How does this even happen to a tire???
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'17 Jaguar XF
Nothing wrong with Conti's DWS except the better tires come from Germany. The ones from Mexico and Brazil can be made with different formula containing more polyester.
German tires are made with Nylon. This is an unusual plastic in that it does not expand when heated. It actually contracts. This makes the tire hold the rim better, and keeps the belts and cords in place.
Look on the side wall to make sure all your tires come from the same country.
German tires are made with Nylon. This is an unusual plastic in that it does not expand when heated. It actually contracts. This makes the tire hold the rim better, and keeps the belts and cords in place.
Look on the side wall to make sure all your tires come from the same country.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
70K mile warranty 
Wow they must be a hard compound. My Conti SC3's made in Germany on my CLK are just about finished at 26K Kilometres.
Wow they must be a hard compound. My Conti SC3's made in Germany on my CLK are just about finished at 26K Kilometres.
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'17 Jaguar XF
That's what I thought when I was talking to the tire shop owner and asked him about it. He told me to try them for a week and if I didn't like them they could be returned full price. My wife can't tell any cornering difference from the RFTs that came with the car. Neither can I. But they ride a lot smoother. We're probably just too old to press the car enough to break it loose....or even make them squeal
