Hello Derek,

There is an explanation of who Vredestein (sic) are on the following web
page:

http://www.tyres-online.co.uk/marketing/vrede.asp

I have copied the following text from the above web page:

Vredestein

Vredestein is the Netherlands' only indigenous tyre manufacturer and
continues to operate independently of the major players. The company is of
medium size (rated 32nd in the world in 1999).It has been extremely
successful in concentrating on a number of profitable specialist niches such
as winter tyres and agricultural tyres, but also produces other rubber
products such as bicycle tyres, boots, recycled rubbers and rubber sealing
systems. One of Vredestein's key strategies is its investment in innovation,
focusing on the development of new products and production processes. In the
car tyre sector, the product range has been completely redesigned over the
past few years and now consists of a clearly defined range covering high
performance, standard, all-season and winter tyres. In particular, the
company lays emphasis on performance gains made through the use of silica
technology. Vredestein, as a smaller brand, does not have the consumer
awareness of the leading brands and for this reason is placed in the upper
medium price category. During 1999 it tried to amed this situation by
launching the world's first "designer tyre", the Sportrac, which carries the
name of the Italian design house, Giugaro, as well as Vredestein. In
addition, Vredestein is working towards the further internationalization of
its organisation and operations. Its daughter company Vredestein Consulting
has been set up to establish joint ventures with smaller tyre manufacturers
in Asia such as Vredestein FKR formed with Fung Keong Rubber in Malaysia.

I hope this is useful.

Best regards,

Tony

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>Date:    Sat, 18 May 2002 14:01:44 -0400
>From:    Derek Krueger <vanagon@DRKRU.COTSE.NET>
>Subject: Verettastine - Tires?
>
>Hello All -
>
>The mechanic (Good Carma, Mpls. MN) I took my new Westy to for initial
>inspection suggested that I upgrade my tires from the MXTs I currently have
>to something called Verettastine (sp?).  Now, I have never heard of this
>brand of tire, nor could I find anything in the archive or online w/
>searches using multiple spellings.  Does anyone have any experience info on
>these tires?
>
>The mechanic runs them on his Vanagon, and claims they are great (7-ply,
>minimal road noise).  I think I will save for Agilis.
>
>Thanks,
>Derek
>'84 Wolfsburg

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