Vredestein Tyres recently expanded its portfolio in India, launching two new products targeting high-end, off-road capable and luxury SUV segments: the Pinza HT and the Ultrac Vorti I . As these tyres cater to different segments of the SUV market, we put them to the test on a variety of terrains, including off-road trails and at the CoASTT High Performance Centre track in Coimbatore, to see how they stack up. Here are our observations.
Pinza HT: A versatile performer The Pinza HT, designed for premium SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner , Mahindra Scorpio N, and Tata Safari, took us by a surprise with its exceptional grip, especially given that it’s classified as a highway tyre. We tested the Pinza HT, on both the Toyota Hilux and Fortuner, putting it through several off-road conditions. These tyres are offered in 16, 17, and 18-inch sizes.
One of the standout features of the Pinza HT was its ability to maintain grip even on challenging inclines, with traction control turned off. The tyres managed to claw their way up without significant wheel spin, thereby proving its off-road prowess during our runs. Despite being a tyre meant for tarmac, the Pinza HT didn’t, at any point, falter beyond it.
Citroen Basalt Review: Can be a Hit but only if | TOI Auto Well, its impressive off-road capabilities didn’t mean that we will spare the tests meant to test it in its true habitat - the roads. That said, the tread pattern provided confident braking and stability, as the SUVs were fairly .