PRD2BDF Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I went to Derek, as always, for a balancing and alignment since I jumped the Saab about two feet in the air a couple of months back. He did a great job per usual but informed me that my tires were nearing 25%. Interesting since I bought the Saab back in May with 95% tread. Apparently I drive the car hard enough to wear it down to 25-30% in 14,000 miles. Derek just sent me his recommendations Michelin pilot sport as3 Toyo proxes plus Pirelli cintaurato p7 And per my request, continental dws Derek recommends the Pirelli while discouraging the dws. What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 what tires do you have now? what kind of driving do you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Kuhmo esctas 4x. Shitty tires. Basically brake at the last minute when entering turns and take on and off ramps as fast as possible. (When there aren't cars around ofc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Kuhmo esctas are your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 michelins are the way to go imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Kuhmo esctas are your problem. This. Hate my Ecstas. Absolute crap on the snow down here especially. michelins are the way to go imo And this. Got my first pair on the ol' K10. Great tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Kuhmo esctas are your problem. Thank you for enlightening me on this. They were already on there and was new. Hated them from day one when I got the car. And yes they are horrendous in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 michelins are the way to go imo ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I always try to get mich or BFG tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thank you for enlightening me on this. They were already on there and was new. Hated them from day one when I got the car. And yes they are horrendous in the snow. I think he was just trying to esplaine the low millage you got out of the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Oh that may be so. If so, my apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Kuhmo esctas 4x. Shitty tires. Basically brake at the last minute when entering turns and take on and off ramps as fast as possible. (When there aren't cars around ofc) Scary feat in that chassis flexing machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 ^ This. Stay away from dws. Horrible tires imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I have the DWS on my CTSv - replaced a set of BFG Super Sports. Here are my observations: Positives: Very quiet Ride well Seem to stick pretty well Good wear Negatives Very soft sidewall...slow to respond to steering inputs Vibrations when cold...fine when warm Clearly they ride well and are quiet because of the soft sidewall which impacts the feel. I would accept a bit more noise and a choppier ride for a bit more sporting feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 +1 For Pilot A/S. I would not rock a DWS on that car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 +1 For Pilot A/S. I would not rock a DWS on that car.. Pretty much my answer. I have friends who LOVE their DWS' so I think you will be happy with either of these. ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Michelin or Continental PIRELLI LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I've been extremely disappointed in my OEM Goodyear Eagle F1s. I've been extremely satisfied with my Goodyear Ultragrip Ice winter setup. Conclusion; read the reviews on Goodyear before you buy, I've always had success with Michelins and Bridgestone (for winter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Michelin or Continental PIRELLI LOL Take the tires considered.. the pirelli p7 is a decent tire.. and fuck continentals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoMeSomeFun Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I have the Toyo proxes plus ive only driven them about 1500 miles all I know is that they are quieter than my continentals that they replaced. I don't drive that hard and I went to a larger rear wheel as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 My Conti Extreeeeme contact on the Mustang have lasted me years of hard driving/stopping/driving like a mustang owner. They probably have 30k on them now and are being replaced in the spring. Obviously performance tires aren't milage tires and that Saab being your DD make sure to keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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