Continental ContiProContact SSR Vs Kumho Ecsta SPT XRP

jamesb · 06-23-2009, 01:59 PM

Hello There:
I have OEM tires on my 2006 325i. The tires are very noisey and I think its time to replace them (most probably with RFTs). I usually do weekend driving with the car and a little bit of spirited driving. Live in the San Francisco area so snow is not an issue.

Need advise on choosing b/w the Conti and the Kumho. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
James

jamesb · 06-24-2009, 06:49 PM

No comments?

mgl · 06-24-2009, 07:36 PM

i would go with the conti runflats.
i never had experience with the kumhos, but the contis came stock and i actually like them better than the bridgestone runflats.
if the michelin runflats are avail, that'd be my first choice tho.

jpsum · 06-24-2009, 08:24 PM

the conti is great! I've hit many pot holes and still no bubbles yet.

nyc3r · 06-24-2009, 09:10 PM

i replaced my bridgestones with contis.. nice

Gary@TireRack · 06-25-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesb

Hello There:
I have OEM tires on my 2006 325i. The tires are very noisey and I think its time to replace them (most probably with RFTs). I usually do weekend driving with the car and a little bit of spirited driving. Live in the San Francisco area so snow is not an issue.

Need advise on choosing b/w the Conti and the Kumho. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
James

Based on your driving needs, I'd lean towards the Conti, especially in regards to low noise.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

06-23-2009, 01:59 PM	#1
jamesb New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2006 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Continental ContiProContact SSR Vs Kumho Ecsta SPT XRP Hello There: I have OEM tires on my 2006 325i. The tires are very noisey and I think its time to replace them (most probably with RFTs). I usually do weekend driving with the car and a little bit of spirited driving. Live in the San Francisco area so snow is not an issue. Need advise on choosing b/w the Conti and the Kumho. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, James
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jamesb New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2006 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	No comments?
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06-24-2009, 07:36 PM	#3
mgl ________________________ 8 Rep 388 Posts Drives: aw e92 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (9)	i would go with the conti runflats. i never had experience with the kumhos, but the contis came stock and i actually like them better than the bridgestone runflats. if the michelin runflats are avail, that'd be my first choice tho.
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06-24-2009, 08:24 PM	#4
jpsum Major 274 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	the conti is great! I've hit many pot holes and still no bubbles yet.
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06-24-2009, 09:10 PM	#5
nyc3r Colonel 112 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	i replaced my bridgestones with contis.. nice __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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