Conti Sports vs. Bridgestone Blizzaks
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From: North Jersey
2007 C230 Sport manual
Conti Sports vs. Bridgestone Blizzaks
I have bought my first set of winter tires for my C230 SS. My summer tires are the Conti Sport Contacs which came with the car.....It is kind of mild in NY/NJ area to date, so I have not had the full benefit of cold weather driving.
But, it is very interesting the different feel on roads in conditions over 45F. When I turn in on a curve at speed, I can feel the tires sort of "rolling" a little bit. That is the best way I can describe it....it does not feel like the car has lost grip, but rather like it has more grip, but kind of rolling.
I wonder if anyone has had this experience, and if anyone has any idea if this is akin to what racers feel using different types of tires. Personally, I think it is kind of cool, and would like to find a location to experiment a little bit.
But, it is very interesting the different feel on roads in conditions over 45F. When I turn in on a curve at speed, I can feel the tires sort of "rolling" a little bit. That is the best way I can describe it....it does not feel like the car has lost grip, but rather like it has more grip, but kind of rolling.
I wonder if anyone has had this experience, and if anyone has any idea if this is akin to what racers feel using different types of tires. Personally, I think it is kind of cool, and would like to find a location to experiment a little bit.
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From: North Jersey
2007 C230 Sport manual
I know...I presume you responded as you felt badly that I made a goofy observation. But, is the "roll" I feel in a turn due to the softness of the tire? Or the nature of the tread pattern? I am just curious, as it is an interesting driving experience in warmer weather.
