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04-27-2018, 12:19 PM | #67 | |
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Plus, the 285 hook up just fine and keep the OEM stagger similar with slightly meater tires. Really performs clearly better than OEM PSS |
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05-21-2018, 03:04 PM | #69 |
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Another recent Conti ECS convert!
Just replaced the OE Michelin PSSs (275/35/19 and 255/35/19) after nearly 21k on the odometer. Time will tell how the Contis compare to the PSSs, but so far ride is compliant and there's significantly less drone at fwy speed. Even more significant, the wet performance (mist/drizzle) seem way better w/ the ECS, where in the PSS I could easily snap the rear w/ a heavy foot or sharp turn.
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05-21-2018, 03:20 PM | #70 |
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I went with 275/35/19 and 295/35/19 staggered, and I'm not a big fan of these tires after 500+ miles so far.
I'm sure these are just as good as the PSS, maybe a tick better. However, if I were to do things over again, I would rather pay extra for the PS4S, or go with RE-71Rs for the same price. My application is high-performance oriented, but I'm confident these ECS tires are more than capable for regular street duty. Then again, if the application is street only, then there are lesser expensive tires in the Summer Performance category that can perform just as well as the ECS. |
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05-21-2018, 07:36 PM | #72 | |
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Also, which summer tires perform better for less money? |
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05-22-2018, 12:57 PM | #74 | ||
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Where I wish I had gone the PS4S or RE-71R route is when I tried to launch the ECS at Sonoma Raceway last Wednesday -- the 340 treadwear rating was really felt with close to zero traction using launch control at default 3k RPM. I made 3 pass attempts, all of which the rear tires screamed for their lives! I lowered the boost values for all RPM range on the 2nd pass attempt, but even then, the tires made the car do a dangerously wide high-speed zig zag... Nonetheless, I netted a 12.6 second 1/4 mile pass (best is 11.09 on R compound), which was still good enough to beat a late model Challenger R/T Again, I'm not a big fan of them at this price point, but I expect the tires to get better as the tread wears out. Quote:
Never mentioned better for less, but my vote for just as good for less would be the (2017) Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, which are essentially Bridgestone RE-760 replacements. Last edited by FriedPiston; 05-22-2018 at 02:32 PM.. |
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05-29-2018, 09:28 AM | #75 |
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Currently have stock 255/275 Conti5P's on 437Ms. Car has 10,500 miles. Front tires are at 6/32" and rears are 3/32". I will be replacing the rears soon and am debating if I should replace the fronts too.
If I replace the rears, I would go 285/35/19. If I kept the fronts for another cycle, do you think running the stock 255 up front would be okay with the wider 285 in the rear? Or just chalk it up and buy all four at 265/35 and 285/35? |
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Yet, on the track they’re clearly better than PSS. See above, initial post. And, overall high performance street driving is much improved. Clearly. |
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05-29-2018, 12:44 PM | #78 | |
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Also, 285/35 rear will be fine to run with the 255/35 front. Once the fronts are worn you can decide then if you want to replace with the same size or go to a 265/35. |
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Awesome thanks! Looks great. No issues with rubbing?
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Update: over a year and a half. Tires still performing well. Wear is not excessive even with spirited driving. The traction and overall handling are outstanding. I am on stock M4 motor, 19 inch wheels with slight uptick in width over OEM as outlined in OP. I’ll definitely buy another set absent some newer model.
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03-26-2019, 04:09 PM | #86 |
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I had to ditch my Conti ECS after about 10k miles. Straight line traction was simply non-existent for my car's power level. I absolutely wouldn't recommend them for anyone pushing 550+ whp, let alone at 500whp...
I've since made the switch to Bridgestone S007a and have been completely satisfied with them over the last 3k miles or so. There's a clear night and day difference in tire performance between the ECS and S007a. |
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It rained quite a bit in February and most of March in the Bay Area, and I had no traction issues with the S007a in heavy downpour. While true, the tire categories are not the same (Max Performance vs Extreme Performance), the S007a's price point is within the same range as the ECS, and often going for less. It's hard for me to believe that the ECS is even remotely close to PS4S level, they were more like a tick below PSS, IMO. ECS definitely make for a great commuter tire, however. |
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