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Probably going to need some new front tyres in the next few weeks / months.
(Haven't quite decided how long to leave it for).
Approaching 15k miles with some spirited driving at times.
Car is around 1.5 years old.
Interesting information on the Tyre that we have:
Continental ContiSport Contact 3
235
SECTION WIDTH 40
ASPECT RATIO 19
RIM DIAMETER W
SPEED 96
Extra load
Extremely sportive, safety without concessions.
Extremely precise steering and safety when driving fast.
Shorter braking distances on wet or dry roads.
Substantial directional precision guarantees vehicle grip when it gathers speed, at the moment when lateral forces increase.
The asymmetrical profile of the ContiSportContact 3 was specially designed to absorb these forces.
Even if the steering wheel is turned abruptly or if the road surface changes, the path must not change.
Strengths:
Extremely precise steering due to the asymmetrical tread profile.
Safety when driving fast.
Shorter braking distances on wet or dry roads owing to the stiffness of the continuous grooves.
Excellent protection against aquaplaning.
Safety:
Braking in dry conditions 8/10
Braking in wet conditions 8/10
Grip in wet conditions 8/10
Aquaplaning resistance 8/10
Driving comfort:
Handling 9/10
Tyre noise level 7/10
Ride quality 7/10
Value for money:
Tyre wear 7/10
Rolling resistance 8/10
And that is why I'm going to replace like with like :thumbup:
Local prices are showing:
Kwik-Fit: £260 each (fitted, balanced, etc) on-line
Kwik-Fit: £341 each (fitted, balanced, etc) just turn up
ATS Euromaster: £282 each. Don't know if these are fitted, balanced, etc within price as their website doesn't say.
All other local garages don't do price checks on-line.
(Haven't quite decided how long to leave it for).
Approaching 15k miles with some spirited driving at times.
Car is around 1.5 years old.
Interesting information on the Tyre that we have:
Continental ContiSport Contact 3
235
SECTION WIDTH 40
ASPECT RATIO 19
RIM DIAMETER W
SPEED 96
Extra load
Extremely sportive, safety without concessions.
Extremely precise steering and safety when driving fast.
Shorter braking distances on wet or dry roads.
Substantial directional precision guarantees vehicle grip when it gathers speed, at the moment when lateral forces increase.
The asymmetrical profile of the ContiSportContact 3 was specially designed to absorb these forces.
Even if the steering wheel is turned abruptly or if the road surface changes, the path must not change.
Strengths:
Extremely precise steering due to the asymmetrical tread profile.
Safety when driving fast.
Shorter braking distances on wet or dry roads owing to the stiffness of the continuous grooves.
Excellent protection against aquaplaning.
Safety:
Braking in dry conditions 8/10
Braking in wet conditions 8/10
Grip in wet conditions 8/10
Aquaplaning resistance 8/10
Driving comfort:
Handling 9/10
Tyre noise level 7/10
Ride quality 7/10
Value for money:
Tyre wear 7/10
Rolling resistance 8/10
And that is why I'm going to replace like with like :thumbup:
Local prices are showing:
Kwik-Fit: £260 each (fitted, balanced, etc) on-line
Kwik-Fit: £341 each (fitted, balanced, etc) just turn up
ATS Euromaster: £282 each. Don't know if these are fitted, balanced, etc within price as their website doesn't say.
All other local garages don't do price checks on-line.
