tyre, not due to weight IMO.

A335i · 03-02-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by taj

Hi Guys

I hope someone can help I'm definaltely going to go down the run flat route and was fairly sure about a set of Vredsteins due to the good write ups they are getting.

But now i'm confused as I've been told that they are heavier than the Conti's and thus wouldn't handle as good as the conti's.

Is this true, or am I just worrying over nothing with the Vreds.

Thanks

Taj

Your just worrying over nothing in my opinion. It is true that the vreds are heavier than the conti's, but, the vreds will last longer and will be cheaper. Also I doubt very much that in terms of handling your seriously going to notice the difference for road use between the 2 as they both have good reviews on the 335i.

YvesD · 03-02-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ajuggessur

Your just worrying over nothing in my opinion. It is true that the vreds are heavier than the conti's, but, the vreds will last longer and will be cheaper. Also I doubt very much that in terms of handling your seriously going to notice the difference for road use between the 2 as they both have good reviews on the 335i.

Happy with my Vreds.

Unfortunately you cant get Contis in the popular 265/30 rear fitment which ruled them out for me.

Yves

dxb335d · 03-02-2010, 02:01 PM

Conti's are a premiumm tyre. In the range of Mich PS2 etc.

Vreds aint. Middle of the road tyre.

Oli · 03-02-2010, 02:49 PM

I had Vreds on my RS4, and I give them 10/10, awesome tyre wet and dry, nearly on a par with f1's, and really good value for money - Most of the tyre tests rate them highly also. Ive never got on with Conti's, always found them too hard. Michelins, are the RR of tyres, but you pay for it!

Each to their own eh?

dxb335d · 03-02-2010, 03:27 PM

I find conti's softish. ive melted them a few times. I do drive hard though.

They get nice and hot in summer.

doughboy · 03-03-2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by YvesD

Happy with my Vreds.

Unfortunately you cant get Contis in the popular 265/30 rear fitment which ruled them out for me.

Yves

For next time:

http://wheelsperformancecom.stores.y...t/26coco3.html

Also, event tyres list them in 265/30/19

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taj Private 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ilford iTrader: (0)	Vredstein Vs Conti Contact 3 Weight Issues Hi Guys I hope someone can help I'm definaltely going to go down the run flat route and was fairly sure about a set of Vredsteins due to the good write ups they are getting. But now i'm confused as I've been told that they are heavier than the Conti's and thus wouldn't handle as good as the conti's. Is this true, or am I just worrying over nothing with the Vreds. Thanks Taj
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doughboy Major General 1582 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Runflats are loads heavier than non runflats. As for comparison between different non-runflats, I can't see any major difference as they are all made of similar stuff in a similar way. Personally I'd have though the conti3 may weigh a little less as its a stiffer more complex layered construction. But the conti's handle better than the vreds cos they are a better tyre, not due to weight IMO.
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Oli Campervan man 97 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	I had Vreds on my RS4, and I give them 10/10, awesome tyre wet and dry, nearly on a par with f1's, and really good value for money - Most of the tyre tests rate them highly also. Ive never got on with Conti's, always found them too hard. Michelins, are the RR of tyres, but you pay for it! Each to their own eh? __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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