Originally Posted by
Boulder Bob
Vredesteins have a classic look but in my experience they lack grip in dry acceleration and braking. Grip in dry cornering is predictable, and if you follow the "it's more fun to drive a slow car fast" axiom, you won't be unhappy. I ran the Yokohama A008Ps for years, and loved them, and was sad when they became unavailable.
If you can afford it, I would go with the CN36s. How many miles per year do you drive? The tires might "time out" before you wear out the tread. I have not heard good things about the XWXs.