Reply With QuoteWhat other tyres did you consider?
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Continental Premium Contact 2 tyres - impressions
Those of you familiar with this forum would be aware of my one eyed use of Michelin tyres on my cars.
Horror of horrors - Michelin have discontinued the excellent Pilot HX MXM in the standard 225 / 60 / 15 96V that I had on my car here in Oz.
A month of chasing the last four tyres in the country came to nought, so I was forced out of my comfort (not to mention safety) zone.
After much deliberation I ended up having 4 Continental Premium Contact 2 tyres fitted (96W). $250 each compared with $400 for the Michelins.
The difference is dramatic, with a much harsher ride evident. Handling and roadholding are almost as good, however, so the discomfort will have to be endured.
All in all, not a bad choice, especially for the price saving, but what really surprised me is that they are almost a carbon copy of the Michelin tread pattern.
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Last edited by Zeuk in Oz; 11-07-2006 at 01:03 AM.
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What other tyres did you consider?
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Just about every manufacturer who makes that size.Originally Posted by BigKriss
Yokohama, Toyo, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Falken, etc etc
Nothing inspired me so I thought the Conti's would be the safest bet - and so far so good. They do have a double A traction rating.
I would still have paid full wack for the Michelins though if I had had a chance of getting them - sensational tyres.
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