Continental ExtremeContact SPORT tire reviews

Kabrich · 04-04-2017, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 007DT

Nothing beats Michelin Super Sports.... Until Now. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.

An embarrassment to your nick.

The "real" 007 would have proper research.

Continental SportsContact 6 just won the prestigious German Autobild 2017 Sports Car Summer Tire Review, after defeating the MPSS in the 2016 test.

2nd year in a row.

Dippydo · 04-05-2017, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by damnitBobby

Hopefully they improved on the DW's. I had a set of DW's on my previous 350Z and they were "floaty" at high speeds and steering felt disconnected. They were a comfortable tire though.

After having them for a couple weeks now, this is exactly it. They do feel "floaty" at higher speeds compared the the PSS. The steering response was much more active on the PSS than the new conti. I still like the contis for their low noise and wet traction which is far greater than PSS, but I prefer the steering response the PSS (I would assume the new 4S) offers. Great tire but I will be going back to the 4S once these wear out.

CntryClub007 · 04-05-2017, 07:57 AM

I know they aren't the exact tires being compared, but I love our Conti DW's on the X5 and when my Bridgestone RE-11's wear out on the 3 series, I'll be going Conti. Both staggered setups. I found road noise on the RE-11 is just a bit loud for me,

F80NJM3 · 04-05-2017, 08:21 AM

Impatiently waiting for my ps4s. Supposed to be an amazing tire.

Kief · 04-05-2017, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by F80NJM3

Impatiently waiting for my ps4s. Supposed to be an amazing tire.

The best I hear...until someone chimes in

marcva · 04-05-2017, 08:41 AM

So...shall we discuss wax or oil next?

Tano22 · 04-05-2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod2448

Suede or velvet whatever they are calling the texture around the Michelin logo.
http://michelinmedia.com/pilot-sport-4s/

It's there. Put your finger on it and you can feel what they mean. It's subtle though.

M3 Adjuster · 04-05-2017, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by marcva

So...shall we discuss wax or oil next?

Motor oil for sure ...

IB M · 04-05-2017, 09:06 AM

Tires are the only non-edible thing the French can manufacture better than anyone else, let's not take that away from them.

Eau_Rouge111 · 04-05-2017, 09:25 AM

I dunno...to me there is just something about that nice Michelin PSS logo on the tire every time I look at my M Coupe....I'm sure this is a fantastic tire though

Who's on first · 04-05-2017, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by afadeev

This belongs in Tire forum.
More discussion here: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1358846

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Originally Posted by Rick955

[...]cars riding on the new rubber responded to steering inputs in more linear fashion, which would translate to increased confidence.

This review is semi-comical.
Linear response to steering inputs?
As opposed to what? Exponential? Parabolic? Random?

You forgot rhombus.

Who's on first · 04-05-2017, 09:33 AM

I only have about 150 mikes on my MPS4S's.. so not really broken in yet. We did have some nice storms roll through 2 nights ago and yesterday morning. I can absolutely feel a difference, for the better then my MPSS.

Mlyfe · 04-05-2017, 10:17 AM

Tried these yet? http://www.continental-tires.com/car...sportcontact-6

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Originally Posted by jones78

In my limited experience, these are definitely much better on the track than the old DW's.

remmib · 04-05-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabrich

An embarrassment to your nick.

The "real" 007 would have proper research.

Continental SportsContact 6 just won the prestigious German Autobild 2017 Sports Car Summer Tire Review, after defeating the MPSS in the 2016 test.

2nd year in a row.

Any link? I can only find a test of 2017 summer tires from Autobild in the 225/50/17 size.

zamboni · 04-05-2017, 10:23 AM

My E93 M3 came with Conti tires and they were loud the mileage tread wear is not that bad, made the switch to Bridgestone S04(second set) and cost is reasonable. Michelin 4S is next on agenda.

Dave07997S · 04-05-2017, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by trey100

I never understood where the DW stood relative to their other UHP tires like the 5P. Which of the 2 was supposed to be higher performance?

The 5Ps are the better of the two tires when it comes to performance. I had both. The 5Ps were the equivalent to the PSS.

metrickid · 04-05-2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Any link? I can only find a test of 2017 summer tires from Autobild in the 225/50/17 size.

It is mentioned here (a bit further down), but its tested against "normal" tires from all other competitors.

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/somme...-11452237.html

remmib · 04-05-2017, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by metrickid

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Any link? I can only find a test of 2017 summer tires from Autobild in the 225/50/17 size.

It is mentioned here (a bit further down), but its tested against "normal" tires from all other competitors.

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/somme...-11452237.html

But no Michelin in that test though.

Bosozoku · 04-05-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by marcva

So...shall we discuss wax or oil next?

Let's discuss engine break-in theory: by-the-book vs. redline-the-sucker.

F80NJM3 · 04-05-2017, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

Quote:

Originally Posted by F80NJM3

Impatiently waiting for my ps4s. Supposed to be an amazing tire.

The best I hear...until someone chimes in

Too good I hear... and I will post a little review once I use them for a bit.

audioMeth · 04-05-2017, 04:45 PM

what about puncture resistance? i have yet to wear out a set of pilot sports with out getting a flat from some absurd object.

M3 Adjuster · 04-05-2017, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Who's on first

I only have about 150 mikes on my MPS4S's.. so not really broken in yet. We did have some nice storms roll through 2 nights ago and yesterday morning. I can absolutely feel a difference, for the better then my MPSS.

Not a difficult Task.. surpassing tire tech from 6 years ago ...

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