So I had some new rubber from tirerack installed today to replace the Pirelli P6 Four Seasons the previous owner installed. Continental ExtremeContact DWS06, 275/35/19 all around. I bought them based on the stellar reviews that they're getting on tirerack as performance all season tires. Well, they ride great, very smooth, very quiet, the new size is perfect for the 19x9.5 SVE Drifts, and based on treadwear rating they could last 50k miles, but here's the big complaint I have.
WEAK SIDEWALL!!
When I drive down the bypass at 70mph, and lightly jerk the steering wheel to the left or right, the response is extremely delayed, it takes half a second for my car to actually start turning. $1100 for new tires that makes my car feel like a boat, not happy about this.
How long have you had them? What Pressure they at?
My Continental ExtremeContact DW 275/40R 19's took about 500 miles to break in. I am also running 38 pounds in the front and 36 pounds in the rear. Until they broke in they handled like crap and I have had almost 1.20 peaks on the built in G meter. They will get better.
Only have around 40 miles on them as of today. I haven't checked the pressure but I expect the "good" shop that mounted/balanced them have put them at 35psi. The TPMS sensors will give a warning if any of them get below 30.
If they improve a bit after initial wear in, that's great. My other dilemma at the moment is finding a shop that can get my car onto an alignment rack, it's too low for the one I went to. I had to go back home for my low profile jack for them to just change the tires lol.
I almost pulled the trigger on those exact tires but decided to go with winter tires and summer tires, since you tend to have to settle for worst of both worlds when you go all-season.
That said, when I got my winter tread on I had the exact same reaction as you... hit the interstate and went to pass someone and I about crapped myself. Literally felt like a boat. BUT... 3 months later and they aren't half as bad and frankly I barely notice it anymore.
I think the other poster is correct and you should give your tires a month to break in, chances are you will feel happy with your purchase. The good news is you should be glued to the road with those puppies!
I replaced the Zero's with BF Goodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S. They had one of the lowest track times, 30.30 seconds on their Slalom course and 400 tread life. Very happy with them. Tire rack did a nice test video for the class.
I got a set of these just after Thanksgiving and have turned out to be the best tire I think I've owned. They beat the hell out of the Pzero Neros that came with my car by far. The Tire Rack reviews were off the scale. Great tire for the Mustang:thumb:
I had continental tires on my and the wife's cars. wait after about 10,000 miles they look ready for a new set! They suck! The worst tires I've ever owned. They are extremely noisy rough handling to say the least. I tell ever one I meet that are looking for tires,any thing but continental!! ABC
Damn, I guess I had better replace mine, they have 15,000 miles on them, wear is straight across, no noise, rotated every 5000 miles with proper air pressure. Now the Nitto's on my wife's Explorer are noisy than crap and act like they are out of balance.
I have the Continued ExtremeContact DW summer tire. They are "OK"...better grip than the factory Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires but mediocre steering feedback. They also wear out pretty fast.
Have ProContacts on my 2014 Escape with 16K and they are more 50% worn and ride like rocks. Continentals are better than they were years ago, but behind the competition.
I'll probably go with a set of Michelin's next, my wife has a set on her 14 Eco Fusion and they are great!
But these damn Pirelli's won't die lol. 30k and still look great, but noisy!
Does anyone have any experience with the Potenza S-04 Pole Position? They get really high reviews on handling/performance but seem to wear quick... but with the middle range price they might be worth it.
How many miles do you guys put on your car annually? As much as I drive mine and my choice in tire sizing, strictly all seasons with around a 500 tread wear rating. Not spending a grand on summer tires every 12 months.
That is some serious BS. Are tire tread warranties the biggest scam on Earth or what? They shouldn't even be allowed to make a tire that only last 18k miles!!!
My original Pirelli all season 18 inch were replaced at 19,000 miles, bald. Yet i read where people are getting 40,000 miles or more with them. I see the Cooper RS3-A's i have now won't be doing much better
I replaced the pirelli's on mine at 34,000. about 3-4/32 left, loud and traction sucked! I got put General G-MAX AS-03 Tire 235/50ZR18SL 97W BW and love them so far! For how much I drive the A/S tires were the way to go for me.
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