Tire Recomendation Need your thoughts
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Tire Recomendation Need your thoughts
I need new rubber and don't want Pzeros again. Anyone made the switch and happy with what they picked? I'm debating Micheline Supersports v Continental Extreme Contact v Firestone Firehawks
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From: Vancouver, Canada
2016 CLS550 4Matic
I went from Pzero to Continental DWS06 recently. I also had the DWS on my previous car and loved the tread life, lack of road noise and wet weather handling. And they are reasonably priced. As soon as I switched there was a noticeable reduction in road noise... those Pzeros are the worst tire I’ve ever had - not what I expected from that brand - that’s for sure. I don’t know anything about your other choices.
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From: Columbia, MO
2014 CLS550
Continental Extreme Contact for me. Quiet, tread life lasted forever, excellent traction dry/wet/light snow. Plus I got a great deal at Tire Rack.
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2017 C43 Sedan
I currently have the Pzero's on my 2017 C43. Fronts are shot at 6500 miles. I only have 2 choices for run flats, other is the Conti Sport Contact but I have not read good things about those
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From: Central Kentucky
2014 CLS550-4M, 2013 C350-4M Coupe
Continental Extreme Contact. I have them on my '13 C350 4M coupe for over 2 years and I'm overall satisfied with them. That's what will be going on my '14 CLS550 4M when it needs tires.
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2012 CLS 550 Launch Edition
How do the Continentals compare the something like Michelin Super Sports? The Michelin's are considerably more expensive, are they worth it?
I really want to get away from my P-Zeros. The slightest bit of water has them spinning up all over
I really want to get away from my P-Zeros. The slightest bit of water has them spinning up all over
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From: Vancouver, Canada
2016 CLS550 4Matic
I can't answer your question about the Michelins, but we get a LOT of rain here, and the DWS are the best tire I've ever ran in the rain. They are the best tire I've ever had and I've had a variety of factory and after market tires from Pirelli, Michelin, BFG, Yokohama, Sumitomo, Nitto, and these are my fav.
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2012 CLS550, 1994 Chevy K1500
Another Continental recommendation
I’m with the rest of the group here. I had Continental Extreme Contact DWS on my previous car and liked them. Quiet, excellent in wet and dry, handled snow well for an all-season tire. My CLS (a ‘12) when purchased in 2016 had Conti Pro Contacts. They’ve still got plenty of tread, and are performing well. I just changed them out for the Blizzaks, declaring our endless winter to be over. When replacement time comes, I’ll get a set of Extreme Contacts.
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2017 C43 Sedan
I’m with the rest of the group here. I had Continental Extreme Contact DWS on my previous car and liked them. Quiet, excellent in wet and dry, handled snow well for an all-season tire. My CLS (a ‘12) when purchased in 2016 had Conti Pro Contacts. They’ve still got plenty of tread, and are performing well. I just changed them out for the Blizzaks, declaring our endless winter to be over. When replacement time comes, I’ll get a set of Extreme Contacts.
How many miles do you have on the Conti Pro Contacts?
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From: Memphis
2013 CLS550
so I just replace the fronts from the conti that come spec to the extreme contact and I can tell a big difference. I can't compare to the others on the list....but save some money and you will be happy with these
