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bish789



Member Since: 30 Apr 2012
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Winter tyres

Well the Vredestiens are now off, normal tyres back on. Told the tyre fitters I'll be back at the end of July to get them put back on, as it will will be winter again. Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

Post #186072 1st Jun 2013 4:43 pm
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richardk



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Ha ha.... got mine at hand just in case snow returns before the end of June

Global warming aint half making it colder iniit

Post #186074 1st Jun 2013 5:00 pm
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Andy Jeff



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Thinking of moving to Vredestiens, what are they like when the weather warms up as I'd have them on all year?

Andy.

Post #186095 1st Jun 2013 7:39 pm
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richardk



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I've run my Vreddies well into spring....can't see an issue using them in summer...other than they are a bit noisier than me normal M&S tyres that are now back on

How many miles do you do per annum? Is it worth two sets?

Post #186096 1st Jun 2013 7:50 pm
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bish789



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Mine have been good since I put them on. Only swapped them around because the dealer put budget tyres on when I bought it, so want to wear them out so i can bin them and get some decent rubber for the month or so that isn't freezing. Please don't ask what they are, I'm extremely embarrassed
. Embarassed Embarassed

Post #186098 1st Jun 2013 8:02 pm
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archie98



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Come on bish dont be shy.

Post #186099 1st Jun 2013 8:04 pm
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bish789



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Well I suppose I take the p Censored s out of people often enough so here goes. NANKANG urghh Big Cry Big Cry

Post #186101 1st Jun 2013 8:08 pm
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Andy Jeff



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richardk wrote:
How many miles do you do per annum? Is it worth two sets?


Only do sub 8k miles per year, I thought of having two sets, but to be honest I'm not sure I can be bothered. That and I'd have no where to store a second set!

Andy.

Post #186106 1st Jun 2013 8:27 pm
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dunkley201



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I have 2 sets - GY Wrangler M&S & Avon Ranger Ice. I kept the Avons on until mid April. Now on GYs - noticeable harder ride, bump thump etc. The Avons were so smooth by comparison and are still at about 8mm after 2 winters (about 9,000 miles). I keep them on a spare set of rims in the shed. Looking forward to winter & returning to the Avons. Faultless in snow & ice. Thumbs Up 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #186141 2nd Jun 2013 8:54 am
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AJS4X4



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We still have quite a few customers running the Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme all year with no problem but if you want the best value out of them change to summer/all weather tyres for the warmer months. Andy.
www.ajstyres.co.uk www.ajs4x4.co.uk
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Post #186374 4th Jun 2013 8:03 am
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ad210358



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Vredestein review

http://wintertyrereviews.co.uk/vredestein-wintrac-4-xtreme/ p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Post #199112 13th Sep 2013 5:04 pm
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AJS4X4



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Thanks for posting the link.

We have a full range of Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme's in stock. Thumbs Up Andy.
www.ajstyres.co.uk www.ajs4x4.co.uk
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Post #199138 13th Sep 2013 6:09 pm
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bish789



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October, the Vreds are going back on. Thumbs Up

Post #199142 13th Sep 2013 6:14 pm
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richardk



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Probably beginning of November for me but depends how the autumn unfolds.

Got my Vreds from AJS Very Happy

Post #199196 13th Sep 2013 6:50 pm
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No longer have any, but if I do get some this year, as above, wouldn't bother till November.

PM sent to Andy. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Post #199207 13th Sep 2013 7:12 pm
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