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Used these tires on GS400 or GS3? Rate them 1.0-10.0 or N/A them. Thanks

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Old 02-26-12, 10:39 AM
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Continental Extreme Contact DW

Falken Azenis PT-722

Kuhmo Ecsta 4X (KU22)

Kuhmo LE Sport (KU39)

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I have the continentals and I am happy so far good compromise between ride and handling
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I too have heard a lot of good things about the Continentals. I used the Kuhmo Ecsta on my Trans Am. Traction was acceptable but I can't speak on any other qualities.

What is the purpose of the tires? As in, are you concerned more about traction, ride noise, price, or what?
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had the kuhmo ecstas on my car when i bought it. seemed to ride pretty well, but not sure how many miles they lasted. did u check any tire websites for reviews? tirerack.com is usually pretty good.
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Originally Posted by kdick91
I too have heard a lot of good things about the Continentals. I used the Kuhmo Ecsta on my Trans Am. Traction was acceptable but I can't speak on any other qualities.

What is the purpose of the tires? As in, are you concerned more about traction, ride noise, price, or what?
As far as purpose goes, I want a very quiet, and smooth tire, produced with performance luxury sedans in mine but also something that will perform very well when I want to, put it too it, and go 'nuts' on the back country farm roads. Which reminds me I do not drive faster than 130 so I can even live with an 'H' speed rating like I have now but the 18 size tires I'm getting are always higher than that anyways. I live in SE Wisconsin. The car is not used from 12-1 thru 4-1 each winter. I put on 4-5K miles a year so longevity is not a big concern and I do a majority of Interstate and then some puting around town. Rarely drive in rain but still want to be able too. Price is somewhat a concern just because the size I'm buying is expensive but would pay as much as $200/tire to find the right one. Will not be on any race tracks with these specific tires. Please put a number to the tires you rate if you feel comfortable with your knowledge of them. Thanks
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Look on tire rack you will get opinions till your eyes hurt from reading

On the continentals

Quiet 8
Handling 7
Comfort 9
Wet traction 9
Dry traction 8
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You should have done your post with a survey
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