Goodyear Eagle F1 (Asymmetric) vs Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas

[RedRobin]

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Buying new tyres in pairs rather than a full set at a time is much easier on the wallet.

GY have recently brought out a new version of their F1 Asymmetrics. By the time you're ready, prices may have dropped. You can mix GY Directionals with Asymmetrics (not each on the same axle!) but will get the ESP twitching in occasionally. I did so as a transition.

[Kings]

Never had Vreds, but the asyms were excellent - not PS2 excellent, but not PS2 prices either.

In the real world they're probably very similar in performance, what would swing it for me is the fact you can fully rotate the GYs, the Vreds are directional - in theory you can get much better use out of the 4.

The Vred Ultrac Sessanta is an assymetric pattern, the newer vred pattern is directional called the Cento.


 

[SteveS]

I just got the GY Asys, DEFO a softer ride than the PS2s.
Wonder how long these will take to "bed in"?

[tony_danza]

Ahh, cheers Kings - not sure where I've got that from then! Not sure I'd call them a typical asym though..


Steve, I did 15km from Kelberg to the Ring and went out lapping on them.... so they take that long to bed in  

[SteveS]

... not even 10miles? Cant believe that, it was probably your hard drive there/at track that wore them in surely :-\

[tony_danza]

I had them fitted whilst in Germany, as I ruined the last of the old rubber the day before lapping and couldn't get hold of any PS2s.

So, I drove back from the garage, went and did a 7/10ths lap and then carried on as normal. 

Did a lot of miles, Ring laps and greasy track days those boots!!

[rich83]

Great.... ordered the Asyms at 97 a corner I cannot refuse, 15-20 quid cheaper than online prices!  

[Kings]

Ahh, cheers Kings - not sure where I've got that from then! Not sure I'd call them a typical asym though..

You're right they are one of a kind!!

Great.... ordered the Asyms at 97 a corner I cannot refuse, 15-20 quid cheaper than online prices! 

Is that a fitted price for the f1's?

[am1w]

The Asymmetric 1 tyres are old hat.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres are out and are the ones to have.

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Auto-Zeitung-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Subjective-shootout-255-40-19-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyres.htm

Cost - 225/40 R18 92Y XL from mytyres
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=34905630.110.30756&typ=D-116082&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=40&Felge=18&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&rf=1&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

Cost - 225/45 R17 94Y XL from mytyres
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=34905630.110.30756&typ=D-116075&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=45&Felge=17&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&rf=1&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

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If you have 19" wheels then the Michelin Pilot Super Sports should be considered.

Cost - 235/35 ZR19 91Y EL from mytyres
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=34905630.110.30756&typ=R-196942&ranzahl=4&Breite=235&Herst=Michelin&Quer=35&Felge=19&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&rf=1&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

Cost - 225/35 ZR19 88Y XL from mytyres
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=34905630.110.30756&typ=R-196941&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Herst=Michelin&Quer=35&Felge=19&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&rf

Either size is suitable and won't affect the gearing. They have different Load Indices (LI) though this should not be an issue either. The narrower tyre will possibly be slightly quieter and is also slightly cheaper.

Lesser tyres are only about £30 less per corner, so not worth it IMO.
I would also have a look at the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres. Might be a bit cheaper but probably not as good.

http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/tested-the-new-michelin-pilot-super-sport/
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Is-the-Michelin-Pilot-Sport-about-to-get-Super.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/The-Michelin-Pilot-Super-Sport-has-arrived.htm

[Saint Steve]

The Asymmetric 1 tyres are old hat.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres are out and are the ones to have.

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Auto-Zeitung-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Subjective-shootout-255-40-19-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyres.htm

225/40 R18
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=34905630.110.30756&typ=D-116082&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=40&Felge=18&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&rf=1&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

225/45 R17
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=34905630.110.30756&typ=D-116075&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=45&Felge=17&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&rf=1&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

Asker, how did you find your way outa the mk6 closet over the road?? !!

[Janner_Sy]

im pretty certain on my vreds that hey were directional as there was a rotation directing arrow on them.  So they need to stay on the same side of the vehicle

[am1w]

Steve, I used the RNS 510 Sat Nav with a 7 digit postcode to get to this destination.

[Saint Steve]

Steve, I used the RNS 510 Sat Nav with a 7 digit postcode to get to this destination.

 

good to see you here matie

[Janner_Sy]

on a side note,, any one used uni royal rainsports before?  Ive ben reading some good reviews of them.  v.good in the dry and apparently outstanding in the wet

[am1w]

Steve, I used the RNS 510 Sat Nav with a 7 digit postcode to get to this destination.

good to see you here matie

Please also visit the Mk6 closets as the plumbing is truly excellent.

Thanks for your special welcome.