Yep we have been using this vredestein tyers for 20 years
including Africa and Australia , very good choice
all the French raiders use them,
they represent the best price solution
and are very rugged

ive never driven on Vedesteins but they seem sturdy enough - its the sidewall that gives trouble and Mich are just too soft and vulnerable - we used Firestone as they had a good heavy sidewall but the "Coker" built Mexican ones that are available now are crap.

Not one puncture from rock driving over the Atlass mountains.

Yes it is

Will be going in the summer, so studs are not necessary.
I guess the side walls on a 155-tyre might benefit from the narrow 2CV-rim, when it comes to damages from rocks. But ideally it should have been 145 I think.

The Vredestein Snow+ is actually called "Snow Classic" now, as Vredestein seems to have a go at the classic cars customers.
The Snow Classic has rubber for winter, and a tyre that looks identical has the name "Classic Grip". With summer rubber compound. That would have been best, but unfortunately, it doesn't come in the right sizes.

http://classic.vredestein.com/tyres?Lang=en-US

Yes Vresesteins are great. My spiked set have done 3 Arctic trips with no issues and when not playing in the snow the standard ones are excellent.

Gearing has not been an issue. If you are worried about it fit a 1-2-Spark as it gives extra torque/power or a Barbour 2 into 1 exhaust...

Vredesteins have my recommendation. 16000 miles in Oz and a summer in the Sahara desert have proved to me how good they are. Only puncture I've had was on tarmac with a stray nail... tyre pressures play are part though

i have stock of vredsteins in Belgium if it helps.

side wall is much stronger than Michelin

Louispony,
did you ever take an oiled (steak) knife to a ZX or an XZX?
I had a go an X and it cut through like butter...




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