VREDESTEIN TO LAUNCH TYRE FOR CLASSIC CARS

Date: Aug 31th  2018   Copy editor: Tyrefull

Vredestein will expand its portfolio for classic cars of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. The new tyre, specially designed for the legendary Audi Ur Quattro, will be introduced under the name Sprint+ next month.

The first will be a very special model: a 215/50 R15 for the legendary Audi Ur Quattro. The company claims that this tyre size has not been available anywhere for a long time. Prices of the tyre yet to be announced.

“There is more and more appreciation for cars from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s – so called youngtimers,” says Jochen Mass. “They are also about to become classic cars, properly speaking. Unfortunately, manufacturers have already stopped producing original tyres for such vehicles. Owners are therefore forced to fit more modern tyres on their youngtimers, often with less than optimal results from an aesthetic point of view.”

“Vredestein believes that a quality product with a retro look developed specially for youngtimers is a better choice,” Mass adds. “The value of youngtimers is growing and retro tyres that match their era of origin help preserve the magic of these cars. Vredestein gives the youngtimer tyres a fitting tread and an elegant sidewall design, while manufacturing them according to the latest production methods and strictest quality requirements. The drivers thus get optimised grip – but combined with a retro look.”

“By the first half of 2019, we expect to have approximately ten different tyre sizes for youngtimers,” says Michele Sala, Product Manager Passenger Vehicle Tyres at Apollo Vredestein. “Vredestein maintains intensive contact with the major tyre dealers and historic car clubs to explore demand for various sizes of youngtimer tyres. Tyres for popular brands such as Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Alfa Romeo are among those being considered.”

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