Continental Tire Wear
11-09-2005, 01:21 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
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First set of Contis I ever had lasted 8000 miles. But they were fun
First set of Contis I ever had lasted 8000 miles. But they were fun
11-09-2005, 02:09 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i - 6 speed manual (July 04 build), silver-grey/black, sports package std equipment (18", active roll, active steering, adaptive headlights), premium sound, bluetooth enabled, folding rear seat, lumbar, 3m hood/bumper protective film, rear tint, euro reflectors.
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You are comparing a touring tire (granted a V-rated) but a touring tire versus a ULTRA-High Performance. Not a High Performance, but a ULTRA High Performance. Completely different treadwear and traction. For the Ultra High Performance you are looking at 20k, maybe 25k.
I am sure at tire purchase time, you can find a better mileage tire, but you will give up traction.
FYI: The Conti Sport Contacts had a very low treadwear rating (160). The new Contact 2's have a treadwear of 280. So, I think the tire manufacturers are starting to get the picture - we want ultra high performance with respectable mileage.
11-09-2005, 03:41 PM
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Good info. Thanks.
I don't expect to keep the 5 beyond the lease, so I installed the Contis and will let it go in another 16000n miles.
I don't expect to keep the 5 beyond the lease, so I installed the Contis and will let it go in another 16000n miles.
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