Question regarding tires
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From: Tennessee
Question regarding tires
Almost time to replace the original tires and based on very favorable reviews, I was going to go with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 plus. However,
I also came across the Continental Extreme Contact Sport. The price is similar. Is one tire better than the other? Anyone have experience with the
Continentals? I don't track the car so that's not an issue. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
I also came across the Continental Extreme Contact Sport. The price is similar. Is one tire better than the other? Anyone have experience with the
Continentals? I don't track the car so that's not an issue. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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Continentals are non run flat tires while the AS3s come in a run flat configuration for C7 sizes. Given how good run flats are nowadays there is no downside to going with them. The Continentals may perform the AS3s a little bit better at the limit but they don't outperform the stock tires that come on the car.
Bill
Bill
Melting Slicks
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From: Richmond, BC, Canada
Continental ECS are considered the 2nd best tire in the rain (behind Hoosier H20) when autocrossing.
I use them as my rain tire for autocross, and if I'm doing any street cruising, etc. They are phenomenal.
Of course, I use my BFG Rivals for dry autocross (200 treadwear).
I use them as my rain tire for autocross, and if I'm doing any street cruising, etc. They are phenomenal.
Of course, I use my BFG Rivals for dry autocross (200 treadwear).
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Central MO
I run the AS3+ for cold weather traction. Also swap to them during summer months on long road trips. Peace of mind. They saved my butt on a Sunday night in the middle of "no-where" Oklahoma. Cracked rim started losing air. Stopped and added air from a portable compressor (highly recommend).
