Time for new summer tires
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Time for new summer tires
I'm getting ready to to swap off my winter wheels/tires on my 2019 C43 and the OEM Conti summer run flats are shot. I'm looking for recommendations for replacements since I don't love the OEM tires. I know the Pilot Sport 4S tires are popular, and am leaning that way despite some reservations about leaving the run flat camp where carrying a spare is not an option. I ran Michelin Pilots for years on my M3 and RX-8, and had only positive experiences. I travel for work and put a lot of highway miles on the car. The thought of being stranded outside East Nowhereville Ohio is not attractive.
Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated!
Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated!
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I had a blow out about ten months ago after hitting a pothole on the interstate. I appreciated being able to drive on the run flat.
That said, you're correct that these are few and far between. I drove the RX-8 for thirteen years without a spare and didn't have a single issue.
That said, you're correct that these are few and far between. I drove the RX-8 for thirteen years without a spare and didn't have a single issue.
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I live near Chicago. Much the same weather as Ohio. I use Michelin ps4s in three seasons and nokian hakkapolitas in winter. Never had a problem. If you are concerned about a flat auto zone has kits that include sealant and inflator. Just be sure you buy one that is TPMS safe. The c43 is a premium car. Why use less than the best tires.
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I'm getting ready to to swap off my winter wheels/tires on my 2019 C43 and the OEM Conti summer run flats are shot. I'm looking for recommendations for replacements since I don't love the OEM tires. I know the Pilot Sport 4S tires are popular, and am leaning that way despite some reservations about leaving the run flat camp where carrying a spare is not an option. I ran Michelin Pilots for years on my M3 and RX-8, and had only positive experiences. I travel for work and put a lot of highway miles on the car. The thought of being stranded outside East Nowhereville Ohio is not attractive.
Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated!
Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated!
Go conti extreme contact. Much better than the pilot for the daily use you are talking about, with very little sacrificed
I've had two sets over the last two cars and never even think about what brand/model I am buying next.
I've had two sets over the last two cars and never even think about what brand/model I am buying next.
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I'm getting ready to to swap off my winter wheels/tires on my 2019 C43 and the OEM Conti summer run flats are shot. I'm looking for recommendations for replacements since I don't love the OEM tires. I know the Pilot Sport 4S tires are popular, and am leaning that way despite some reservations about leaving the run flat camp where carrying a spare is not an option. I ran Michelin Pilots for years on my M3 and RX-8, and had only positive experiences. I travel for work and put a lot of highway miles on the car. The thought of being stranded outside East Nowhereville Ohio is not attractive.
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Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated!
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Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated!
Last edited by baxterkrishay; Apr 15, 2022 at 09:26 AM.
