Vredestein or Nitto invo? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ssmike · 11-12-2011, 05:42 PM

Well I've been doing my research on wheels and tires and I think I've decided on Forgestar F14's 20x9.5 front and 20x10.5 rears! I'm just not decided on tires yet so I'm looking for some help deciding!

I would like either the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas's or Nitto Invos in 275/40's on front and 315/35's rear. What I'm looking for is first hand experience with either of these tires. Vendors please chime in with your expertise and the rest please first hand experience only!

Looks to me that both brands are close in their specs but have totally different designs. The Invos have asymetrical ribs and blocks while the Vredesteins have a cool looking pattern to them. Most of my driving is weekend spirited street and I'm thinking of doing 1 or 2 track days next summer! I'm looking for quiet, comfortable riding summer performance tires but also handle well dry and wet. Thanks for your help!

ssmike · 11-13-2011, 08:12 AM

Anyone?

Miguel1987 · 11-13-2011, 01:35 PM

Ive got the Nittos but in 22's and i like them alot they ride very smooth and it feel like im still riding on he stock tires...good luck!

MARINE1991 · 11-13-2011, 03:04 PM

I never heard of Vredestein so I would stick with the nittos..

Sirwestofash · 11-13-2011, 04:38 PM

I don't have any personal experience with either of these tires. However, i have been looking into Forgestar F14's 20inch size for myself and nitto invos as well. Honestly, i think its the best way to go. Once you get the rims could you send me the pictures of them off and on your vehicle? Tires too please

ssmike · 11-13-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirwestofash

I don't have any personal experience with either of these tires. However, i have been looking into Forgestar F14's 20inch size for myself and nitto invos as well. Honestly, i think its the best way to go. Once you get the rims could you send me the pictures of them off and on your vehicle? Tires too please

I prolly won't have the wheels till late winter. I'll definatly post up pics when I get them! I think I agree with the fact that the invos are probably the better bet but I'm just trying to shave off a little expense so if the Vredesteins are just as good I can save a little dough!

Hesh · 11-14-2011, 08:26 AM

I did some research on the Vresdestein's and came up with alot of good reviews from some Corvette forums. They liked them over the Invos for a better price. If some of those uppity bastages give them good reviews they cant be all bad...

kmcd · 11-14-2011, 10:17 AM

I'm running INVOs (245s on the front and 315s on the back). It's a softer tire than the stock Pirelli, and the ride is great for daily driving. The 315s really hook up at the track, even at a normal PSI. The only down side is that they will wear a little quicker because of the soft tread.

hypurone · 11-14-2011, 10:26 AM

Remember that they are primarily designed for SUV's (even the ones without SUV in the name) and will be heavier than the Invo's. This is designated by the XL (extra load) after the size (Extra Load= extra plies= extra weight). Plus, when you cut a tire that much (siping) it will get noisy over time as the leading edges cup due to flexing of the treadblock (yes, I was in the business for what seemed like forever). I know they have come a long way since I was in the biz but every Vredestein I have driven on was noisy....

RIDE-F-X · 11-14-2011, 11:50 AM

We've had good luck with the Invo's on our cars. It's a great balanced tire and the unique look of the tread grabs some good attention. We run the 295's on the rear and it feels great whatever we throw at them.

The other brand I don't have any experience on them.

SS 376 · 11-14-2011, 03:05 PM

Go with Nittos. Not sure about everyone else but it always irks me when guys have thousand dollar wheels and ten cent tires. I never understood, when tires mean so much to performance, why guys would fork over $5000+ for wheels and then find the absolute cheapest tire to wrap around them.

SGOS252382 · 11-14-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SS 376

Go with Nittos. Not sure about everyone else but it always irks me when guys have thousand dollar wheels and ten cent tires. I never understood, when tires mean so much to performance, why guys would fork over $5000+ for wheels and then find the absolute cheapest tire to wrap around them.

I like your thinking. Tires should be the most important investment on your car.
When some idiot pulls out in front of you and you have to make a split second decision to safe your life, you better hope your tires are up for the challenge.

