Vredestein

Vredestein is a Dutch tyre brand. According to its owner, it was established in the Netherlands in 1909 and counts among the oldest tyre brands in the world. In May 2009 the Indian tyre maker Apollo Tyres acquired Apollo Vredestein B.V., formerly Vredestein Banden. The brand is known for niche, high-end car tyres.

Features

• Car tyres, including ultra high performance tyres, and tyres for agricultural and industrial vehicles
• Bicycle tyres
• A partnership with the Italian design agency Giugiaro since 1997 for tyre design
• A dedicated research and development center for tread and sidewall design

Ownership

Vredestein belongs to Apollo Tyres Ltd of India, which holds the Dutch company through its European subsidiaries. This page therefore carries a note about a non-European parent. The brand and its production are still based in the Netherlands.