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Greetings All! So after researching I decided on Continental "Pure Contact LS" tires for my Benz C300 4WD sedan. Recommended and received decent reviews.
Let me tell you folks. They are horrendous. These tires ruin the ride. You feel almost every little crevice in the road unlike my past rides. They almost make it seem as if I am not driving a Mercedes. I had Pirellis previously and it was smooth ride, but the treading wore out really quickly. Bottom Line: Stay away from The Continental Pure Contact LS Tires. They stink. Maybe I just saved at least one person a disappointment. To be safe I will stay away from all Continentals after this experience.
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The Contis probably have either harder rubber, stiffer sidewalls, or both compared to the Pirellis. Are they considered MO tires? Where did you read the reviews? Some tires are rated highly because of their handling, traction in wet or snow, longevity, etc. in addition to comfort. Depending on where you got them (e.g., TireRack), you could return them for dissatisfaction.
Greetings All! So after researching I decided on Continental "Pure Contact LS" tires for my Benz C300 4WD sedan. Recommended and received decent reviews.
Let me tell you folks. They are horrendous. These tires ruin the ride. You feel almost every little crevice in the road unlike my past rides. They almost make it seem as if I am not driving a Mercedes. I had Pirellis previously and it was smooth ride, but the treading wore out really quickly. Bottom Line: Stay away from The Continental Pure Contact LS Tires. They stink. Maybe I just saved at least one person a disappointment. To be safe I will stay away from all Continentals after this experience.
My experience with continental was the same - not sure who likes it, but it's horribly hard. Feels like you are riding on gravel all the time.
Eventually replaced it with Michelin and couldnt be happier - smooth soft ride, huge difference with Conti.
Greetings All! So after researching I decided on Continental "Pure Contact LS" tires for my Benz C300 4WD sedan. Recommended and received decent reviews.
Let me tell you folks. They are horrendous. These tires ruin the ride. You feel almost every little crevice in the road unlike my past rides. They almost make it seem as if I am not driving a Mercedes. I had Pirellis previously and it was smooth ride, but the treading wore out really quickly. Bottom Line: Stay away from The Continental Pure Contact LS Tires. They stink. Maybe I just saved at least one person a disappointment. To be safe I will stay away from all Continentals after this experience.
My experience was the same on the Continental Run Flats on my new-to-me W205 C300. Harsh ride and horrible in the wet. I just replaced them with Michelin Pilot Sport AS4s but not before the Continentals had left their mark. Hydroplaned on the interstate and hit the center guard rail. Fortunately, no chassis damage and no airbags deployed so just a new bumper, hood, left front fender, and left headlight. But it's still sickening since I've only had the car a few months.
I'm totally happy with the Summit Ultramax HP A/S XL tires I got off Amazon. $410 installed. I've yet to have an alignment since the car rides great, totally even tire wear. I replaced the previous 5yr old tires due to them all cracking on the sides though tread was still good. I do drive normal though, i dont race around. I'm not a tire guru and typically have always bought the least expensive tires at local big chain tire shops but I am impressed with these tires.
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TIRES: One type to AVOID!
