Hi
I have a 2013 508GT which sports the 235/40R19 tyres. So far, the car has been great!
I'm expecting that I'll need to replace at least 2 new tyres in next few thousand km and thought I'd seek some guidance in advance.
The original Continental ContiSport Contact 3 can cost up to $600/tyre crazy. At the other end of the scale, you can buy Mayrun MR500 for $180/tyre.
So I'm wanting to weigh up putting 4 new chinese tyres vs 2 new european tyres.
I've read recently that current logic with front-wheel drive cars is that you should put the new tyres on the rear - which kind of goes against my inclinations.
I'm guessing that the better quality tyres should have better longevity but I don't expect they would have more 2x the lifespan of the cheaper tyre.
I've also heard of peoples comments on the relative road noise of various tyres. Though I'm thinking if the cabin sound proofing can capably block the sound of the diesel engine, is tyre noise really going to be a consideration?
Finally, performance/stopping power. Is there really much in it these days?
Keen for your thoughts on going with 4 cheapies vs 2 primos.
Many thanks
adbell
I have a 2013 508GT which sports the 235/40R19 tyres. So far, the car has been great!
I'm expecting that I'll need to replace at least 2 new tyres in next few thousand km and thought I'd seek some guidance in advance.
The original Continental ContiSport Contact 3 can cost up to $600/tyre crazy. At the other end of the scale, you can buy Mayrun MR500 for $180/tyre.
So I'm wanting to weigh up putting 4 new chinese tyres vs 2 new european tyres.
I've read recently that current logic with front-wheel drive cars is that you should put the new tyres on the rear - which kind of goes against my inclinations.
I'm guessing that the better quality tyres should have better longevity but I don't expect they would have more 2x the lifespan of the cheaper tyre.
I've also heard of peoples comments on the relative road noise of various tyres. Though I'm thinking if the cabin sound proofing can capably block the sound of the diesel engine, is tyre noise really going to be a consideration?
Finally, performance/stopping power. Is there really much in it these days?
Keen for your thoughts on going with 4 cheapies vs 2 primos.
Many thanks
adbell