Michelin vs Continental

[Reshen]

I was wondering if anyone has a set of Continental Sport Contacts on their car? I bet it's not as good as the cups.

I am debating whether to fit a new set of cups, or pilot super sports on mine. The cost the same apparently. But the Conti's are way cheaper, so I am seriously thinking about it.

Any thoughts?

[glendog74]

If you only drive your CSL on road then i'm sure Continental would be fine.

Its rare that you hear particularly good reports about them, however...

I would fit Michelin Pilot Super Sports personally.

[shimmy]

Hmmmmm difficult choice.....













NOT

[funtime]

I've had Conti's, Michelin Pilot Sport 2's and now Super Sports on my M3/CSL and they are all very different. To summarise...

1. Conti's - very average, not ditch-finders but not very grippy either
2. PS2's - at least 10 x better than Conti's esp in the wet
3. Super Sports - by a long way the best tyre I've ever driven. Amazing grip in wet and dry, really do inspire confidence.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by funtime

I've had Conti's, Michelin Pilot Sport 2's and now Super Sports on my M3/CSL and they are all very different. To summarise...

1. Conti's - very average, not ditch-finders but not very grippy either
2. PS2's - at least 10 x better than Conti's esp in the wet
3. Super Sports - by a long way the best tyre I've ever driven. Amazing grip in wet and dry, really do inspire confidence.

I'm gonna have to buy some PSS as soon as Costco do a deal

[Reshen]

Thanks. Super Sports it is.

I hope the last longer than the cups too.

Now to look for a set of 18 in wheels and bridgestone semis for the track

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by Reshen

Thanks. Super Sports it is.

I hope the last longer than the cups too.

Now to look for a set of 18 in wheels and bridgestone semis for the track

Interesting you mention Bridgestome semi slicks!

What are they alled as I have never seen any in Uk in 18/19 inch

[funtime]

Originally Posted by shimmy

I'm gonna have to buy some PSS as soon as Costco do a deal

I got a full set cheaper than Costco could have done them with 20% off. If your just waiting for that Shimmy and you want them sooner then I'll pm you my contact.

Originally Posted by Reshen

Thanks. Super Sports it is.

I hope the last longer than the cups too.

Now to look for a set of 18 in wheels and bridgestone semis for the track

They should last alot longer:


Cups have a wear rate of 80 and 5mm tread - 80x5 = 400
Super Sports have a wear rate of 300 and 8mm tread - 300x8 = 2400

2400/400 = 6

So by funtime maths they should last approx. 6 times longer

Of course those calculations are just the man maths for justification and are not an exact science

James

[chrisburns]

Originally Posted by funtime

I've had Conti's, Michelin Pilot Sport 2's and now Super Sports on my M3/CSL and they are all very different. To summarise...
3. Super Sports - by a long way the best tyre I've ever driven. Amazing grip in wet and dry, really do inspire confidence.

Super my 4 nice new SS's arrived today and cant wait to get them on.
Feel like a nice compound as well

[Reshen]

I believe the Bridgestones are called potenza re55's.

Not sure about the size, it was on an e92 M3 with 18 in wheels.

About a third of the price of cups