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Old 03-07-2010, 04:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Summer Tyres

I have worn out my original P Zeros in 6000 km and need to think about new rears for the summer.{May here in the arctic]
I am asking for feedback as to what I should get,and leaning to the Continentals as the other recommended tyre,any other ideas?
Thanks all.
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Old 03-09-2010, 03:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I found this info on another c63 forum..
"I have the Conti Extreme DWS (Dry, Wet, Snow) and they are awesome - good dry grip, phenomenal WET grip - haven't tried in the snow and never will. Bought them because it's currently 17 degrees out and summer tires turn into hockey pucks at those temps and can very very scary. So far tread wear is good - can't really notice (currently have about 5-6 short burn outs on them and have let two friends and my brother drive it with them on and those drives were very spirited). They squirm a little under hard acceleration, you get some wiggles but really, what tires aren't going to do that under full launch. Currently have about 5000 miles on them with the above conditions and wear is minimal at best. The only real difference you're going to notice is that the sidewalls are softer than the summer tires. Positive - I now ride with the suspension in sports 2 all the time and it is very compliant. Negative - when turning hard there is a definite push feeling from the softer side walls. For what's its worth - I'm going through the same debate right now - I just ordered 19 inch Forgestars from Godfather and once those come I don't know whether to put Vredeseins on (harsher ride, but more turning feel) or put the on the Conti's again in 19's to soften up the ride with the only real sacrifice being the vague steering with aggressive turning - not the grip? Oh yeah - they come with a 50,000 mile warranty."
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Old 03-09-2010, 06:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks,Mike,sounds promising,I will try and get the Contis.Especially like the thought of longer wear!
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