@ALB posted:Anyone looking for new tires- Vredestein makes the Sportrac 5 (summer performance) in a host of 14" sizes from 175's to 195's (anyone running 14" Fuchs?), 15" from 175's (50, 60 & 65), 185's (50, 60, 65) 195's (45, 50, 55,60, 65) 205's (50, 55, 60, 65), 215/65, even a 225/60-15 and some good Speedster/Spyder friendly 16" sizes as well. AfaIk this is the only company still making summer performance tires in a variety of sizes we can use. As Stan said above, he loves them. I believe someone else here has them on their car but I can't remember who at the moment.
You'll have to ask around and not accept "oh, they're not made any more but these all season's (made for Smart Cars and Fiats) are just as good (which they're not). I know they don't have the 'period look' but they're a modern tire with a decent summer compound, I believe they don't cost an arm, a leg and the left nut and today that's a rarity. If we make a stir about them and mention them on other forums like the Samba, Cal Look Lounge and any other places some of you frequent (so guys all over are asking about them) maybe one of the bigger chains will bring them in so they're available.
Hey Alb, where did you find these? I just ordered a set of Quatrac5's, for my Smart Car, incidentally. I looked and Tire Rack only lists one size (185/70-15 IIRC)
ps: I ordered the quatracs based on input from a friend who said they're much nicer on his smart than the OEM Contis, and I can get away without having winter and summer tires.