POWERFREAK · 11-14-2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS 376

Go with Nittos. Not sure about everyone else but it always irks me when guys have thousand dollar wheels and ten cent tires. I never understood, when tires mean so much to performance, why guys would fork over $5000+ for wheels and then find the absolute cheapest tire to wrap around them.

Just because you've never heard of them, doesn't mean Vredestein is a .10 tire. They are european, and a quick google search will bring up good reviews. The OP didn't mention anything about $$$.

http://g35driver.com/forums/3851343-post39.html

Harley1 · 11-14-2011, 03:31 PM

11-12-2011, 05:42 PM	#1
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	Vredestein or Nitto invo? Well I've been doing my research on wheels and tires and I think I've decided on Forgestar F14's 20x9.5 front and 20x10.5 rears! I'm just not decided on tires yet so I'm looking for some help deciding! I would like either the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas's or Nitto Invos in 275/40's on front and 315/35's rear. What I'm looking for is first hand experience with either of these tires. Vendors please chime in with your expertise and the rest please first hand experience only! Looks to me that both brands are close in their specs but have totally different designs. The Invos have asymetrical ribs and blocks while the Vredesteins have a cool looking pattern to them. Most of my driving is weekend spirited street and I'm thinking of doing 1 or 2 track days next summer! I'm looking for quiet, comfortable riding summer performance tires but also handle well dry and wet. Thanks for your help!

11-13-2011, 04:38 PM	#5
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	I don't have any personal experience with either of these tires. However, i have been looking into Forgestar F14's 20inch size for myself and nitto invos as well. Honestly, i think its the best way to go. Once you get the rims could you send me the pictures of them off and on your vehicle? Tires too please __________________

11-14-2011, 10:17 AM	#8
kmcd 1,425 hp / supercharged Drives: (2010 2SS/L99) (1999 Corvette) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,104	I'm running INVOs (245s on the front and 315s on the back). It's a softer tire than the stock Pirelli, and the ride is great for daily driving. The 315s really hook up at the track, even at a normal PSI. The only down side is that they will wear a little quicker because of the soft tread. __________________ "If it's too loud...well, you know the rest."

11-14-2011, 10:26 AM	#9
hypurone I'm not totally useless.. Drives: ... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,008 View My Garage	Remember that they are primarily designed for SUV's (even the ones without SUV in the name) and will be heavier than the Invo's. This is designated by the XL (extra load) after the size (Extra Load= extra plies= extra weight). Plus, when you cut a tire that much (siping) it will get noisy over time as the leading edges cup due to flexing of the treadblock (yes, I was in the business for what seemed like forever). I know they have come a long way since I was in the biz but every Vredestein I have driven on was noisy.... __________________ "You were really flyin' when I passed you back there!" - Born on 10/05/09 MyCamaroBuildInfo

11-14-2011, 03:31 PM	#14
Harley1 Drives: Ahh....DCB F29 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal & LHC.... Posts: 519	Vredestein pics for reference (Not mine)

11-13-2011, 08:12 AM	#2
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	Anyone?

11-13-2011, 01:35 PM	#3
Miguel1987 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dallas Fort Worth Posts: 107	Ive got the Nittos but in 22's and i like them alot they ride very smooth and it feel like im still riding on he stock tires...good luck!

11-13-2011, 03:04 PM	#4
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	I never heard of Vredestein so I would stick with the nittos..

11-14-2011, 08:26 AM	#7
Hesh Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Vin 34334 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 566	I did some research on the Vresdestein's and came up with alot of good reviews from some Corvette forums. They liked them over the Invos for a better price. If some of those uppity bastages give them good reviews they cant be all bad...

11-14-2011, 11:50 AM	#10
RIDE-F-X Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York Posts: 41	We've had good luck with the Invo's on our cars. It's a great balanced tire and the unique look of the tread grabs some good attention. We run the 295's on the rear and it feels great whatever we throw at them. The other brand I don't have any experience on them.

11-14-2011, 03:05 PM	#11
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,032	Go with Nittos. Not sure about everyone else but it always irks me when guys have thousand dollar wheels and ten cent tires. I never understood, when tires mean so much to performance, why guys would fork over $5000+ for wheels and then find the absolute cheapest tire to wrap around them.

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