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Glenn Richards
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:02 pm Post subject:
A4 tyres update |
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Those with longer memories may recall I posted a while back asking about
tyres for my A4 (specifically whether I could fit 225s on the standard
16" alloy rim).
In the end I decided to stick with 205/55s, and have now replaced all 4
(after running the fitted Continental Premiums down as low as I dare...
still legal, but didn't feel "right") with Conti Sport Contact 2s.
All I can say is... wow, what a difference! It corners like it's on
rails, even in the wet!
Now I know someone commented that Conti Sports weren't great in the wet,
but that isn't my experience of them. Perhaps the US tyres are a
different compound, or different tread pattern from the European ones
(the person who said that was in the US). Or perhaps UK road surfaces
have better drainage? Who knows.
Anyway, I'd recommend ContiSports to anyone!
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Glenn Richards Tel: (01453) 845735
Squirrel Solutions http://www.squirrelsolutions.co.uk/
IT consultancy, hardware and software support, broadband installation
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Its Only Me
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:02 pm Post subject:
Re: A4 tyres update |
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I am currently at 58K on original Dunlop 205/55R16
and expect to renew around 60k
A42.4V6SESaloon.
I will be replacing with the same make and style.
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Pete
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:25 pm Post subject:
Re: A4 tyres update |
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"Glenn Richards" wrote
| Quote: | Now I know someone commented that Conti Sports weren't great in the wet,
but that isn't my experience of them. Perhaps the US tyres are a different
compound, or different tread pattern from the European ones (the person
who said that was in the US). Or perhaps UK road surfaces have better
drainage? Who knows.
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Not sure whether that was me or not. I'm in Europe though. CSC2 is OK in
the rain (I have them in size 225/45/17), but not as good as some other
tires out there, mainly Bridgestone S-03, GY F1 GS-D3, or Toyo T1-S.
Still, the CSC2 is a good tire overall. Much more comfortable and much less
tramlining compared to the S-03. The extremely stiff sidewalls of S-03 was
too much for me. :)
Cheers,
Pete
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Richard Goulding
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:04 pm Post subject:
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"Its Only Me" <yes@nobtinternet.com> wrote in message
news:cvl2j1$f53$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
| Quote: | I am currently at 58K on original Dunlop 205/55R16
and expect to renew around 60k
A42.4V6SESaloon.
I will be replacing with the same make and style.
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Are these Dunlop SP Sport 8000E ?
TIA
Richard |
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daytripper
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Fri Feb 25, 2005 4:55 am Post subject:
Re: A4 tyres update |
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On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 17:25:37 +0100, "Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:
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"Glenn Richards" wrote
Now I know someone commented that Conti Sports weren't great in the wet,
but that isn't my experience of them. Perhaps the US tyres are a different
compound, or different tread pattern from the European ones (the person
who said that was in the US). Or perhaps UK road surfaces have better
drainage? Who knows.
Not sure whether that was me or not. I'm in Europe though. CSC2 is OK in
the rain (I have them in size 225/45/17), but not as good as some other
tires out there, mainly Bridgestone S-03, GY F1 GS-D3, or Toyo T1-S.
Still, the CSC2 is a good tire overall. Much more comfortable and much less
tramlining compared to the S-03. The extremely stiff sidewalls of S-03 was
too much for me. :)
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I can ack the tramlining - keeps me on my toes ;-) But don't you miss those
sidewalls when you're in the mood to boogie hard through twisty stuff?
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd - shod with S03's now and S02's before those. I like 'em stiff ;-) |
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Ernest
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Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:08 am Post subject:
Re: A4 tyres update |
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"Glenn Richards" <glenn@squirrelsolutions.co.uk> wrote in message
news:6YqdnY2wD4cLZ4DfRVnyhQ@eclipse.net.uk...
| Quote: | Those with longer memories may recall I posted a while back asking about
tyres for my A4 (specifically whether I could fit 225s on the standard 16"
alloy rim).
In the end I decided to stick with 205/55s, and have now replaced all 4
(after running the fitted Continental Premiums down as low as I dare...
still legal, but didn't feel "right") with Conti Sport Contact 2s.
All I can say is... wow, what a difference! It corners like it's on rails,
even in the wet!
Now I know someone commented that Conti Sports weren't great in the wet,
but that isn't my experience of them. Perhaps the US tyres are a different
compound, or different tread pattern from the European ones (the person
who said that was in the US). Or perhaps UK road surfaces have better
drainage? Who knows.
Anyway, I'd recommend ContiSports to anyone!
--
Glenn Richards Tel: (01453) 845735
Squirrel Solutions http://www.squirrelsolutions.co.uk/
IT consultancy, hardware and software support, broadband installation
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The tyre test I read rated the ContiSport Contac 2 quite high in most
respects, but I recall aquaplaning being the exception. |
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Pete
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Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:47 pm Post subject:
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"daytripper" wrote
| Quote: | But don't you miss those
sidewalls when you're in the mood to boogie hard through twisty stuff?
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Well, if I was still in the US, I would sure miss them, but out here in
Poland the roads consist of 50% potholes and 50% other irregularities.
Taking a corner with high speed often equals hitting a pothole sideways and
damaging tires/rims/suspension. :(
| Quote: | /daytripper
'00 s4 6spd - shod with S03's now and S02's before those. I like 'em stiff
;-)
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Heh, yeah, I used to like 'em stiff too. Now I'm more of a softie. :) I even
enjoy more riding on my winter 16s, because putting on summer 17s means a
very very bumpy ride out here. :-\
Cheers,
Pete |
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